Hotel Route-Inn Nagoya Higashi Betsuin

Although not really central, being located only a couple of blocks from the Kamimaezu subway stop the hotel was only a few stops from the key tourist sites and the city special sightseeing bus to take you to other major sites. That sightseeing bus is included with Nagoya's bus and subway pass, which in any event is well worth the money. The hotel is also within easy walking distance of the very important Osu Kannon Temple and the shopping arcades that flank it. I've attached some pictures of nearby sites. The hotel also has washer-drier machines -- very handy after a week of travelling -- and its own traditional common bath. (A couple of blocks behind the hotel is a very elaborate and surprisingly inexpensive hot spring.) I should add that my stay came right in the middle of "Golden Week," the one week during the year that as many Japanese as are able take their vacations, so accommodations can be hard to find and also hotels are particularly busy. Despite that, throughout my stay I got the distinct feel that the staff felt no particular pressure or stress.

The hotel did have some local hand-drawn maps, but unfortunately they were all in Japanese. (On the other hand, how many hotels in the U.S. and elsewhere have maps available in Japanese or any other writing system?) It would be useful for non-Japanese visitors if the hotel could provide maps with names in Western script, including particularly the number of the exit to take from the Kamimaezu subway station.

Location not bad , near the train station Some of the staff are friendly, especially a guy called 仲西 With a public bath area, I enjoy it very much

The Wifi are unstable, especially my room 1209, I feel a bit frustrating, hope they can use better broadband or router

1. Close to metro station. Shops and restaurants are around the corner. 2. Breakfast included. 3. A public big bathroom is free to use. 4. Clean.

1. The door of the hotel cannot be locked automatically. 2. Room is small. 3. Wifi is quite slow.

Public bath & good location.

Crowded breakfast room & no cereal option.