Okayama hotels

Pros: Had a lot of outlets and space

Cons: Pillows were made of rocks

Pros: Location

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Location with easy access to station, shops and restaurants. Helpful staff. Convenience store below.

Cons: Unpleasant smell in 10th floor corridors

Pros: Great location to train station and garden/castle. Very big room (corner room), good amenities and very clean and nice. Very close to restaurant street (just around corner).

Cons: only thg was that there was no coffee in the room.

Pros: Location was good, a 10 minute walk from the station & the canal alongside the hotel was lovely to walk beside.

Pros: According expectations

Cons: Not very personal

Pros: Good location, walk distance to the Okayama station. Plenty of stores and restaurants around. Clean and comfortable room. Nice staff. Above all, very good price for all these.

Cons: Nothing.

Pros: Quiet area still close enough to train station about a 10 minute walk, Had a convenience store next door, nice aroma therapy products

Cons: Breakfast buffet was ok, not to many ¨western¨style options

Pros: Comfortable room and delicious breakfast

Cons: No

Pros: Very nice location! Capable of communication in English! Highly recommend to everyone!

Cons: Would be even better with free parking. But no problem at all.

Pros: Nice locations

Pros: Location to the station and the staff was wonderful

Cons: The beds were uncomfortable and the cooling system was sub par

Pros: A very caring and well trained staff

Pros: Staff support for every detail was very accommodating for business traveller. Even when I lost my earring.

Cons: I only spent one night here.

Pros: Location was great, very close to main station. Hotel is very modern and extremely well maintained. The rooms are average size with all facilities like tea/coffee, slippers provided. No traffic noise.

Pros: An excellent experience, probably the best accommodation we had on this trip, welcoming, helpful and spacious. A treat.

Cons: Nothing , it was all good.

Pros: The Granvia Okayama is a train station hotel, which can be very convenient, as it was for us. We used it as a base for visiting Naoshima island. The staff tried to be helpful, although their English was not very good. The room was functional, but no more than that.

Cons: There was a real problem communicating with the staff. This is primarily a business hotel, and one would expect better language skills, as one finds at many Japanese hotels. The bathroom in our full size standard room was too small.

Pros: luxshary hotel , very clean and very big room , the view from 11 th. floor is amazing

Pros: very good services and the front desk staff are amazing. They took care of guests very well.

Pros: The scene is nice from hotel window.

Cons: Staff are very nice.

Pros: Great location.

Pros: Very central hotel with nice rooms. The breakfast is regional and and with a lot of different items to choose from. The staff very polite and helpful.

Pros: Very large room, great view. Convenient location near the Okayama station.

Cons: Bed was very hard.

Pros: Unbeatable location stone’s throw from train station and several malls with diverse eating and shopping options

Cons: Rooms have no natural light. Windows face walls, one can only imagine what jail must be like. Bathrooms are a bizarre step up into uneven floors of bathroom.

Pros: The location is extremely convenient

Cons: It would be good if the bed is bigger

Pros: The location very near the train station but not noisy. The room is a nice size and clean . The breakfast is buffet so there are also western choices

Pros: Room is big, clean

Cons: Staff is very unprofessional

Pros: The room was very big - exceeded our expectations! Location is perfect - right across the station and next to plenty of eating options! Would highly recommend it!

Pros: Good location, nice staffs,good breakfast.

Cons: The twin beds room could not get the lights from outside,and the carpet is lightly smelly.

Pros: Can’t beat the location. We made day trips to Hiroshima and Naoshima and being right at the train station was super helpful. The hotel is newly updated, very clean, spacious tub/shower. A little difficult to find from the train platform through the underground station corridors, but easy to see from the street. Just head towards Bic Camera and you’ll find it. Super convenient to food, 7-11, Lawson’s and all kinds of shopping. Would definitely stay here again. Complimentary coffee and facial masks on arrival.

Pros: Freshly made omelette sat breakfast. The view, friendly staff. Location

Pros: Room size, twin bed, good view and location just beside the station

Cons: The NHK transmitting tower too close and not only made me headache all time but also sleepless during the stay.

Pros: Next to station, great location. Only 1-2km from beautiful gardens. Staff very friendly and lots of food options around. Very nice and comfortable room. Big for Japanese standards

Cons: Breakfast was not included in price and was quite expensive to not include breakfast with the price

Pros: Great location

Pros: The bed was the best we have had so far in Japan and the staff were very helpful and courteous

Cons: Could not fault anything

Pros: Less than 3 minutes from the station! The staff are very helpful and friendly.

Pros: Really nice location at the train station, and from there you can go anywhere, visit Okayama, take local trains to go to Kurashiki or Kibitsu. There are many great places to see around and the train station is very nice Bedrooms are quiet and comfortable, great view, and the breakfast is amazing. You have many choices, all delicious. No need to spend more, this hotel is perfect.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Great position tight by the railway station

Pros: Nothing

Cons: Too tint room

Pros: I liked that it was attached to the train station.

Cons: The thing I'm actually really upset about is that I booked the hotel because of price and convenience. Then when I was already in my room they said they would charge and extra 2,000 yen for having another person in my room. This is a proper hotel, not some charge by the hour/person. That's why I'm giving it a not so positive review.

Pros: The location was fantastic.

Cons: Very tired.

Pros: buffet breakfast is very good. The location is very good.

Cons: no gym room & swimming pool

Pros: The personnel and location

Cons: Room was next to shower so we could hear it you could shower till 0h and from 6h. The futon was not so thick so you could feel the ground very well and many squeeky noises of the house

Pros: I liked the staff the most. They were really nice and accommodating.

Cons: Unfortunately, the bed was uncomfortable. The futon was a little too thin.

Pros: The shared room is considered spacious. I was so lucky that only me accommodated that night, however, I guess even it is full, everyone still has some space to open luggage. Shower rooms, toilets, mattress and quilt are all clean. There is share kitchen also well equipped. It’s also very considerate that the hostel compulsory to turn of lights at midnight but doesn’t have curfew for travelers. This keeps well balance among every kind of travelers.

Cons: The location is a bit far from the Okayama station, roughly 10-15 mins walk. And do take note the from counter operation times because not anytime you can have luggage storage service.

Pros: Super nice and super clean hostel. The owners made sure everything was perfect down to the finest detail. I would definitely recommend staying there!

Pros: Friendly place with a large rest room with a kitchen Charming place and lay out Location close to the JR station in a nice area with a lot of restaurants for locals Friendly staff

Pros: About a ten minute walk from train station, convenient location, open kitchen, easy laundry, Torii gate entrance

Cons: Bare bones, no rentals for basic towel, toothbrush, soap; room was just a futon and AC unit and low table, nothing else. Other places for same price in smaller towns had small mirror, cushioned seat, hangers, shelve unit, chair even, and decorations. And there were many unfinished areas in the place that could definitely do with a makeover like replacing mirror in front of sinks, plastered over tiles. It has a gritty look but looks in major need of some renovations. Walls really thin and everything squeaks so hair dyers blasting, creaking floor boards. Also could have maps and schedules of surrounding transport, maps of nearby places, just things that a traveler needs. They do have business cards and posters of current events though.

Pros: The atmosphere. The hostel had an traditional and laid back vibe which was very relaxing and peaceful. The stacked bunk beds we're cool and the common area was great. The staff were friendly and helpful. The location is relatively close to Okayama station, just make sure you follow the directions provided by the hostel as they are more direct than the directions in Google maps (plus there is a location with a similar name 160 meters away).

Cons: There are not many showers or toilets so there may be a queue at busy times, the staff can advise when the busy times are. The wooden corridors amplify the sound a bit when people are walking through.

Pros: Great and friendly service, comfortable living area, kept very clean. Good location near cafes, shops, etc. I loved the natural but modern interior decor and style.

Pros: Torii-Kuguru is a super clean, comfortable hostel. The common room and the kitchen is cute and chill as well. Staff are nice, as well as the staff of their lounge bar. Not really close to Okayama station but more quite.

Pros: very cozy

Cons: a little bit far from Okayama station.

Pros: Loved this place! A really cool Hostel right by the station in Kurashiki. Friendly and helpful staff and a really spacious and well equipped room. There’s an excellent roof terrace and you can buy great burgers from the bar downstairs.

Cons: Was a bit noisy from the bar below until midnight but after then we slept well.

Pros: The bar was very cool, the location was great, just across from the station

Cons: It waa not very soundproof, could hear the people drinking downstairs

Pros: Cozy and clean Location is pretty awesome!! Just couple mins walk from JR Kurashiki

Cons: The lower bed is not that comfortable with barriers on both side

Pros: Nice place and staff. Always helpful! Convenient place. Happy stay!

Pros: we did not eat breakfast; the breakfast burger looked so sad/awful on the photo that we did not intend to eat it..... But the hostel was great, sooo friendly people there, perfect :)

Cons: as many reviewers told before, it was very noisy at night from outside the street. Even if you close the windows you can hear the people standing outside the bar talking. Even the earplugs did not help. But after midnight it was quiet...

Pros: Very good location.

Cons: They don’t have bigger lockers.

Pros: Great location: opposite the train station and only 10 min walking to Kurashiki old town. Very friendly staff, everything clean. Nice Café to chill with good food.

Pros: Staff were so friendly, and the entire guest house was super clean! The lounge was very relaxing and had some free food to share with guests.

Cons: There wasn’t any wash basins on each floor so We had to go to 3 rd floor for brush our teeth . We stayed in a semi private room, and had to whisper to talk, we could hear the guest right next door coughing or breathing Which was little be stressful. It will be nicer if the room had a mirror And a wash basins for each floor for convenience.

Pros: Stylish, close to station.

Cons: Noise from street below our second floor window was unacceptable. Partying till 5 am. Also laundry facilities unavailable till 10 am. Major disruption to day. Need better bedside lighting.

Pros: It was nice using the onsen, and the hotel’s facilities and amenities were very well thought of. Definitely enjoyed the proximity to the station as well.

Pros: The breakfast is good

Cons: The room is little bit small

Pros: This a great value for the money hotel. Rooms are very clean and spacious enough. Bathroom is a bit tight but still enough. Staff is very kind and helpul! This hotel is in a superb location in Kanazawa and basically next to the main train station and you can walk both to the station and the Aeon mall next to it using underground passages which makes it very convenient if the weather is not friendly.

Cons: Hotel is old but well maintained. However, we have stayed at other newer Mitsui Garden hotels in other cities and you could note the difference.

Pros: The staff are super friendly and fluent in English especially the one who help us check-in and check the bus schedule to Inujima, as I remember his surname should be 磯川. We really appreciate his sincere service with a smile. The room is comfy and clean. We love the public bath so much!

Cons: Although we put "do not disturb" door hanger, we expect the hotel will refill some amenities e.g. towel and bottled water as Mitusi Garden Hotel Hiroshima will do it.

Pros: Close to the night life location. Great Onsen. Good Wi-Fi Almost good breakfast

Cons: Small room Only almost good breakfast Only one English speaking staff member.

Pros: Good location, clean, public bath nice, comfortable

Pros: Close to the station. Beautiful onsen.

Cons: Business hôtel.

Pros: There’s a big bath at top of the hotel.

Pros: Location was great. Onsen was lovely.

Cons: Room was small. Parking would have been expensive if we had needed it.

Pros: Good for a budget hotel (under $100/night) Fairly kid-proof Allowed bed-sharing with kids, so we had a twin room for a family of four (kids aged 1.5 and 4) Coin-operated laundry facilities available was a bonus Public bath on floor 10 was nice to have Breakfast buffet was good (cost extra) Great location less than 5 min from train station. Walk 5-10 min to get to loads of shopping, restaurants (giant Aeon mall opening next door in Dec 2014), 20 min stroll down busy/fun street to Okayama Castle and Gardens.

Cons: We travelled in November and it was hot, (22 C, around 70 F) but the A/C didn't work. I think they turn it off at a certain point in the year, so setting it at a low temp only blows air around the room. We had to crack the window but it only opens about 3-4 inches for safety reasons. The staff brought us a fan but then housekeeping took it away the next morning and we had to ask for it again. Minor issue but our Japanese was terrible so communication was slightly difficult.

Pros: Convenient location in walking distance from the train station. Well equipped room.

Pros: Friendly staff, nice location and good atmosphere at the bar downstairs

Cons: There was kind of a smell in the room, I guess due to humidity + heat.

Pros: The location is wonderful and public space is clean

Cons: The room is smaller than I think

Pros: Nicest staff ever. Super helpful. They even carried my luggage upstairs, to help me with my injured back.

Pros: Good for stay

Pros: Good location, clean bathrooms and toilets. After check-in, you will get a free drink( sake or soft drink),it’s pretty special.

Cons: The stairs up to the room is narrow and sharp curved, so that it’s a bit inconvenient for people with big suitcases. The dormitory(upper bed) doesn’t have curtains surrounded by so there’s no privacy at all. Also, I received a mail at 11:00p.m which asked me to pick up the room key before 12:00pm(but I already got mine in hand),that makes me really confused. After I sent a rechecked mail to the hostel, the staff replied I need to change my bed the next day without any explanation(But I’m the only guest) It’s really weird.

Pros: The staff are great, and the place just has a really nice and chill atmosphere

Cons: The top bunk beds don't have curtains.

Pros: The staff was very kind and helpful. The bar is very cosy.

Cons: Not many restaurants close.

Pros: Perfect location The bar under the hostel Free welcome drink!

Cons: No privacy Not worth the money

Pros: Staff and Owners were friendly and welcoming. A free drink was offered on arrival and there was an option for breakfast, as well. They are not far from the train station, located right off of a covered shopping street. Okayama has some interesting places to visit - including gardens, the nearby Bizen-ware ceramics area; and they're at the crossroads for connections to the islands of Kyushu and Shikoku.

Pros: Friendly staff, nice lounge/bar area downstairs (although sort of expensive). Rooms are large and kitchen and bathrooms are well-equipped.

Cons: Walls and floor seemed very thin as we could hear noise both from downstairs (until it closed) as well as adjacent rooms, even though everyone else was trying to be quiet. Window curtains are very thin and almost useless against light, which is a problem when the sun rises at 4 am in the summer. Uniquely among pretty much any capsule hotel or hostel, lockers are not provided by default.

Pros: The staff was amazing! They were so nice and even spoke a little Snglish. The spa was breathtaking! So clean and so many baths!!!!

Cons: The room was super hot and there was no way to control that. Even tho the bed was comfortable it was too hot to sleep comfortably.

Pros: The cost to performance value of this hotel is extremely high. One night stay with two meals served. Good sleep after enjoying the onsen. The hotel provided greatest traditional japanese dinner. No complaint at all.

Pros: Its an amazing place to stay for the couples. Romantic enough for seduction

Cons: The channels were limited on TV. It would be better to access to worldwide channel. And there was need of beautiful girls for MASSAGE

Pros: The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful.

Pros: It's close to the station and a big Mall. The surrounding is quiet.

Cons: It's a little appartement you share with others. The space is narrow and on hot days it gets warm and uncomfortable especially when you don't stay next to the airconditioning/ window. The bathroom couldn't be locked and the kitchen was poorly equipped.

Pros: Nice apartment stay close to the centre of Okayama. Comfortable twin beds, fridge, toiletries, towels, microwave etc provided. Quiet location within walking distance of Okayama station and main tourist sights. I would definitely recommend this place!

Pros: Private feeling despite being a guest house

Cons: Bathroom a little unprivate

Pros: The staff were really helpful and I had no problems with the room. There was an Aeon mall nearby, which was convenient.

Pros: Upon arrival, I was very happy. I was offered a free water bottle. I was contacted before I arrived via WhatsApp to ask my arrival time and he checked me in earlier than normal check in hours. He told me they didn't have a lot of people staying in the hostel, so he upgraded me for free from the 4 bed dorm to the 2 bed room which had a free washing machine in it (no drying machine). He even carried my bag up to the room! I was impressed with his customer service! Everything was great until I went to sleep...see negatives for the other half of my stay

Cons: I was happy with mostly everything until about 11:30 at night when I had already gone to sleep. I heard knocking on my door and two Japanese men who spoke no English tried to tell me something then handed me a phone. It was the hostel owner/manager saying there would be a second person sharing the room with me. I have no problem sharing rooms, it is very normal while traveling. But after a free upgrade to the double room and it already being an hour and a half past check in time, it seemed a little unfair to be woken up so late into the night (this guy came in, took a shower, blow dried his hair, then went through his bag...I couldn't get back to sleep until about 1:30). In addition, beds were kind of hard. Nice to have a free washer, but tough to dry my clothes, limited hanging space.

Pros: Super close to train station . Super clean , comfort beds and cheap! The owner Shinta is super helpful, easy to communicate with.

Pros: The owner had a great welcome and helped us in resolving all issues related to accommodation in his apartments.

Pros: Very helpful, helped me with my bag up the stairs

Cons: 3 floors up. Just an fyi. Not a bad thing for me.

Pros: Shinta was super friendly and gave some amazing recommendations for ramen. The hostel is actually an apartment block converted into hostel rooms. Comfortable bed and the locker space was handy.

Cons: Would have been great to know beforehand that there is no elevator. Was difficult for me since I had a large suitcase so I ended up leaving it at the station lockers.

Pros: The location was good for being close to Okayama city nightlife.

Cons: The cartoon mascot decor was a little odd. I was also a bit surprised to see hardcore adult film channels available considering the mascot decor gave more of a family friendly vibe, instead of business hotel. I would be a bit worried about children flipping through channels and stumbling upon that.

Pros: Old but clean rooms with all amenities. The staff is super friendly and there are free drinks, free breads in the morning and free ice-cream. It's located near the station and surrounded by a lot of restaurants and bars. Nice stay for a reasonable price =)

Pros: Next time I will add breakfast on my booking, location is little bit far from JR station but perfect.

Cons: For me it's perfect

Pros: Hotel located in really nice location, near Okayama station and there are so many restaurants around the hotel (recommend the Okonomiyaki place near the hotel) - the staffs were helpful and friendly. - there were so many stuff that the hotel offer, free ice cream 24hrs, free drinks, free internet, free bread in the morning, free donuts!! Etc really good value with the price -room was clean

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Staff are nice and friendly, location is really nice you can walk around through the garden nearby. Free ice cream and breakfast make it more awesome

Pros: Complimentary breakfast, selection of pastries/coffee/ Orange juice. Free ice cream 24/7 !!! Also many free extras for your room. Staff were very welcoming. I would not hesitate in recommending this hotel to stay in.

Cons: Nothing....

Pros: Location is kinda convenient

Cons: I believe this place used to be an adult hotel (and they did slight refurbishing). Bed is very soft and carpet has a moldy / wet smell.

Pros: The location was perfect, not too far from the station or sights. Staff were friendly, and the room was bright and clean. There were lots of fun freebies available in the lobby, including hot drinks and ice creams.

Pros: Clean and comfortable. Within Japanese business hotel standards. Very near Okayama station. Wifi worked fine. Breakfast is a little "different" with a selection of buns. Free soft drinks a nice touch. Somewhat strange cartoon characters on the walls.

Pros: Nice hotel I would say with a very good location, friendly staffs. It’s also offering some pretty good facilities making it just awesome overall. I definitely recommend it

Cons: I wish there could be a small wardrobe where to put clothes.

Pros: It's clean, as probably every Japanese hostel is and modern.

Cons: The price is just way too high. Beds are small, no place for luggage (all is put into the hallway), you can't even store the luggage securely before 4pm. The guy cleaning stomped around like an elephant, granted, you're probably not in the house in that time period. Everything is just cramped.

Pros: The location is pretty spot on. The place was nicely cleaned as was the showers and toilets. The WiFi was also stable, which is always important.

Cons: Everything was fine yet it felt like everything was a bit lacking.

Pros: It’s was good place to stay but wouldn’t be my top choice.

Cons: I didn’t really like how the towels had to be paid for. I also felt that my items were less secured since the lockers was incredibly small. However, it was good for a one night stay.

Pros: close to station and shops.Bike hire at good value for the day.

Cons: Female dorm to close to kitchen.very noisy! At least a door to divide would have helped. Very small kitchen and only 4 chairs!!

Pros: CHECK IN: Super easy and efficient, and the guy at the desk was friendly. ROOM: Good size for 3 adults, tatami style room. Air conditioning worked well. BATHROOM: Well stocked, good facilities. Best toilets ever. Generally clean, not counting hair plugging the shower drains. LOCATION: Central location, easily accessible by bus or tram.

Cons: BEDDING: I'm no stranger to sleeping on futon, but the futon and pillows in the private rooms were pitifully thin. Could basically feel the tatami under you. Most uncomfortable bedding ever. Would need to be blackout drunk to actually be able to get a decent rest on these futon. BATHROOM: The showers kept flooding due to hair in the drains. CARPET: Carpet leading to private rooms needs relaxing. Lifting, stained, and smells mouldy.

Pros: I stayed for two nights in May. Good location in the middle of a lively commercial district. Short walk away from the Tenmaya bus stop, where you can easily get a bus to the garden/castle. Dormitory, showers, and kitchen were very clean. The bed area has a privacy curtain, power outlets, and a personal light. There is space in the common area for large luggage.

Cons: Depending on the time of year you stay, there may be an event being advertised ad nauseum over the street loud speaker (in my case, it was an advertisement for Golden Week sales). Fortunately, it stops at a reasonable time.

Pros: The location was really good. Also, doing laundry was easy and convenient which I really appreciated!

Pros: The staff at the hostel is very friendly. Bathroom was nice and clean

Cons: The two person room we had was very noisy. The room was very dusty and the matrasses were rockhard.

Pros: Middle of shopping street, efficient check in, clean and good airco. We were 4 (family) in a private room (nr5) at the 3rd floor. We had a good night. Good walking distance from the garden. Best toilet ever.

Cons: Room just big enough for the four of us.

Pros: Good location in between Okayama station and Okayama Castle/Kourakuen. There is an onsen bath close to the hostel for those who prefer that over the showers.

Cons: Linen were clean, but the pillow and comforter must have been quite dusty because I started sneezing every time I lay down on the bed. Also, walls were super thin so I woke up every time someone spoke in the room nextdoors or walked up the stairs outside.

Pros: See view from the room, nice room, comfortable bed.

Cons: We really suffered from the noisy ventilation system (Not the A/C that was off, but the permanent ventilation system).