Hotel Abest Grande Okayama

Location: Excellent! It's super convenient – just exit the west gate of the train station, cross the road, and go through a passage. There are tons of food options nearby; a bustling snack street is right across the road. Shopping is incredibly convenient too, not to mention the mall attached to the station itself. You've got Matsumoto Kiyoshi downstairs, Don Quijote across the street, and Takashimaya. Facilities: The onsen (hot springs) alternate between male and female baths daily. One bath has an outdoor pool, while the other doesn't, but overall, the experience is still great. Service: Each day, you get a complimentary drink or alcoholic beverage at the front desk.

The environment is great, and the service is also very good. It's a decent place to stay, with perks like a complimentary drink in the evening and juice in the morning. And yes, it's a private single room. However, I wouldn't really recommend the capsule hotel style here, mainly because of the poor soundproofing. You can clearly hear the hairdryer from the communal shower area, which means you might not get a good night's sleep.

The hotel features a hot spring where you can lie down and relax. Downstairs, there's a Tsutaya bookstore and several dining options. The staff greeted us at the elevator and even took our room key there, so we didn't have to go to the front desk for check-out. However, the price is quite steep.

Convenient location, and the hotel's hot spring bath is great, definitely recommend it!