I was very pleasantly surprised by Hotel Tsukuba Hills Umezono. For the price, I expected something rather run down, with a barely satisfactory breakfast. But the lobby area was pleasant; the free coffee was fine; the room was clean and odor-free, with space to sit and work at the desk (even in the smallest room); the hot water was plentiful; the bed was firm and comfortable; and the breakfast featured a surprising variety of tasty items. It's not a "great" hotel, but considering the very reasonable rate, it was an excellent value.