> It was the best deal around Kyoto by far, and I was blown away with the amenities. It felt more like a luxury hotel than seedy. I agree. They're also great f

> It was the best deal around Kyoto by far, and I was blown away with the amenities. It felt more like a luxury hotel than seedy. I agree. They're also great for traveling by car if you have two or three people, since they're always by the exits. Rather than paying per person, you pay the room fee, pick your length (4, 6, 8, 12, 16 hours being common ones) and sleep in/relax/plan as long as you want. Some chains are particularly picking up on this trend and going modern-natural, with wood/leather furniture and classy designs, with hardly a hint of "love" in the hotel other than the requisite jet bath and slippery gel mat.