Hotel Castle Inn Ise

The room was a bit small, but very clean. It's about a 10-minute walk from Ise Station.

The rooms in this hotel are incredibly small; we couldn't even open two suitcases. When we first entered our room, there was a huge bug. We asked for a higher floor, but the front desk initially said there weren't any available. However, when I mentioned the bug, suddenly a room on a higher floor became available, which was clearly an attempt to deceive us. On the positive side, the hotel has an open-air hot spring on the upper floor, which is a big plus. It's about a 15-minute walk to Ise Station.

I was able to use the free shuttle service from Ise-shi Station when checking in. However, it was already fully booked for check-out. If you don't have too much luggage, it's within walking distance. We only got one welcome drink per person, and for amenities beyond the standard in-room items, you had to pick them up yourself on the first floor. There was a FamilyMart conveniently located right across the street. Our room was decent, and we didn't encounter any issues. The bathhouse on the 12th floor was excellent. It had both indoor and outdoor sections, and for those who appreciate the warmth and scent of wood, it was perfect. It really helped me relax after my travels. 😄