The location is fantastic. The Red Brick Warehouse, Chinatown, and Yamashita Park are all within walking distance. The hotel also has a classic, calm atmosphere.
However, there was one unfortunate thing… The room above the stairs in the 'yagura' (loft) room was incredibly hot. I tried sleeping with the AC set to 23°C, but it was too uncomfortable. Even at 21°C on rapid cooling, it only felt slightly cooler, which was a subtle improvement. I initially wondered why there was a circulator running, then realized it was to circulate the air. Even with the circulator on its highest setting, it wasn't a comfortable temperature, so I ended up sleeping on the sofa below the 'yagura' (the motor noise was loud). I'm not particularly sensitive to heat, but the air conditioning was subpar no matter where I slept in the room. For reference, my home AC is always set to 26.5°C.
The bathroom was great, though; the tub was spacious, and I could stretch my legs out comfortably. It made me wish I had brought a bath bomb.
Next time, I'd like to try a different room type.
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