I think the one thing everyone needs to realize before booking is that this is a love hotel. While it wouldn't be the most family-friendly place if you're travelling with kids, if you're travelling by yourself or with a friend or spouse and don't mind certain channels on TV or unusual room amenities, it's a great alternative to some of the expensive other hotels. The room was very, very clean. It said it was smoking, but we couldn't smell any hint of smoke. The bed was super comfortable, and the staff were very nice and accommodating as we tried our hardest to speak broken Japanese and they tried their hardest to meet us half-way with English. It is also in a quiet neighborhood, so you don't get a lot of outside noise or traffic, and is a short 5-minute-or-so walk to the train station that can take you to Osaka, Nara, or Kyoto. If you don't mind not being in the center of the city or are on a budget, I would definitely recommend this place. :)