For international travelers who are not used to Japanese hotel accommodations outside the major tourist centers of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, you may find the basic amenities and older construction to be somewhat underwhelming, but as a base for tourism in Matsue city proper, the central location is quite beneficial, being only an 8 minute walk from Matsue Castle. I would caution that the hotel is somewhat distant from the main Matsue Station (JR trains), requiring a bus ride or taxi (or a ~25 minute walk), which can be daunting for those who do not speak Japanese.