Royal Inn Shinyamaguchi Ekimae

A full size bath, and an ensuite large enough to roam around in! Most of our other hotels had ensuites that looked like space capsules and which were designed to make use of every micro-millimetre.... so having a shower meant knocking elbows against the basin which, in these modern toilets, is considered suitably-placed overhanging what passes for a bath nowadays. Not fun for an old guy! But the Royal Inn was obviously designed in the sixties or seventies (the bath and toilet were bright GREEN!), and we were grateful for the luxury of enough room to move freely. Sure, the carpet in the hallway looked as if it was as original as the full-size bath, and the hotel, in ultra-modern Japan, is something of an anomaly. Some reviews have taken exception to its unrefurbished age and condition, but we judged that -- after two weeks in the modern-style hotels all over Kansai -- as its major plus... it is already a bit of history!

Compared to the old-fashioned western style rooms, the traditional japanese rooms are excellent value wit a lot of space, clean, comfortable and well-conceived. The breakfast is excellent.

The car parking was free and near to the hotel The bathroom was wide and very nice. The staff was also very helpful.

the location is convenient.

Literally a stones throw from the train station with a 7/11 around the corner. The lady at reception was very friendly and welcoming during our stay. The room was an OK size, very clean and there was a microwave on one of the floors. Free amenities at reception were a very nice touch.