Originally Posted by
JapanFlyerT
These are starting to show availability for mid-November onwards. Prices look like ¥13,000-¥20,000, which puts them in a similar ballpark to Fairfields, the difference being Flex are in the center of cities.
These were all part of a Japanese business hotel chain until recently so they are small rooms (13sqm). No free breakfast for Platinum etc. and only 1 elite night credit per 2 night stay makes it unlikely I will stay at one. Better off with a Japanese business hotel.
It does not sound very competitive. Pricing looks kind of high considering the room size and lack of perks. For the same price, I can stay at a Fairfield Inn with a larger room size of 25 sqm at 11,500 yen/night on some weekdays with Platinum perks except for free breakfast. And of course, Japanese competitors are even cheaper. BTW, not all Fairfield Inns are outside of towns and cities, though it appears that many if not most are. The Fairfield Inn in Saga Ureshino-Onsen in Kyushu is right next to the Shinkansen Station, and I believe some others are centrally located too, but not in large cities.