This hotel is a good location, just a few blocks from the train station. I walked to the castle in about 15 minutes. The staff were super nice checking me in. The hotel itself is pretty basic. The bath area is actually a lot nicer than the rest of the hotel. There are laundry machines in the bath changing room area and if I remember correctly washing is free but you have to pay to dry. I did my laundry while using the bath area, pretty convenient. There's a family mart across the street. Perfect spot for a half day one night stopover in Matsumoto to see the castle and have a few good meals around town.