I have mixed feelings about this hotel. The price was awesome, and the location was absolutely superb. I stayed in a traditional tatami room for one night. The hotel is all non-smoking now, but it must have been a smoking hotel for decades because the smell of cigarettes permeated the room. In fact, when I left and arrived at my next hotel, I realized my pajamas and towel had absorbed the smell of smoke. That was a huge downside. Also, you have to bring your own towel or rent one from the front desk. There were no amenities in the bathroom other than a bar of soap and toilet paper. My room was next to the karaoke room, and I could hear people singing from my room. (I slept with earplugs.)
I was very unhappy about the smell of decades of cigarettes, but aside from that, there were so many things I liked about this hotel. The location was incredible! My room had a gorgeous view of the river. The walk from the hotel to the suspension bridge that spans the river was one of the highlights of my trip. I had the fortune to be here during peak autumn colors, and the evening and morning of my stay here were incredibly happy times. You can see the river (and fall colors!) from the onsen. The onsen was great, and it had great amenities. (It made sense there were no shower amenities in the room, because why use the room shower when there's an onsen?)
The free breakfast added to the value, and I enjoyed the breakfast. The staff were kind. Ultimately, I don't regret my stay here.