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"The hotel itself if fine but showing some wear. In a good location near the castle. We paid for an upgraded ‘suite’. The room was large. But the carpeting was badly worn and in need of replacement. Going into the bathroom the edge was frayed with backing showing. And it had an off odor that seemed to air out once the windows were open. Onto the furnishings. A chair had a large rip in the arm. The ottoman was badly stained. And the couch looked tired and old. Additionally the curtains were ripped in a couple of places. All in all disappointing. I rarely write critical reviews but in this case it was justified."

"Room nice and clean. Good location. Breakfast not catering for western style but good. Perhaps add some cereal."

"Everything was great about this stay. Beautiful hotel; nice rooms; wondering rooms for breakfast and attentive staff. And great location with views."

"The establishment is immaculate and boasts a welcoming staff that provides all necessary amenities. "

"Breakfast was great. Wide selection of Japanese and western style options. Many delicious meats, soups, pastries, veggies. "

"Great location! Excelent condition and breakfast!"

"Richmond Hotel Matsumoto was a wonderful surprise. As a budget-friendly business hotel, we weren’t expecting much—but it turned out to be far nicer than anticipated. The room was spotlessly clean, with a comfortable queen bed and a divan-style sofa that made for a perfect little reading nook. The breakfast buffet was simple but satisfying, with enough variety to suit even a finicky Western palate. Its location is excellent—convenient to the train station, restaurants, and shopping—making it an easy base for exploring. Matsumoto itself is a lovely city that feels a bit under the radar for international travellers, yet it offers so much charm. It’s also an ideal staging point for trips into the Japanese Alps or the Kiso Valley. All in all, a great option if you’re looking for something budget-friendly without feeling bare bones."

"The room smelt very badly of stale smoke. We booked a standard room, but didn’t realise that this would be “smoking” (maybe this is normal in Japan and it was our mistake?). But it was a terrible experience. Would not recommend this place at all. "

"If you are a tourist, this place is only accessible by taxi. If you want to take the bus, make sure you do not have luggage as the city busses are very small. The onsen is really the highlight of the place. "