also: そうだんしょ
Before the trip, I got a map at the tourist information center.
I consulted the consultation office about a dispute with my neighbor.
When you're in trouble, it's a good idea to use a free consultation office.
窓口 is a general term for any counter or point of contact for inquiries, whereas 相談所 refers specifically to an office set up for consultation services.
相談室 is a single room used for counseling sessions inside a building, while 相談所 refers to a whole office or institution that offers consultation services.
Standard kanji spelling. The reading そうだんじょ is the most common.
Alternate reading, less common but still encountered.
Compound of 相談 (consultation) + 所 (place).