Dated old hotel is trying to rally. Rooms remain shabby and cell-like. The onsen hit spring saves the place. It’s refurbished and clean. Didn’t eat here but the menu looked good. Linens are very clean, which is all that mattered in the end, as we were merely stopping over for one night on the way elsewhere. Room cannot be smaller. Barely enough room to open a suitcase. Two people can’t walk past each other. Bathroom tub is deep, but the room itself is claustrophobic. Fixtures were new, and there’s a washlet bidet toilet. The hotel staff was friendly. There is only one shuttle per hour. We missed one from the airport by one minute. Had to take a train two stops away and then a taxi. Morning shuttle back to airport is very organized with nice medium and large sized vans. Not close enough to call this convenient. But at least it is possible to get there smoothly.
Overall it’s forgettable, and not terrible.