Published date: December 3, 2024
Hotel Mystays Sakaisuji Honmachi - My First HafH
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
At the end of November, Saturday stays tend to be expensive, but I used HafH to book at almost the same price as usual.
Since the default plan is for room only, I paid 1500 yen (QR payment) to add breakfast.
The room was an Apartment Double (15 m²) - smoking, with a mini-kitchen right as you enter.
It felt like a one-room apartment, with a sink and a microwave underneath.
There was no stove.
Inside the room, there was a double bed (140 cm wide) with two types of pillows (2 sets).
I personally liked the flat, firm, low rebound pillows.
There was a desk by the window, with a good distance between the desk and the bed, so it wasn't cramped.
Next to the desk, there was space to place bags.
The unit bath was of standard size and felt somewhat old, but it was fine.
The amenities were just a toothbrush set, so if you need anything else, there is an amenity corner in the front lobby where you can take what you need.
Recently, I've been concerned about the position of toilets.
In unit baths, the toilet paper holder can sometimes be installed in a very inconvenient position, but in this hotel (maybe just this room), it was installed in just the right position, which was a relief.
The refrigerator was not in the kitchen but under the desk.
It was a smaller, common refrigerator with adjustable temperature.
However, I didn’t notice it was set to max, and a drink I put in the door pocket partially froze (laughs).
The window faced west, and there was a high-rise building across the street, but the parking lot and road in between made it feel less cramped.
In the morning, the nice sunlight reflected off the high-rise building, which was a pleasant sight.
The view is filled with buildings, so it's something to consider even if you're staying on a high floor.
Breakfast was a buffet at the first-floor Japanese cuisine restaurant "Daioh Honten".
The variety of dishes was a bit limited, but the taste was not bad.
The curry was slightly Japanese-style, I think?
And it had some spice to it, making it quite delicious.
One thing I found a bit disappointing was that the lobby was filled with luggage storage and was cluttered with suitcases.
I thought it was a bit of a waste since they had decorated for Christmas.
Experiences during the trip
Located between Kitahama and Sakaisuji Honmachi in the heart of the business district, I was worried whether restaurants would be open for Saturday night stays, but surprisingly, there were quite a few places open.
I personally think that due to inbound tourism, there are many guests on Saturdays and holidays, which is probably why there are so many places open.
I’m sharing photos of the places I found interesting.
Especially, all-you-can-eat fried chicken!?
There are convenience stores along Sakaisuji and also a supermarket in the basement of the station building, so there’s no need to worry.
Since I hadn’t eaten anything since morning, after checking in, I had a late lunch at Komeda Coffee along Sakaisuji, and in the evening, I wanted to watch a YouTube stream, so I looked for a place that offered takeout.
There was a bento vending machine, so I thought I would buy something from there, but I got tempted by Osho nearby and ended up getting an Osho bento to take out.
I bought some alcohol and light snacks at the convenience store, and enjoyed a relaxed hotel stay.