Hotel Nikko Tsukuba

right in the center of Tsukuba, at a short walking distance (5 minutes) from the railway station. The room is hvery pleasant with a large bed, a high-standard bathroom, a corner with a desk to work and another corner with an armchair to relax. And all the little details making the difference are there (for instance a fridge, a kettle, nice cups, a comfortable bathrobe). Well isolated from the sounds around. The assurance of a good sleep.

This was our 2nd stay in 10 days. This time we had an incredible breakfast -- the best omelette that I've ever had -- and tried to sample about a third of the huge number of other options. During the previous evening, I had a delicious beef dish at the "Chinese" restaurant, one of the 3 eating options at the hotel. Not sure how "Chinese" it was-- I've never had such a beed dish during my various stays in different parts of China -- but it was also melt-in-your-mouth; and the service made one feel like a king. The deep-bath came with a packet with a dry bar of "bath bar", which dissolves in the water turning it fragrant and a bit blue. That was fun; and you smelled nice (faintly) afterwards. The hotel is perfect for regional train and bus connections from the adjacent main station complex. It is also a short-walk from parks that have rotating free exhibitions; and a superb public library.

The location is excellent. The staff is very welcoming, warm and accommodative. We reached 2 hours late, at 11.30 pm in the night. The reception person welcomed us warmly so late in the night and told us how he was just waiting for us to check in.

Nice hotel with decent sized rooms and near shopping center and various restaurants. Tsukuba is not what I call a pretty city, but very planned and rather modern. This hotel is very much similar in that sense. Good breakfast and very helpful staff. Location is next to train station direct to Tokyo which is very convenient.

One of the most comfortable beds I’ve slept on in Japan.