Although we never met Takeshi we did meet a friend of his whom welcomed us in. She provided detailed instructions on how to arrive from the airport and even allowed us to arrive earlier than the check in time to leave our luggage. The room is exactly as described as a dorm room, perfect for those that just need a room to sleep and there was a lounge downstairs which was available to use to relax and plan your days. There were plenty of bathroom/toilet facilities and everything was kept in tip top clean conditions. We had no complaints at all!