Pros: It's extremely conveniently located - you can literally see it from the station and only a 3minute walk even with heavy baggage and all. There's an extensive selection of toiletries to fill your goody bag with and a wide range of pillows (soft, hard, orthopedic) to choose from (although the later you check in, the more limited your choices). Passcode entry into hotel room means not having to worry about losing your key; forgotten passcodes can be reset/retrieved at reception. The rooms are in typical western style and very clean, and all the basics like towels and shower gel can be expected. Each room has a private bathroom for those who have reservations about communal bathing. There's a neat little common dining area downstairs for hotel breakfast and BYO lunch/dinner. Breakfast not as good as the traditional ryokans but better than your normal hotel western-style breakfast.

Cons: The rooms are EXTREMELY small, what you see is pretty much what you get. Only one person can walk around at any one time and be prepared to be creative in where you put your luggage. Also, the hotel baths are downstairs in the lobby so you pass through a lot of randoms to and from. Restaurants in the area aren't dense (especially during winter) and they close really early. I suggest bringing food if you check in any later than 9pm.