Welcomed by a pleasant scent at the front door, the experience started off nicely. There’s free parking, free udon from 9-10:30pm, and a small but uncrowded mineral bath (fits about six people). The room offered a great view of Marugame Castle. The Japanese breakfast was exceptional, with plenty of options like miso soup, porridge, coffee, and soft drinks. The friendly receptionist made everything easy, and there’s no check-out procedure—just walk out the door. I also loved the option to pick my own pillow in the lobby, though I wasn’t sure which fit my neck best, I wanted to try them all!

Door and bath codes were given on a thin, receipt-like paper that could easily be lost. I took a picture on my phone, so it wasn’t a big issue.

This was a very good hotel with two things that let it down. The great things: breakfast and udon noodles at night, drinks available for most of the day, staff very friendly and helpful.

The bathrooms are very small: 1.1m x 1.49m. The bath is very small, the washbasin sits partly over the bath so you cannot stand square in front of it to use it, and there is very little space between your knees and the wall when using the toilet. Very small bathroom. Also, there is just one elevator. These two things let down an otherwise very good hotel stay.

Very close to Marugame station and restaurants. Friendly staff. I love the free udon noodles from 21:00-22:30. Free drink bar until 22:30, and the hotspring onsen is nice too, open from 15:00 until 9:30am the next day. Tap water is ion water so it’s suitable for drinking. Free breakfast with fish, fried chicken, croissants, salad, yakisoba, rice and more. No key or keycard to enter room as there is a number pad on the door and you get a passcode, which gives the convenience of no check out procedures in the morning as no keycard to return. I can see Marugame Castle from my hotel window.

Sound proofing can be better as I can hear the next room people talking.

A pretty standard room as far as "business hotels" in Japan go, though it does have a full bathroom. The on-site onsen was very nice, and the breakfast buffet was very satisfying. I regret that I fell asleep before trying the complimentary udon service that runs from 9 to 10 PM every night, but I would stay here again if I ever find my way back to Marugame.

I can't think of anything.

We had 2 interconnected rooms for our family of 4 children/2 adults - rooms were compact but comfortable. Whole family enjoyed the breakfast buffet and free udon overnight. Hotel is within easy walking distance of the train station and a supermarket. Hotel was modern and clean. Staff were really friendly.

By the time we came in for the night the pillow library was empty.

Great services - staff were super friendly, offered free parking, free Udon noodles at night and free breakfast in the morning. Love the breakfast - great choices and I had a well-balanced meal. I also like the idea of using a passcode to enter the room - no hassle to carry a room key and no check-out required! Coin laundry is very efficient

The room is a bit small for bunk beds.

Extremely good value for money with a great location, convenient facilities, and friendly staff. Maybe they could train a few up to speak English as communication wasn't always easy. But bottom line, excellent hotel for the the price you pay.

Onsen!! Good quality delicious food for free!! Marugame castle view from the room was super awesome!!! Very courteous polite kind mannered workers whenever I came across with them which made me feel welcomed and at home. Room felt clean everywhere. Bed/pillow were perfect for a quality rest.

Front staff can be warmer and truly welcoming in their manners. Polite mannered but was robotic/cold/rigid, uneasy to talk to. Breakfast end time 8:30am is way too early! Room's small, bathroom's tiny.

1. Breakfast is included for free! Home-made bread and curry udon are tasty. 2. The hot spring area is small but good enough for a short shower and relaxation. 3. Staffs are lovely. They tried hard to find an additional pillow for me! 4. Parking space.

Only a long pillow is provided. (You can take another pillow beside the front desk but they have all been taken when I needed one.)

Perfect business hotel - practical rooms, decent size. We were able to bring our 2 bikes into the room. Quite a few good options for dinner close by. Great bakery right next door.

Breakfast officially ended at 9, but by 8:50 everything was gone. The serving dishes were still full, so it was al thrown away.