Himeji hotellia

Plussat: Free Spa facilities, complimentary soba for supper, 5min walk from/to Himeiji station, walking distance to Himeiji castle. Good selection of restaurants around area.

Miinukset: Room is tiny. Barely managed to squeeze in two large suitcases, Cleaners didn’t clean dust from top areas (generally clean though). Room fixtures are old and basic (not big deal). Insufficient pillows.

Plussat: Onesen, aamiainen, iltanuudelit

Miinukset: Erittäin kova sänky ja tyynyt

Plussat: The location is excellent if you are travelling by train. The staff was considerate and efficient, to the point that you are offerred hot towels on arrival. The hotel has its own onsen and offers free freshly-cooked noodles as late night smacks. I really enjoyed my stay here and would stay again.

Miinukset: It was all good.

Plussat: Location really good and super good value for money

Miinukset: Not as confortable as expected

Plussat: Location great, amenities such as onsen very nice; free ramen each evening much appreciated.

Plussat: Very good bath and very well located (by walk: less than 5 min from the station and 20 minutes from the castle).

Miinukset: The rooms are a bit small.

Plussat: We were so surprised and pleased with Dormy Inn. Considering the low price, we expected nice but basic facilities, but everything exceeded that. The room was clean and very comfortable, with lovely private bathrooms. The onsen steals the show though. It’s on the top floor and has large indoor and outdoor tubs, with plenty of washing stations and lockers to leave your belongings in (you bring the key with you on a strap round your wrist). We loved it and didn’t want to leave. On top of that, they provide free ramen each night after 9:30 pm and it’s delicious! We didn’t get dinner out on the night we were there so we could have the yummy ramen. Location wise, it’s perfect. Steps away from the station, and only a 15 minute walk from the entrance to Himeji Castle. We were in Japan for a month and Dormy Inn stands out as one of my favorite places we stayed. Feels like a ryokan but with modern rooms and facilities.

Plussat: It was close to the station and the staff was great. The hotel was about a 10 minute walk from Himeji castle.

Miinukset: My biggest complaint would have to be that the window could have been better insulated from the outside sound. My room was on the 4th floor and I could hear cars and people outside until around midnight. It wasn't overly loud but it could have been quieter.

Plussat: The rooftop onsen is superb! Location is only few minute walk from train station. Hotel and room is clean and tidy. Bed is comfortable. Free ramen tasted good!

Miinukset: None

Plussat: The location was close to the train station, tourist information centre, shopping malls, castle, supermarket There is hotel parking available There is a good tv channel selection and informative pages. The breakfast was great There was complimentary ramen in the evening The staff were welcoming.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Hot bath was nice

Miinukset: Staff did not smile

Plussat: Siisti, hyvä aamiainen

Plussat: Excellent location, nice room, lovely communal areas, very good buffet breakfast.

Miinukset: Everything was good.

Plussat: Location was across the road from the JR train station. Friendly and knowledgeable staff Close to shopping and dining areas

Plussat: The location was good; just a few minutes walk from the JR Himeji station.

Plussat: This hotel exceeded expectations for the price. Small but very cozy, clean room, excellent breakfast, convenient location by train station.

Miinukset: Hotel only offers heat in the winter, room was a bit warm and could have used AC or ability to open window.

Plussat: The breakfast is good but the premises is very old and needs to be renovated.

Miinukset: The property needs to be renovated and remodelled.

Plussat: Good onsen with outside and inside bath. Rest area with books, tv and massage chairs. Large well-designed comfortable room with shower and basin, newly refurbished.

Miinukset: Hotel corridors felt cold. No sound proofing.

Plussat: Great location.

Plussat: Space is bigger compared to other hotels.

Plussat: Almost NEXT TO Station.

Plussat: I love everything about this hotel except for one thing and that’s for NOT allowing those with tattoos into the public baths. I enjoy the onsens and wish i could go especially after a long hard day of travel or work. Please consider this because people with tattoos are paying guests as well.

Miinukset: Not allowing those with tattoos access to the onsen.

Plussat: Spacious rooms, fantastic view and the onsen was well-maintained. Also located right next to the train station. Area is lively, convenience stores everywhere and likewise for food.

Miinukset: Staff did not fall short of fulfilling guest requests but were impersonal and transactional. They didn't smile once at anyone during my entire stay (sour faces is a more accurate description) and look like they hate their jobs. Definitely not what you expect from a hotel chain like Monterey.

Plussat: Nice, comfortable hotel. Great location, great breakfast!

Plussat: Everything

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The location is perfect. It's right next to Himeji station which is quite convenient. The department stores and shopping streets are all around. Walking to Himeji castle is not too far about 1km. The room is very clean and comfortable. Staffs are very polite and nice. The hotel building looks new and modern, however, the interior is a lot of classic which inherits the style of most Monterey hotels. I will definitely come back this hotel when i visit Himeji.

Plussat: The best breakfast. Excellent location with a convenient store in the same building and a lot of restaurants and shops near by. Very close to the railway station and bus terminals.

Miinukset: None.

Plussat: Huge bed. Good shower. Breakfast pretty good, Asian food great, western food ok.

Miinukset: No where to sit reception. Hotel not easy to navigate, reception on third floor and difficult to find car park entrance.

Miinukset: The room has no adjustment for cool air conditioning.

Plussat: Location, close to train station

Miinukset: Room was very small, could barely walk with my suitcase opened. Little choices of breakfast, food quality was barely acceptable, and zero variety for 2 consecutive days.

Plussat: The staff was exceptional friendly and helpful. The rooms were fantastic, small and functional. I really appreciate to be able to open the window for fresh air.

Miinukset: The breakfast room was really bleak and uninviting.

Plussat: Being in Himeji.

Miinukset: No heat in the room. Bed was of poor quality and maid service needs improving.

Plussat: The mattress is comfortable.

Miinukset: The door of the room has a loud sound when close it.

Plussat: Onsen is very good and nice variation. Very good Location and secure plenty of parking .

Miinukset: We book for non-smoking . But there were no smoke-free floor. They has smoking room right in front of elevator. So the smoke is along the hallway. We have to hold our breath until we reach the room. I compliant but they only offer the further room on the same floor.

Plussat: The hotel is very clean and about 15 mins walk out of the south exit of Himeji station - which is the exact opposite direction from Himeji Castle, despite the hotel's name. The spa facilities were excellent, with a couple of pools available to guests. Be prepared to be the only foreigner there however and make sure you've read up on onsen / bath house etiquette (naked, wash yourself head to toe in of the little booths before getting in the water, put your little white towel on your head whilst in the water etc.). Location-wise, other than being in the opposite direction of the castle from the station it's not in a bad place - pretty close to the station and a bit of night life, with lots of really lovely traditional Japanese restaurants within a few minutes walk. Getting to the castle itself is easy: walk back to the station, out of the north exit and it's right there in the distance - very impressive! About another 15 mins walk and you'll arrive - it's well worth your time and the walk, don't bother with the bus.

Miinukset: It's a nice hotel at a decent price, obviously very popular with Japanese guests (very busy for the two nights we were there) - my only issue as a non-Japanese speaking guest is that the English language skills of the reception staff either were zero or not that good, and the hotel support staff (such as in the Spa area, where you want to make sure you understand what you're doing) spoke none. Yes, this is Japan and the onus is absolutely on the visitors to make themselves understood - but out of the places we stayed during our 2 weeks in Japan this hotel was definitely the toughest communication-wise. Maybe we were just unlucky - we did deploy our stock Japanese phrases but to no avail! Not a negative against the hotel, just something to consider if you also have limited native language skills and don't know your way around the country very well.

Plussat: Laundary room was good. Breakfast was good with wide selection of food. Free shuttle to station on last day appreciated.

Miinukset: Compared to normally spotless hotels, the cleanliness was not great, dirty grout in the bathroom. On opening the elevator door the stench of smoke from the smoking room filled the hall.

Plussat: The staff speak a little english but they are extremely helpful and kind. The rooms are comfortable and you can always leave your bags at the reception desk if you come earlier than expected. Great SPA facility you can enter for free if you stay in the hotel.

Plussat: Nice place. Not too distant from the station (about 10 minutes away on foot, but towards the non-castle side). The hotel has a nice onsen. Staff were very nice. Rooms were clean and tidy. Would stay again.

Plussat: Great room, great staff, great price

Miinukset: Pillows were a little uncomfortable

Plussat: An inexpensive taxi ride from the station. Interesting shopping in the area. Historical castle. Nice rooftop view. Great care to safeguard guest health.

Plussat: For the money. The location and the quality was really good. We plan to stay there again for sure.

Miinukset: I’m a picky person but there was nothing on the hotel side or the location I would have to say it was bad.. Restaurants were very close by. The staff was friendly. We even borrowed bicycles to ride around.

Plussat: Very near to Himeji castle, flee market and shopping street. Hotel rooftop are the great spot for chilling and watching the castle but not during winter season lol, free coffee also

Miinukset: Room is small for traveller with big suitcase and shopping goods

Plussat: excellent bathroom with good equipment. love the free drink corner at the lobby. very polite staff and provide a lots of travel guide.

Miinukset: the room is a bit small and there isn't much space left when we have opened our luggage. a bit far away from the Himeji station.

Plussat: Convenient location to see Himeji Castle though it is a little way off the station. Staff put our luggage into our rooms when we visited the castle. As advertised, Himeji Castle can be seen from the rooftop.

Miinukset: The room is a bit small. It feels like a room originally for a single traveler with an additional bed. Though Himeji Castle can be seen, it is still a bit obstructed by the building in front of it.

Plussat: Free coffee & tea, and amenities in the foyer. An excellent breakfast available for 1000yen. Great location, close to the castle and the station.

Plussat: Excellent service. Low cost cleaning. Small valve for money room.

Plussat: Comfortable、clean、friendly、quilt and good location.

Miinukset: Nothing.

Plussat: A nice stay at this hotel. Good location. Close to the castle and shopping streets. Supermarket around the corner. Facilities are good, offer coffee, thee and other hygiene products in the lobby. Well worth the price. Loved the roof top.

Miinukset: Bed was slightly hard. Small room. Staff was friendly English appeared limited. Overall very pleasant stay.

Plussat: Basic hotel, but fantastic value for money in great location between the station and castle. Had better western breakfast options than other more expensive places we stayed in Japan. All staff friendly and helpful. Perfect for an overnight stay with our two young children.

Miinukset: Room was on the small side

Plussat: Breakfast was good. Easy location.

Miinukset: Too small for us.

Plussat: friendly staff, kids under 13 years old are free, excellent breakfast

Miinukset: breakfast was included and good quality.

Plussat: Compact but clean and well appointed rooms, friendly and efficient staff, great breakfast and excellent location - a short walk to the station and Himeji Castle, and only a few minutes walk from the wonderful Koba&More ramen restaurant.

Miinukset: The rooms are pretty compact and you have to step up into the (compact) bathroom ... but for the price I have absolutely nothing to complain about.

Plussat: It was close to places to shop and eat, and not close to the castle.

Miinukset: It was a bit far from the train station for comfortable walking. You can walk and we did, but with luggage it was a bit far.

Plussat: Good value for money, basic hotel. Conveniently located near the JR station and only a few minutes walk from the castle and gardens.

Miinukset: Nothing that I could complain about for the price

Plussat: everything is perfect. Unexpected free breakfast is a bonus.

Plussat: Close to the JR Himeji station. The Himeji Castel was about 15 mins on foot. The room was clean and the mattress was very comfortable. The staff were very nice and helpful. Highly recommended!

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The staff are very polite and friendly Check in and out via the kiosk machine with the help of the staff(if required) Great value for money Very spacious and modern room; equipped with all the necessary amenities Near to bus and train stations

Plussat: Very polite staff, near to Himeji station, everything seemed new and clean. Room was not to small, tea, instant coffee, cups, fridge and water boiler available in the room, was not expensive.

Miinukset: There seemed to be water running down between the bathtub and the wall in the bathroom when showering, but this might be completely okay and just some kind of bathtub construction I‘ve never seen before.

Plussat: Near station, easy to find Friendly staff Nice breakfast

Plussat: Staff are all very cheerful and welcoming. Very clean, spacious room had everything we needed. We decided to have a breakfast at the hotel because we found good write ups. And we were very happy we did! Fantastic range of different types of food available at the buffet style breakfast. You can find western style breakfast as well as Japanese dishes specialised locally produced vegetables and meat, etc.

Miinukset: Nothing that we didn’t like about!

Plussat: Only two blocks from the station, very clean.

Miinukset: Staff was very very friendly until they asked for my passport and I produced a residencer card. The lady even went to the manager to ask if it was ok to accept it. WTF.

Plussat: Staff were very friendly and helpful

Miinukset: Very strict on check-out time that even a minute excess needs to be paid. Other hotels never do this and some even give allowance on check-out time

Plussat: Good quality accomodation for the price. Nice and convenient.

Plussat: Amazing staff, very helpful. Great breakfast

Plussat: Staff & location

Plussat: Hotel is okay for the money we've paid. Sauna was a bonus.

Miinukset: A bit run down.

Plussat: Only location near to station.

Miinukset: Too small room and congested bed arrangement.

Plussat: Location is perfect, just one minute walk from the JR station. Public bath is an interesting experience.

Miinukset: Rooms are quite outdated, but they do their job. Parts of the hotel are smoking ones and the smell is very embedded in the hotel which can be unpleasant.

Plussat: Basic inexpensive hotel that did the job for one night. Easy to get to city centre or 'Last Sumaurai' temple (Shosa mountain). McDonalds is a very short distance away. Breakfast was buffet style and adequate. Room functional and comfortable enough. Free parking. Staff friendly and courteous.

Miinukset: Exit from the car park was very difficult and relied on other drivers letting you out at a busy junction. Surrounding area not that good but Japan is safe wherever you are. Beds were hard, as most are in Japan.

Plussat: Free car parking. Next to a river where you can walk. Little way out of town but convenient for car drivers. there are large stores firly near - A Can Do and supermarket. good buffet breakfast

Plussat: Clean, comfortable and good location.

Miinukset: No coffee.

Plussat: 5 mins from the station and from Himeji Castle Cheap coin laundry

Miinukset: Very expensive for what it was Small rooms, not particularly clean Unpleasant reception smelled of food, with low grade breakfast served there Early check out time

Plussat: The room is ok, good size and good bed

Miinukset: When we arrived they gave us a smoking room, but we told them and they change us to another room. They were so nice with us

Plussat: They served quite a decent breakfast, and dinner with Curry & Udon (Japanese style noodles). The location is also in the shopping area. I bet only a handful number of great hotels like this offer a double room for 6500 yen in Himeji.

Miinukset: If I were to give a positive advice, then double rooms should be a bit bigger.

Plussat: A great simple room with a good location. Everything worked well!

Plussat: Free food, yay

Plussat: Staff was extremely helpful and friendly!

Miinukset: Rooms were small.

Plussat: Winderful warm and welcoming staff! Thank you for a lovely stay and great recommondatuons!

Plussat: The owner was super nice and fun to chat with. It's an older style place but she has made it comfortable. And, for the money it was good value.

Plussat: The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful and fun, and really made the stay enjoyable. The location is very convenient, close to both the station and the castle, and the price is really cheap in general, especially considering how good the location is.

Plussat: The location was excellent.In the dormitory besides every bed there is a small lamp and electricity.

Miinukset: The public place is small.All the hotel is small eith very poor lights.It looks old .

Plussat: It was clean and welcoming. The host was lovely. She gave us recommendations and did everything she could to make us feel welcome. We even went out with her one evening! Thanks so much would come again.

Plussat: Loved the staff, the people I met there and the location. Homely vibe!

Miinukset: There were some insects in the room and no coffee. But that was totally compensated by the atmosphere and friendliness of the staff!

Miinukset: Far too expensive for what it provided. Very thin walls between rooms

Plussat: Location - relatively close to station albeit on South Side.

Miinukset: Room was sadly in need of renovation, ie peeling wallpaper etc. Towels old/thin. No cups provided for tea/coffee. No gowns, washers etc supplied in room. Self Service trolley outside lift. Superior Double Bed Room meant one side of bed against the wall. Would DEFINITELY not return nor recommend this hotel.

Plussat: It was central easy to find 5min walk from Himeji station. The single room was very spacious, comfortable and quiet.

Miinukset: It is quite old and bathroom a little a bit tight for space if you were a large person, but fine for a one or two nights stay.

Plussat: Though the room was not newly renovated, it was spacious with all facilities such as warm-keeping electric kettle, hair dryer and even torch was available for contingency. Microwave and laundry service were also available at the lower floor. The lobby provided mini library with free green tea and coffee for leisure. The non-English speaking staff was very polite and helpful. Convenient store and supermarket were within few minutes walk. It took about 10 minutes walk to Himeji Station. Generally speaking, l enjoyed very much of this 3 nights home-like stay.

Miinukset: The washroom was too compacted. However, the design of the faucet turning between the basin and the tub facilitated its ultilisation in this washroom.

Plussat: Great hotel to stay in, a little further away on the opposite side of the railway station to the Castle, but still an easy walking distance. Which we did several times both sober and tipsy. Our motorcycle was stored undercover about 10 m from the hotel with an old guy watching it. Was a good option and priced right for us.

Plussat: While the staff didn't speak any English, they were super friendly and nice. Bathtub was awesome and wifi was working well.

Miinukset: Location wasn't great and the staff didn't speak any English.

Plussat: Very close to Himeji castle. Perfect for an overnight stay to sightsee around Himeji. Staff are very welcoming.

Plussat: Conveniently located right in between Himeji station and Himeji castle. The quiet surrounding and the great facilities provided offered a comfortable stay. Great value!

Plussat: Very comfortable bed and pillow. There‘s everything you need and near to the railwaystation.

Miinukset: Bathroom is really small.

Plussat: The location was easy walking distance from station and to the castle. Himeji is a lovely place to spend a night.

Miinukset: Hotel was in a back lane so a little difficult to locate. Also the bathroom was very tiny with a big step down out of it. Though it was adequate I think they should warn people in case of mobility issues.

Plussat: The location of the property is close to the station and castle. Staff are friendly

Miinukset: The rooms are tiny (even for Japan standards), suitable for perhaps one person for an over night stay. With two people and luggage we needed to strategically manoeuvre ourselves around the room! Also rooms are a little dated

Plussat: The location is great - close to the station and the castle. And there are many restaurants around it.

Miinukset: It's located in a side street and some signs are written in katakana. So if you cannot read Japanese and are not used to navigate the side streets in Japan, it can be a bit difficult to find.

Miinukset: the internet in this property was poor and all staffs DO NOT speak English at all even they are very polite and nice.