Hotels With Bar in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan

The twin room was really cramped; there was hardly any space after putting down the two beds. The hotel's main advantage is its location near the port, perfect for island hopping. Out of all the hotels on our Shikoku trip, this was the only one that didn't provide complimentary bottled water in the room. We stayed here the night before to catch the 8:04 Slowbro ferry to Shodoshima. Later, we moved to a hotel near Kawaramachi Station, which was half the price, had a larger room with a massage chair, and plenty of restaurants nearby…

Hard to truly review this property as we checked in but didn't stay.  We were under the impression that we had booked the Hotel rather than the Inn - it can be confusing as they have nearly identical names. Judging by the lobby and location of the Inn, we did not feel that it was up to our standards.  Thus, we immediately checked out and booked the Hotel instead for our stay. Unfortunately, at the point our prepayment was non-refundable.  This was ultimately our fault, but please be advised to make sure that you would like to stay at the Inn (a more business stay lodging) rather than the Hotel (a more traditional full service lodging).

I booked an accessible room, and it was genuinely spacious. It's really comfortable to stay in a 35 sqm room in Japan. There was a slight odor when I first entered the room, but it cleared up after I turned on the air purifier. Downside: The soundproofing isn't great. Upside: Everything else is a plus. The location is excellent. There's an airport shuttle right downstairs, which costs 1000 yen and goes directly to the airport. There are frequent services, almost hourly. Location: Whether you're going to the airport, Takamatsu Port for island hopping, or the JR station, everything is within walking distance. It's a 12-minute walk to Takamatsu Port, which was perfect for our island-hopping itinerary. Mitsukoshi department store is just a few minutes' walk from the hotel, and it has an LV store with plenty of stock. There are also many choices for drugstores, restaurants, and cafes. The room was cleaned daily. One time, I forgot to hang the 'please clean' sign and thought it wouldn't be done, but when I returned to the room, it felt completely refreshed, which was a lovely surprise. I forgot to take photos of the room, so I've included a picture of the beautiful blue sea and sky instead.

This is my third time staying at this hotel, and this time I stayed for four nights. The open-air bath was clean and very comfortable, and the sauna was also very good. Our room was cleaned every day, and we were very satisfied with the careful work. I used the restaurant last time, and the breakfast buffet had a wide variety of items and everything was delicious, and the Japanese food was also very good. It was a satisfying stay at a reasonable price. I would like to stay again. Thank you.

Located in the heart of the bustling commercial district, the hotel boasts elegant Art Deco decor. The front desk staff who checked me in spoke English, and interestingly, on my check-out day, both front desk agents spoke Chinese. The room's furniture and lighting subtly exuded an old-money aesthetic, feeling natural and effortlessly sophisticated.

The hostel is convenient within 5 minutes walk from Kawaramachi Station. (Because the railway passes in front of the dormitory, the noise of the train from the first car to the last car will continue to be heard, so please avoid sensitive people) there is an izakaya next to the dormitory, and there is a convenience store for Lawson. In the dormitory, the staff provide free ice cream during the working hours, please refer to it. When I went, there was a Korean staff, so it was easy to ask and receive guidance. The dormitory is separated from the mixed room for women, but the noise is all heard. There's a circle inside the dormitory private bed. The outlet has a basic two-ball outlet on the wall. The temperature inside the room was comfortable and the shower booth was also good and the water pressure was good and I used it without any difficulty. Basically, one towel is provided and in the shower room Body shower, shampoo and conditioner are available, and other amenities can be brought with you or purchased for a fee. I found a place near the airport bus on the last day of my trip after my trip to the suburbs.

Shuttle Service: When booking accommodations, there were only two ways to arrange a shuttle, and for some reason, my email only linked to a very old address I rarely use. My messages went unanswered. I also tried calling from other cities in Japan, but an automated Japanese voice service picked up. Thankfully, at JR Kotohira Station, there was an Information counter. A young, helpful service attendant who spoke simple English immediately called the hotel for me when she heard where I was staying. The car arrived in about 5 minutes. The shuttle driver, a slightly chubby young man with glasses, spoke excellent English. He was quite chatty and humorous, making the ride enjoyable. He also recommended a famous local udon restaurant and advised that climbing to the top of Konpira-san Shrine would take at least 2.5 hours (definitely allow more time if you want to look around carefully and take photos). Luggage Storage: We arrived at the hotel at 11 AM, dropped off our luggage, and headed straight for a meal before ascending Konpira-san. Upon returning to the hotel, our luggage had already been delivered directly to our room. Room: We booked a bit late, but for this price, in other major Japanese cities, you'd only get a quarter of the space. My friend commented that she could finally spread out her suitcase and organize her belongings. There was also a dressing room/vanity, though the lighting was a bit dim. In the evenings, we enjoyed tea on the balcony, which was a very pleasant spot to relax and enjoy the view. Our room offered a direct view of the hotel garden and pond, a wonderful experience. Restaurant: When booking, I chose the hotel's ”Sanuki Santoku” (Three Treasures of Sanuki) dining plan. The waiter escorted us to a table with a great view and explained each dish. The food was delicious, and I was absolutely stuffed (I have a small appetite). Most of the service staff appeared to be of Indian descent. Other Features: 1) I really loved the public lounge. In the evenings, the spacious design and soft lighting created a wonderful ambiance. It was very atmospheric to sit and slowly savor coffee/champagne (complimentary). 2) Our accommodation included one complimentary 45-minute private onsen session on the same floor as the lounge. It had a sofa and drinks, but only one shower stall, so if there were multiple people, we'd have to take turns. For me, the time was too short, and the water temperature wasn't as high as in the public bath. 3) The public bath had two pools. A smaller one outdoors, where the water was quite hot, and a sauna room, which was also very hot! I personally preferred the public bath.

Very satisfied, the room is clean and spacious, with a small balcony where you can watch the sunset. There are not many options on Naoshima, and I highly recommend this one. It's about 10 minutes away from the pier, and there are signs along the way, but it's a bit hard to push the luggage uphill. There is only one 7-star hotel on the entire island, and it's about 13 minutes from the hotel. Basically, dinner is solved at convenience stores. I personally recommend taking the island bus for sightseeing, which costs 100 yen per time. Bicycles are very difficult to ride, and there are many uphill roads. If you are not very physically fit, it is not recommended to ride a bicycle.

I use this hotel every time I'm on business, and the staff are always friendly. While there aren't many hotels in the Marugame area, I think staying here is a good option.

The location is ideal, close to Watao Station and the airport bus station, only five minutes walk. The overall clean management, especially the common area, the kitchen facilities are also full, if you want to cook by yourself, it is definitely a good choice. The owner is very friendly and welcoming, fluent in English, and there is no problem with communication.