Hotel Lake View Mito

I was able to get a 'family' room - a Ryokan style room in this case. There didn't seem to be that many options for 3+ people near the train station in Mito. I was traveling with teenagers so having a large spacious room was important! We enjoyed it and of course Mito is very affordable compared to the bigger cities. The hotel was significantly less than the two hotels attached to the train station but is really only an extra 2-3 minutes of walking to get there. It is a great location to see the Mito attractions --> Kairuken garden and the Kodokan. The Oarai aquarium is not far by train/bus either. There are numerous restaurants in the area that are quite good. Hotel breakfast buffet was good but you can also eat breakfast for less outside the hotel if desired. The hotel clearly specializes in weddings and local events, but there were business clientele there during the week. The room was a bit 'dated' I guess... but that is kind of the point with a Ryokan room! ;)

The staff didn't have strong English skills, but that is OK. Google translate and a little effort on both sides is all that is needed. And of course the Japanese are very polite, so there is no need to worry.

スタッフの対応が良かったです。 清潔なお部屋でした。

部屋が広く、千波湖が見えた。

浴室の換気が弱く、少し臭いが気になった。

Large comfortable rooms. Staff was excellent and friendly. Location was great. 5 minute walk from station and shops and restaurants. Close walk to the lake.

All good.

部屋が広く快適に過ごせました

お風呂の換気がもう少し出来ればよかったと思います