Hotel Route-Inn Hikone

This Hotel was great value for money - Breakfast was included and it was better than expected for essentially a stop - over , business Hotel . Rooms were a bit small but beds were great and pillows OK . As expected , staff didn't speak much English but we got through, they were helpful in getting taxis etc . The weather was awful , cold and rainy but we enjoyed visiting Hikone Castle and Nagahama town - stayed 3 nights . Restaurant in the Hotel served quite good food at very reasonable prices in the evening. Loved the Vending Machines in the Hotel .

99% of the staff does not speak English but all are very friendly and try to help. The public bath was nice. Free breakfast was awesome. You can rent bikes to explore Hikone (there are only 2 though, and sometimes get used). Parking is free. The ramen restaurant near the hotel was excellent and there are 24 hour fast food options close by, and a 7/11. The room was pretty comfortable. Price was nice. They have a shuttle as well.

Comfortable room, plenty of parking which makes this a good base for making day trips in the area. Nice public bath with a hot water temperature (44 degrees each time I went). Staff very helpful. The room has all facilities. Excellent pricing.

The hotel eventhough budget hotel it fullfil all the needs. The room clean eventhough small, but still have space for me and my daughter. I have book 2 rooms for family of 4. The breakfast is suffiecient and typical asian/japanese food. The staff is not fluent in english but they try their best to help

Breakfast is good. But location is a bit far from the station. Shuttle bus is convenient to/from the station, so it's not a problem except finding the dinner place near the hotel.