Hotel Route-Inn Ichinoseki Inter

Right by the interchange as the name suggests, this hotel is super convenient for business trips by car. The large parking lot has plenty of spaces, so no worries there. The staff are also very helpful and reassuring. The room was clean and thoroughly tidied. I'd definitely like to stay here again on my next business trip to Ichinoseki. And no matter which Route Inn you stay at, the breakfast is consistently delicious. I'd love to come back in spring or summer next time.

Although it was an artificial hot spring, I was able to choose my shampoo and conditioner, which added to the enjoyment. The smoking room had a strong smell, but there was a closet in the room, so I was able to prevent the cigarette smell from clinging to me.

Overall, it was very clean. Since it was during a long holiday weekend, the women's bath was very crowded. Because there were many families, I was informed that it was crowded. I was able to ask the front desk to contact me when a bath became available, which was great because I didn't have to go back and forth to the bath multiple times.

I had a very comfortable stay. The amenities were all there, and I appreciate that they even booked a taxi for me. The breakfast was generous, almost too much to eat. If I had to mention one drawback, it would be that I started sneezing uncontrollably for a while after the air conditioner was turned on.

The location is great for those driving, but the rooms are small. The rooms themselves were fine, but I noticed one cup wasn't clean 😅. The bath area only has three shower stalls for women, which is inconvenient, and the bathtub is also small. There are many restaurants within walking distance of the hotel, but their opening hours aren't very late.

Things are going well as always at places in this chain.