Tabist Business Hotel Hitachinaka in Hitachinaka

I stayed one night in a Western-style room because I had business in Nakaminato. I appreciate the hospitality despite the last-minute booking.

This is purely my personal opinion… and it might only apply to the room I stayed in, but please take it as a reference.

• There were several drawbacks, but the most bothersome was the smell. From the front desk to the room, there was a general musty smell. The bed was particularly bad, and I had trouble sleeping. It should have been laundered, though…

• The sound and vibration from passing cars were quite noticeable.

• There is free Wi-Fi, but the signal was a bit weak.

• Depending on your preference, the bed is on the lower side. The comforter was nice and fluffy, though.

• I was a little excited that the room wear was a yukata (Japanese-style robe).

• There is no elevator, so it might be difficult to go with a lot of luggage.

• The Tabist website's promotional photos show an electric kettle, but there was a regular teapot instead. Perhaps other rooms have them…? There is a small kitchenette in the room, so it is usable.

- The bathroom door doesn't close properly. The doorknob seems to be broken. The bathroom only had rinse-in shampoo, body soap, and a toothbrush set... I think? I don't think there was a razor or brush (I'm not entirely sure). Also, the lack of hand soap was striking.

- The hairdryer is smaller than normal. It had a miniature feel to it, which was kind of funny.

- The bath and sink are in the same room, but the toilet is separate. However, the sink in the toilet seemed broken, and no water came out.


It felt more like a guesthouse than a hotel. Overall, if you approach it with the mindset of "that kind of attraction," you can enjoy it, but even then, the smell was the most noticeable thing about the hotel. As others have mentioned, I wouldn't recommend it for a woman traveling alone. Also, I think couples should avoid it. It's a business hotel, but the atmosphere isn't really suited for couples.

It looks good in photos, but in person it's covered in dirt and the hallways are pitch black.

It's a rule to leave your room key at the front desk when you go out, but room service forgot to lock the door on several occasions.

This is the first time I've ever experienced a hotel where someone forgot to lock the door.

I couldn't help but feel uneasy about leaving the room.

Also, there was sometimes a strong sewage smell rising from the room, which was unpleasant.

Some of the amenities in the room were broken, but the staff acted as if it was normal. No apology was even made.

Women should definitely avoid staying here alone.

Grandma, I said I could check out late, but when I checked again, I was told that I wouldn't do that with my palm. I'm glad I didn't stay. Is dementia progressing?

Natto for breakfast, the expiration date has passed, and it's usually put out!! ️
Rice is also leftovers from the evening.

The bed sheet of the room is changed only once a week.
The meal is the worst. Continue until the rice smells. If it gets worse, make sushi with vinegared rice for breakfast ...
The number of items is small and it is not delicious.
On the end of the day, I oversleeped and had no meal ... (laughs)
If you are staying, we recommend staying overnight.