I allowed myself to be tricked into thinking that this was a good hotel after reading a positive review of its cheaper sister institution (chisunn inn around the corner) in a respectable guidebook, which said this would be more 'upscale'. Well, the chisun hotel may be more 'upscale' than chisun inn, but it still apears a bog-standard japanese business hotel, no more, no less.

The positive:
The location is a walking distance from everywhere, not more then 10 min from the station on foot, two blocks from the clock tower, and all the central areas.

The rates that I got by booking via the website were quite good, much better than via expedia or other sites. This online reservation service is basic, but it works, and you don't need to pay in advance or leave your card details.

The hotel staff are efficient and speak English.

The room we had (twin) was certainly not big but not a shoebox, as some business hotels in Japan are described. It has all amenities you need.

The cons:
The room felt small and very bleak, especially because of the tiny widow (no curtains, just wooden screen), dated furniture, and no decoration (everything was pale white).

No wardrobe, just space for suitcases and some hangers.

Our non-smoking room still smelt of smoke. We did not mind too much, but allergy sufferers would feel very different.