Hiroshima Grand Intelligent Hotel

“An eclectic hotel, European style, excellent breakfast, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED”

Japanese architecture 101 - Golden Rule - NEVER ask a Japanese architect to design a European style hotel. It is guaranteed to look like something more fitting to Disney World. The entrance foyer to the Grand intelligent Hotel in Hiroshima made a clear statement of what was to come - an English fi… lisää

Japanese architecture 101 - Golden Rule - NEVER ask a Japanese architect to design a European style hotel. It is guaranteed to look like something more fitting to Disney World. The entrance foyer to the Grand intelligent Hotel in Hiroshima made a clear statement of what was to come - an English fireplace and two suits of armour. To describe the reception area as tacky would be a gross understatement. Make a list of everything that symbolises Europe and randomly incorporate them into your hotel foyer. Fortunately there was no miniature Eiffel Tower or slow, claustrophobic French lift but there was a French courtyard reproduction. I kid you not! Now that has covered all of the negatives, leaving only the positives. The room, on any World standard, was enormous, with a separate toilet and bathroom. The size is best visualised in number of doors - 7. The bedroom area was about twice the size of our room in the Washington Hotel in Tokyo. Two comfortable, double beds and enough lounge sofa to comfortably seat 6+ people, all in European style, with heavily patterned carpet and curtains and lots of timber finishing. Lots of power points for your electronic devices. The bathroom was large with a separate bath/shower area, with a large, well-designed bath. Epsom salts to ease those aching tourist bones. The shower operation was marginally confusing but let’s not split hairs! Now, whilst we are sure all the room are of similar European design, they probably vary in size. We were on a tour so can’t comment on price, but if room 607 is available at an affordable price, register your interest quickly. Convenient location with a small Seven-11 on the corner and a large number of restaurants within walking distance at the Central Station. Breakfast was very good with a wide choice, including the usual hot (lukewarm) items. The small custards were particularly nice. So hard to fault if you look beyond the eclectic decor. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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“Kitsch decor and spacious rooms”

The public areas of the hotel are very kitsch and the decor includes knights, bears and regency chairs. The room was large with a separate entrance way, toilet and shower room. The TV was also large. The breakfast had both Japanese and western dishes. The hotel was close to the Hiroshima train… lisää

The public areas of the hotel are very kitsch and the decor includes knights, bears and regency chairs. The room was large with a separate entrance way, toilet and shower room. The TV was also large. The breakfast had both Japanese and western dishes. The hotel was close to the Hiroshima train station.

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“A very nice experience”

This hotel is very close to the train station and it's and easy walk. Our room was at the front of the hotel and we were on the corner, very spacious with a dressing area and bedroom plus 2 TVs. Even though we over looked a very busy street there was no traffic noise. It was nice to have a showe… lisää

This hotel is very close to the train station and it's and easy walk. Our room was at the front of the hotel and we were on the corner, very spacious with a dressing area and bedroom plus 2 TVs. Even though we over looked a very busy street there was no traffic noise. It was nice to have a shower room. The room included a kettle and nespresso machine, there was also coffee, tea and water available in the foyer.

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“A good night's sleep ”

A few minutes walk from the Hiroshima station. Quick check-in, with helpful staff. Rooms are dark, equipped with all comforts [room 512] no bottled water offered. Kettle available, with tea or coffee. On the corner is a convenient shop, and nearby some restaurants. Breakfast buffet at extra cost 24… lisää

A few minutes walk from the Hiroshima station. Quick check-in, with helpful staff. Rooms are dark, equipped with all comforts [room 512] no bottled water offered. Kettle available, with tea or coffee. On the corner is a convenient shop, and nearby some restaurants. Breakfast buffet at extra cost 2400Y. *recommended is to visit Miyajima, within an hour by train and ferry.

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