VIA INN OKAYAMA JR-West Group ★★★

"The location is absolutely perfect. Okayama feels like the cheapest area in Japan; I even saw drinks for 80 and 100 yen in vending machines. You can reach AEON via an underground passage for one-stop shopping. Next to Muji, there's a big supermarket where you can snag discounted sashimi after 8 PM by following the staff (who put out yellow tags) 😄. Across the street, there's a row of eateries; I particularly enjoyed the fish broth noodles at a ramen shop called Oki something. There's also a Don Quijote nearby, which is convenient for late-night shopping, and it's quite affordable. However, the budget supermarket LAMU, recommended by some influencers, isn't worth a visit. There's a bus to Okayama Airport, but it's best to check the schedule the night before. If you have lunch at Okayama Station and then take the bus for an China Eastern flight to Shanghai, you might miss it. Taking the JR to Kurashiki is also very convenient, and the outlet mall at Kurashiki Station is great for browsing. I'm planning to bring my parents here for a week next time."

Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama ★★★★

"Room space is quite small, the location is great. Close to the station and Aeon shopping mall"

The OneFive Okayama ★★★

"SCAM HOTEL AND SCAM TRIP.com IN PRICING AND ADVERTISEMENT !!! DO NOT BOOK!!! I checked in and immediately checked out because the room was in unacceptable condition — dirty bathroom, damaged furniture, and a severely indented mattress. The actual state of the property was completely different from the photos and description. What is equally concerning is the misrepresentation through Trip.com. The listing, reviews, and images created an expectation that did not match reality at all. After comparing with Google reviews, the discrepancies were obvious. Check any bookings done in @trip.com and the reviews they put against google reviews and other platforms. THEY DIFFER TREMENDOUSLY! Paying $230 for a room that was uninhabitable and unusable is unacceptable. This was not a minor issue — it was a basic standards failure and a lack of transparency in how the property is advertised on booking platforms."

ANA Crowne Plaza OKAYAMA by IHG ★★★★

"Not only is the hotel's location great, but the facilities and cleanliness are also excellent. The service to guests is also excellent."

Hotel Granvia Okayama ★★★★

"We enjoyed the service and comfort of the hotel. Buffet breakfast was great too. Parking is available at the basement. It’s just next to JR station and many shopping malls."

Dormy Inn Okayama Natural Hot Spring ★★★

"All is great and in particular KibinoYu Onsen was awesome!!"

APA Hotel Okayama Ekimae ★★★

"I was glad the room was clean."

Momo Teracce ★★★

Shikinokaban ★★

"The introduction of this hotel is completely inconsistent with the actual situation. There is no hot spring at all, 24-hour front desk service KTV and restaurant. The open space is full of garbage and weeds, the room is dimly lit, and there are big spider webs, and it is far, far away from the station. Needless to say, it is simply unimaginable in a place with no credibility like Japan. A one-night stay costs ¥2,000, which is equivalent to 40,000 yen."