Hotel Route Inn Ishinomaki Chuo

良くも悪くもない、普通のルートインです。 チェックイン前に着いてしまったけど、早く入れてくれました。 コンビニも近くにあるし、隣のマッサージ屋さんも夜中の2時までやっていたので行ってみた。ただ、閉店間際だと混んでいたので予約した方が良さそうです。

This hotel seems to be very new and is immaculately maintained. The rooms are small by American standards, but reasonably large for Japan. The decor is nice, with little touches like art hanging in the hallways. The hotel is well-situated for access by car, being right on a major highway, and with a large parking lot. Access from the nearest train station is a walk of about a mile through a residential area. There are a couple of convenience stores and restaurants nearby. Other typical places to visit in Ishinomaki are either a long walk or would need a car. Breakfast was nice, with a large variety of mostly Japanese fare. The food was hot and fresh and plentiful. The hotel also includes a faux onsen (set up like a regular onsen in a Japanese hotel, but using municipal water rather than a natural hot spring). It was nice and clean and not crowded. It was a very nice place to stay. I would definitely use this hotel again, and will give preference to selecting Route Inn in other locations as well.

I have stayed at the Grand Hotel Ishinomaki, and found (sad to report) that even in 2015 some rooms are really not in good shape. Therefore, I was somewhat surprised--happily--when I stayed at Hotel Route-Inn Ishinomaki Chuo. This hotel is clean, comfortable, compact but comfortable--everything that one expects from a business-type hotel in Japan. It is a cheap quick taxi to the train station and downtown, and there are many restaurants within easy walking distance. If you enjoy walking, you can reach the downtown/station area on foot within 20-25 minutes. Overall, I was pleased with this hotel and prefer it over the more expensive options in town.