The room was comfortable, the staff was friendly, the price was value for money, and the breakfast was good considering the low price (for Japan). But the hotel was located pretty far from the biggest attraction in Shiga, which is the Hikone castle. To get to the hotel, you had to take a train to Hikone, then grab a electric tram (which runs twice an hour) to a small station, and then walk 15 minutes through quiet poorly lit streets that are quite eerie at night. I later found out that the hotel provides free pickup to/from Hikone station, but I did not see that in the hotel description.
Hotel Route Inn HikoneTake advantage of a wealth of unrivaled services and amenities at Hotel Route Inn Hikone. Stay connected throughout your stay with free internet access provided. Parking is provided free of charge for guests. The hotel provides front desk services such as luggage storage for guests' convenience.Wear your favorite outfits again and again thanks to the laundromat and dry cleaning service offered at Hotel Route Inn Hikone. The hotel's daily housekeeping will make staying in a great choice. Smoking may only take place in restricted designated areas.Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenities you need for a good night's sleep. To enhance your stay, some rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning. The hotel's in-room entertainment is second to none, with television and in-room video streaming provided to guests in select rooms. You may be assured to know that a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker are available in some select rooms.You can stay fresh and clean with a hair dryer, toiletries and towels provided in some of the guest bathrooms.Dining and things to doWake up with no worries at Hotel Route Inn Hikone, where breakfast can be provided in house. Throughout your stay, choose from a variety of delicious dining options at the hotel. Vending machines are on 24 hours a day, so you can grab a snack at any time of day or night.Throughout the day, you can enjoy the activities offered at Hotel Route Inn Hikone. Warm up at the end of the day with a visit to the massage.Reasons to stay hereSpend less here on rooms than you would at 91% of other accommodations in the city.Verified reviews for this hotel's food and dining options score it better than 89% of accommodations in the city.This accommodation beats more than 89% of competition in the city on room comfort.