4-Star Hotels in Ehime Prefecture, Japan

This hotel is right next to the coffee shop on the left side when you exit Matsuyama-shi Station tram stop. If you're coming from Matsuyama Port, you can take the tram from Takahama Station directly to the hotel. The facilities are quite new as it just recently opened. Every afternoon, guests can enjoy complimentary welcome drinks, and there's free ice cream in the evenings, which is a great draw. The hotel's location is excellent for getting around; Matsuyama-shi Station, which has many buses to Shikoku, Tokyo, Osaka, and Okayama, is right downstairs.

I booked a two-bed room, which was quite spacious, but it didn't include breakfast and still cost 1418 RMB, even on a weekday. I really felt it was too expensive. Similar rooms at the Crowne Plaza and Daiwa Roynet Hotel nearby were only around 800 RMB and 600 RMB, respectively, for the same day. Aside from the high price, the hotel's hot spring and complimentary udon noodles were indeed excellent. During the hot spring's operating hours, there were free ice cream and Yakult available for self-service. This hotel is located on Ookaido street, a 10-minute walk from Matsuyama Castle, 2 minutes from Mitsukoshi department store, and 3 minutes from the tram station to Matsuyama JR Station. Once you get your bearings, it feels very convenient. I just wish the price wasn't so high; I think maybe I overpaid this time!

🧹 **Cleanliness** Overall, the hotel is clean and tidy, which is a strong point for Japanese chain hotels. The room was well-cleaned, the bedding was fresh, and the bathroom materials were easy to maintain, so there were no issues with standing water. 🏙️ **Location** This hotel's location is its biggest selling point – situated on Matsuyama's main shopping street, ”Okaido,” directly opposite the Mitsukoshi Department Store, with various restaurants and shops nearby. Matsuyama Castle is also within walking distance. 💁 **Service** The front desk staff provided good service with a proactive attitude, which is quite rare for hotels in Japan. 🛏️ **Facilities** The facilities are quite comprehensive, typical of a standard business hotel. The bathroom has a separate wet and dry area, and the shower space is ample. There's also a coin-operated washing machine, convenient for longer stays. Overall, this hotel offers great value for money, with a convenient location, spacious and clean rooms, and excellent service. It's perfect for a short stay in Matsuyama.

A nice hotel with full hotel services minus Onsen. It is a little dated but services and staffs are great. There are four restaurants and Akiyoshi is the reputable one offering sea bream to be eaten in four ways. The hotel is next to Mitsukoshi and Okaido. The walking street is also linked to Takashimaya.

The hotel is not close to Dogo Onsen street and you will need to drive or get a taxi if you want to go there. There are no restaurants or shops nearby the hotel. There is a walk nearby the hotel you can take which offers nice scenery in the woods. The hotel looks a bit dated particularly the bedrooms and the corridors. I asked for a quiet room facing the mountain instead of one facing a busy road and had to pay an additional 2200 yen. The hotel has a number of onsens and I like the outdoor ones best. The buffet dinner and breakfast offer good selection and I particularly like the dinner which offered nice teppanyaki beef and sushi. The hotel reception staff spoke very little English and the hotel did not reply to an email I sent them asking for transportation information to get to the hotel. There are buses near the hotel which go to Matsuyama and Imabari but they run infrequently.

I had booked this hotel last-minute after completing the Shimanami-Kaido and I couldn't have been happier! It simply is the tallest building in the WHOLE IMABARI! The view from my room facing the town and the mighty Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge was incredible, I could nllt stop staring! There is a drugstore and a Lawson a 2min walk from the hotel as well as a Uniqlo and plenty of restaurants. The breakfast cost 2500yen so it's expensive but IMO worth it. The hotel has several businesses in it as it's a massive building including a branch of Imabari towels and I'm glad I was able to purchase some. The hotel has its own onsen but it's not free. However, it's only for paying guests so it is never too busy. There is a sauna, ice-cold pool, an outdoor stone bath and a huge indoor one. My room was big with plenty of sunlight. Overall, my stay here was amazing.

Room The room was spacious and clean. The furniture was stylish and made me feel relaxed. The presence of a sauna was a big plus. Having the toilet separate from the bathroom was also nice. Location I think it's in a good location for sightseeing in the city. Also, since the hotel is on the 8th floor of a department store, it was convenient for eating and buying souvenirs. Parking I parked in the adjacent multi-story parking garage. There was a connecting walkway, so getting around was convenient.

It's a bit of a walk from the station, but it's one of the better options in the immediate area. Just a heads up that convenience stores are only found closer to the station.

We wanted to experience Dogo Onsen and this was a great choice (albeit expensive because it was a holiday weekend). The hotel is lovely and the service is beyond excellent. The staff was super kind as we are English speakers. Plus, we really enjoyed the hotels onsens better than the ones in town (the Dogo Onsen is being renovated and only one room was open for each gender; the same was the case with the Annex). The hotels onsens were lovely and the private outdoor onsen was a really lovely experience. We also took advantage of their convenient bus service into town although it’s only a 10 minute walk and we walked multiple times. Highly recommend!

This is the first time I've given a full 5-star rating; absolutely no flaws! The location is fantastic, and the ¥2,500 breakfast is incredible value for money. I loved the 9:30 PM complimentary late-night snack and the daily complimentary drink. It's also the first time I've ever seen a foot massager in a hotel room. You can catch the airport limousine bus right across the street, and Okaido shopping street and the Mitsukoshi department store are right there too. Matsuyama Castle is just behind the hotel—less than a 10-minute walk—and the tram stops right out front for easy access to the train station and Dogo Onsen.