Hotel Route Inn Iyo Saijo in Saijo

Due to a last-minute reservation and a late check-in, I was surprised to see three front desk staff members. There was a misunderstanding on our part during check-in, but they handled the situation politely and were extremely helpful. The hotel seems new, and both the lobby and rooms were clean. The large public bath was open until 2:00 PM and from 5:00 AM, so we were able to use it in the morning since we had already bathed. The bathroom required a password to access, and the large public bath was clean and reasonably sized. It was before 7:00 AM, so we had it all to ourselves.
The breakfast menu wasn't extensive, but the food was delicious, and even my elementary school-aged child ate a lot. I particularly enjoyed the grilled salted mackerel, curry, and croissants.
There was free coffee in the lobby, which I took home and enjoyed.
When I arrived, they ran out of cups, so I called the lobby, and they even went out of their way to deliver some to my room. I was very grateful.

Good location,near convenient stores and restaurants.car parking is available and no extra fee.

There is a convenience store, sushi restaurant, family restaurant, etc. in front of the hotel, so even if you are traveling alone you won't have any problems.
There is also a large public bath where you can relax.

I always use this hotel when I'm in Saijo.

The breakfast is always delicious, and the large bath is perfect for relaxing after a long day of travel.

I will continue to use this hotel in the future.

Good place to stay in Saijo

There are many restaurants nearby, so the location is great and I was able to relax. The breakfast was also good. The complimentary coffee was a nice touch.

Address:
191-1 Kitashinden, Nitta, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture

Atmosphere/Facilities:
This roadside business hotel offers a bright and functional atmosphere. The hotel features a large artificial hot spring bath, open from 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM and 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The hotel also offers a wide range of amenities, including a free breakfast buffet with over 30 items (Japanese and Western), free Wi-Fi, free WOWOW streaming, a coin laundry, vending machines, trouser press and iron rentals, a VOD room theater (fee required), dry cleaning (fee required), a self-service cafe, and an EV charging station.

The hotel is also very convenient, with a convenience store (Lawson) located within a one-minute walk and numerous restaurants nearby.

Highlights:
• A free large public bath is available, allowing you to relax after a long day of travel or business.
• The free breakfast buffet (over 30 items) includes local ingredients and regional dishes, helping you start your morning off right.
• Free parking (122 spaces, self-parking available). Easy access from Iyo-Saijo Station and the expressway interchange makes it convenient for sightseeing and business.
• Amenities that highlight attention to detail, including free WOWOW viewing, VOD, and a shampoo bar.
• Convenient location with convenience stores and restaurants nearby for easy dining and shopping.

Average Price:

Standard room rates are listed as approximately ¥9,566 to ¥16,336 per night (tax included).

Also, Yahoo! Travel lists breakfast-included plans starting at approximately ¥5,580 (after points discount).

Budget per person:
• Low-budget: ¥5,500-¥6,000 (breakfast included, campaigns, and points available)
• Average lodging budget: ¥9,500-¥16,300

Rating:
• The overall rating on TripAdvisor is an average 3.7/5 (based on 43 reviews), ranking it third in Saijo City.
• By category: Location 3.5, Rooms 3.7, Price 3.7, Cleanliness 4.0, Service 3.7, Comfort 4.0, etc.
• On Yahoo! Travel, the hotel receives high ratings: Facilities 4.29, Customer Service 4.41, Food 4.25, and Hot Springs 4.12.
• Reviews include comments such as "The water quality in the large public bath is excellent," "The beds are firm and comfortable," and "The front desk staff are very friendly."

1 Lift is big enough to put the bike inside
2 Location is good for the Round Shikoku biker as it is on the route
3 Free big bath to relax yourself after a day ride

The accommodation was very good, but there was a fire station right in front of the hotel and I was woken up by an ambulance.

Although small, it is very comfortable to live in