Hotel Crystal Palace

I arrived feeling a bit uneasy because it was relatively inexpensive and a smoking Room.I checked in around 9:00 pm and was greeted with a smile.They clearly explained the bath, changing clothes, and breakfast.The entrance area felt spacious and luxurious.Other than a toothbrush and towels, you pick up whatever amenities you need at the amenity bar near the front desk,and you also borrow loungewear from shelves nearby. It looked like you could choose between yukata and jinbei.If you have a lot of luggage, this might be a bit of a hassle.It seemed they offered late-night soba from 9:00 to 9:30 pm,but I wasn’t very hungry so I didn’t use it.The elevator area and hallways are on the darker side, but it gives a calm atmosphere.Some Reviews mentioned odors, but I didn’t notice anything in particular.When I got to the Room, it was cleaner than I expected, and there was no noticeable smell.It felt like: two beds in a large Japanese-style room, futons in a smaller Japanese-style room,and one bed in a smaller Western-style room. The air conditioning worked well and kept us cool.Internet is available via both Wi‑Fi and wired LAN. Wi‑Fi tends to slow down when it’s crowded,but if you connect your own small wireless router to the wired LAN, it’s comfortable.The bathroom and toilet were separate, and both were kept clean.The toilet has an electronic bidet seat.Breakfast is buffet-style: Western options like bread rolls with sausages, nuggets, and egg dishes,and classic Japanese items like white rice with grilled fish, natto, and miso soup.You can drink Saza Coffee at the complimentary drink bar (no extra charge), and even take it back to your Room. Very nice!It’s close to Hitachi Seaside Park, so demand is high depending on the season,but if possible I’d like to stay here again next year.

We stayed here as a couple. The room was very clean and we had a comfortable stay. There was also complimentary late-night soba, which made it an excellent value for money. We would love to stay again.