HOTEL LiVEMAX Tendo

I stayed here for a one-night trip to Tendo. Perhaps because of the construction for a newly built large public bath, I was able to stay at a very reasonable price in the 3,000-yen range per night.After reading the Reviews, I felt many were quite harsh, but honestly the standards seem too strict—I didn’t find those points particularly bothersome.At the front desk, everything was explained very politely, including what to do with the key when going out, which left a good impression.I heard it used to be Tendo Rich Hotel and has since become Livemax; while it is an older Hotel, renovations have been done.I chose a No Meals Included Plan, but there are restaurants along the road nearby, so having dinner and breakfast there works well. There isn’t a convenience store within walking distance, so you’ll need to drive.Regarding the bathtub: there is nearly a 20 cm step up from the Room floor into the bathroom area, so please be careful. With unit baths this is unavoidable due to plumbing underneath. As for shower temperature, mixing hot and cold about half-and-half felt comfortable. Using only one side sometimes resulted in only cold water coming out, making temperature control difficult. This may be fine in warm weather but could be tough in colder seasons. Given how many requests there seem to be about bathrooms, that’s probably why they decided to build a large public bath.For the air conditioner in the Room, around 20°C felt comfortable. The highest outdoor temperature during my stay was 28°C. The key is not linked to power or air conditioning controls, so even when I went out the Room did not heat up.The TV supported online streaming services; being able to watch movies was nice.Wi‑Fi is 5 GHz only and may not work on some laptops. Bringing a LAN cable or using smartphone tethering is essential.Having a microwave in the Room is convenient. The refrigerator is fairly spacious and can store drinks easily.There are two pillows—one firm and one soft—and I slept very well. Because it’s by the road you can hear traffic noise somewhat, but noise from neighboring Rooms didn’t bother me.Overall I was satisfied. It’s probably best not to worry too much about harsh comments about this Business Hotel. I had a relaxing time here. If I have another chance after the new large public bath opens, I’d like to stay again and try it out.

The building is not new, but it is clean and well-maintained, and there is a microwave in the Room, making it convenient for those with packed meals.