Takahashi 2 Stars Hotels

"There is no free parking. If you go by car, the parking is 1,000 yen paid in cash, in advance. That would have been good to know. The hotel is under some construction now, so it was a little messy."

"The free dinner and breakfast were a pleasant surprise. Staff were helpful with figuring out ac."

"Location is good"

"Staff was very helpful."

"The entire hotel feels worn and in need of an update. The area along the canal is nice enough and I felt safe at night, just wish I had chosen a better hotel. "

"Excellent and attentive staff. Liked the post industrial loft vibe with walkout balcony city views. Also very near the train station and Fukuyama Castle."

"**Negatives: *What an insanely uncomfortable bed....and I was in a "Comfort" cabin or some such. (I'd hate to try the "standard" or "economy" rooms.) *The hand soap by the sink reeked of Old Spice ("Oblivious Old Man" scent) and the body wash in the shower stank of Irish Spring -- and those are two smells that I would rather NOT be reminded of. *I was ready for a small, noisy room -- I bought two pairs of noise-cancelling earphones, after all -- but sitting on the bed made my backside hurt. ...

"Cool place, cool location. Has private rooms. Bed could be better. "