Location is everything with the Hotel Alpha 1- Daini. Leave the Matsue JR Station South Central Exit, and you will see the building across the street to your left. It is a standard, no-frills business hotel with reasonable rates. The rooms are small but clean and functional, with televisions, computer access, and amenities such as a shampoo, razor, toothbrush, bathrobe, tea and a kettle. A nice touch is a special “lady’s set” of amenities which includes such things as flowery body soap and sponges. It is given to women travelers since the offerings in the room are tailored for men.
The rooms are surprisingly quiet with no hint of the trains rumbling directly next door. The staff is professional, though speak little English. There is a pub in the building, but the hotel is a short walk from dozens of other restaurants and shopping opportunities. The Hotel Alpha 1- Daini is perfect for the single traveler or a couple wanting a practical, convenient base in Matsue.
The official website is in Japanese: http://www.alpha-1.co.jp/matsue_2/
Address: 461, ASAHIMACHI, MATSUE-SHI, SHIMANE, 690-0003, Japan
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