Ichikawa Annex Seikanso

On the day of my stay, I decided on a whim, got the Accommodation’s approval, and arrived after 8:00 p.m.When I told a man at the front desk that I was heading to a nearby izakaya for dinner, he cheerfully said, “Then please take this,” and gave me drink coupons for the place, lent me an umbrella, and even showed me a shortcut—always with a smile.It really put me at ease.The private bath was available until 11:00 p.m., so even though I arrived late I could relax and enjoy it. I also appreciated having a beer vending machine in the building.The property is old, but clean in an unpretentious way. The Room, futon bedding, and amenities all felt safe and comfortable to use. The other guests also seemed very considerate.Breakfast was great too—the main dish (grilled pork? hot pot?) went perfectly with rice and egg over rice.These days it’s rare, but everyone on staff I met appeared to be Japanese—maybe just by chance?Everyone provided such wonderful service that more than made up for the age of the building, and it was very comfortable throughout my stay.To be honest (and no offense meant), I only made a Reservation because there happened to be availability and didn’t expect much—maybe that’s why it felt even better.Next time I’d like to visit with dinner included.Thank you very much.

This was my first time visiting Ikaho Onsen. The property we stayed at, Seikanso, has a long history, and while the Hotel does show its age, that gives it character and is a good thing. The Room had been renovated and was nice; however, the carpeted area by the window where the sofa is felt old, with a lingering human odor (aging-related smell) that seemed to have built up over many years. The sofa is also fabric-upholstered and had a similar smell, so we ventilated the Room whenever we returned. I understand that investing in upgrades can be difficult, but this part was disappointing. That said, the staff’s hospitality was excellent, and I am very grateful.