The hotel is right smack in the midst of a large network of shopping streets, can get everything without even venturing further. However not so near the JR or Kotoden station. We found it easier to walk 15-20 min directly from JR to the hotel rather than changing from JR to kotoden which takes about 10min each way from JR and to hotel. Staff are friendly and helpful and have specialisation in English and chinese. Trademark of the hotel is their free ramen supper which is superb! As well as free coffee, tea and juice in the morning. The room is a little tiny but to be expected for Japan standard. Bathroom is a standing shower instead of the normal tub. Wifi a bit patchy. Pretty cosy and comfortable. Male and female onsen provided free, a little tiny but have both indoor and outdoor. Happy with stay overall.