Owara View Hotel

It felt like a relaxed, homey place, and I was comfortable there. The room was spacious, with the bathroom and toilet separate, which was handy. I was surprised breakfast was a convenience store sandwich, but it was free, so I guess that's fine. The pizza on the second day was really tasty 😊 It has a warm atmosphere that seems suited to a slow-paced trip.

The staff service wasn't bad, but the room made this the worst place I've ever stayed. There were stink bugs inside and a bad smell, and in late November the heat was weak, especially in the large twin room. When I tried to fill the tub, only lukewarm water mixed with sand came out, and it stayed that way until checkout. Breakfast cost another 800 yen, but a heavy beef bowl wasn't what I wanted in the morning. A chain restaurant would have been better. The room's feel made me think it might once have been a nursing home. The service itself seemed okay, probably thanks to the owner's skills, but I won't come back. I don't know what will happen if things keep going this way.

There was a Roomba, but no staff at the front desk or anywhere in the building after 10 p.m. The official site listed vending machines, though I couldn't find any. No bath or face towels were provided, so I had to go buy some after checking in. There were three stink bugs in my room.

The staff were all really friendly. When it started raining as we headed out, they even gave us umbrellas, which was great. The room for two was surprisingly big, with a large desk and four chairs, so it was nice for talking with a friend staying in another room. It and the bathroom were very clean, though there was an odd smell. The toilet fan was extremely loud and echoey, maybe because it was broken. There's not much around, so get what you need before you arrive. I'd been a bit worried after reading the bad reviews, but I had a lovely trip.