Sanco Inn Shizuoka Kitaguchi

The location was very convenient to get to the station and to other interesting bits of the city. The bed was very comfortable with a firm mattress, which my back loved! To my great surprise, I had a view of beautiful Fuji-san from my 10th floor window on 1 of the 4 days I stayed (3 days the clouds were too low). Japanese breakfast was great with miso, rice, salad, pickles, fresh grilled fish and more. Free coffee available, and a load of different things could be borrowed from the front desk for no fee (I borrowed an iron and ironing board, and a plug converter). Lots of vending machines and a coin operated washer/dryer were also available. Staff were friendly and helpful. 7-11 located literally downstairs next door was handy for snacks and bits and bobs. I'll definitely stay here again next time I'm in Shizuoka.

Great value! Great buffet breakfast with lots of healthy options. Rice (one day mushroom), noodles (stir-fried w a few veggies), miso soup that you can add dehydrated seaweed and tofu to that grows astronomically!, little sides of seaweed and veggies, egg, fresh salad, croissants, jam, yogurt with fruit, etc. And this special Kale w optional Milk drink. I didn't love it but my husband drank it. You gotta love a commitment to offering kale drink. They had a pillow bar with every type of pillow you could want. We stuck with the ones that came standard. Great little amenities bar with comb/brush, toothbrushes (soft, medium, and hard - though you should always use soft!), body scrubbing towel, Q-tips, face cleanser, etc. Small rooms just fit all that you need: bed, desk, chair, bathroom, TV, suitcase rack, shoe polisher, flashlight, good lighting, shower gel/shampoo/conditioner, etc. You could really show up here with nothing and be fine.

The property was clean, comfortable and in a good location being near the high street and station in Shizuoka. Not only were staff friendly and helpful but so were the residents at the hotel when we stayed. Also, I was able to see Mt Fuji from my room which was amazing!!

Breakfast was great for a 2-star hotel, although the variety of choice was limited, the things they did offer were very delicious. I've eaten worse at 3 stars hotel. Furthermore, the staff is very friendly and try their best to help foreigners. Also, free commodities were offered, like toothbrushes, hairbrushes facial wipes, etc. It was definitely worth the price and would come back again if I were to go to this region again.

They had a pillow bar with different tipes of pillows and you could get an extra pillow for free. There is a SevenEleven just downstairs. The staff were very friendly.