Routeinn Hamamatsu Ekihigasi, HamamatsuRouteinn Hamamatsu Ekihigasi in Hamamatsu, Japan has a corrected score of 2.4 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 8 of 8 hotels we score in Hamamatsu. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.0 before correction: Booking.com 2.3, Tripadvisor 2.6, Agoda 1.1. Rooms from about $48 a night (cached, not a live quote).Routeinn Hamamatsu Ekihigasi is a three-star hotel situated in Naka Ward, an eight-minute walk from the north exit of Hamamatsu Station. Part of a major Japanese chain, the property features rooms that were renovated in 2016. Each room includes air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a private bathroom with a bathtub. Guests can access a communal bath, a full-service spa, and an on-site restaurant. A complimentary breakfast buffet and a free shuttle service to the station are provided. This hotel suits budget-conscious travellers and families, as children stay for free. However, the guest rooms and bathrooms are notably small.What stands out

Free station shuttle service

On-site spa and communal bath

Complimentary breakfast buffet

Free Wi-Fi throughout

Watch out for

Small guest rooms

Tiny bathrooms

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