Hotel Route Inn Matsusaka Ekihigashi

Thank you for your hospitality during the Matsusaka Marathon. I was able to enjoy the large public bath. Thank you for arranging breakfast earlier on the day of the race. The room was clean and the comforter felt a little thin, but the air conditioning worked so I didn't freeze. There are many restaurants in the neighborhood, including Sushiro, Akakara, a tonkatsu restaurant, Gyukaku, ramen shop I, Talia, and a restaurant. It was very convenient, with Royal Host and a supermarket just a short walk away. It is also close to Matsusaka Station. One thing to note is that the door does not have an auto-lock. I forgot to lock the door many times and wandered around, but nothing happened. I can only be grateful for the good security. Thank you.

This was my 2nd trip to Matsusaka. This was the first time staying at the Route Inn. This was definitely an upgrade compared to my first stay at a different hotel. Room was ok. Japanese hotels are really not made for a 6'3" person, but I was comfortable. Daily breakfast was good also.

I think I know enough about this chain almost to be able to say "See my standard review". Route-Inns are almost identical to one another. They are almost always built on greenfields sites to a standard design. Consequently, they are usually a little way from the centre of town and the railway station, but within a cheap taxi ride or reasonable walk. They have free coffee in the lobby from 6pm to 10 am. Breakfast is usually included and it's a good breakfast. The staff are excellent and well-trained. There is a good-sized ofuro with a coin laundry in the outer area of the ofuro. This makes them the perfect place to go after a week's travelling. You change into the hotel-provided nightwear, take all your washing, including your clothes for that day, go to the ofuro, put your washing in the washing machine and go to the ofuro. Stay there while your washing washes, then come out, put it in the dryer and return to your room while it dries. There is good wifi and the beds are comfortable and the bathroom good. I've never been disappointed that I have my value for money. Matsusaka fits into this exactly. There are even some good restaurants locally.