Pros: Rooms cost half the price of daiichi takimotokan across the road, but we can use its grand bath for free. The hotel also has its own bath in the basement.
The location is super convenient, and is very close to Jigokudani.
There are 2 washers and 2 dryers provided which are very useful for travellers.
Cons: There was a recent renovation, but I don't think the rooms were renovated much. The furniture show some wear and tear, and the amenities (such as switches) are distinctly old school.
The public bath in the basement is very old and grimy-looking, which put me off.
The 2 washers and 2 dryers are not enough when there are many guests. I was there at an off-peak time, and already I had to queue and wait for a few hours to use them.