Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama

It's super close to JR, just around the corner! Plus, it has a public bath! It was great to relax there after a long day of sightseeing. I even got lucky and found a free massage chair, which was a real treat. The breakfast offered a good variety of options, generally tasty, haha. We booked a twin room, and the space was quite decent.

This was my second stay at the Okayama Garden Hotel, and I chose it again for its convenient location. It's within walking distance of Okayama Station, and there are plenty of dining and shopping options nearby. I also appreciate the long tea time and the excellent breakfast selection.

This hotel is super convenient, located right by Okayama Station's West Exit, just past the 'Seven Days' supermarket, less than a five-minute walk! Both the exterior and interior are stylish and well-maintained, yet the price is very reasonable. The front desk staff were warm and welcoming. The room was a perfect size, clean, and comfortable. I didn't purchase breakfast, so I can't comment on that. A major highlight is the large public bath on the top floor, perfect for soaking and unwinding after a long day. I'll definitely remember Okayama and the Mitsui Garden Hotel; I'll stay here again on my next visit. Okayama Castle and Korakuen Garden are absolutely beautiful and well worth a visit! Okayama is also a fantastic base for exploring nearby cities in Shimane, Tottori, and Shikoku, with excellent train connections. The Kansai Area Pass was incredibly useful.

The hotel's location is excellent, very close to the train station and surrounded by malls. Takashimaya and Aeon's large supermarket are nearby, with department stores on the upper floors of the supermarket. The 6th and 7th floors are full of restaurants, well worth exploring for a meal. The station itself also has a huge food hall, and on the B level, there are several large drugstores, making shopping very convenient. There's also a Lawson convenience store near the hotel, which is super handy. The hotel environment is quite good, generally quiet and tidy. There's even a large public bath on the top floor; after a tiring day of shopping, a soak there can really relieve fatigue, and there are self-service massage chairs next to it. The front desk staff were very friendly, warm, and polite. They even kindly helped us call a taxi to the airport, which we really appreciated. We'd definitely stay here again if we have the chance.

The room was a bit small; even as a medium twin room, it was hard to open two 28-inch suitcases. The large public bath continued the Mitsui tradition, and I made sure to soak in it daily to relax. It's less than a 5-minute walk from the station, and major department stores like Aeon and Takashimaya are also just a few minutes away. Nearby, Okayama Ichibangai offers many small restaurants. The main drawback is the terrible soundproofing in the room. I could hear people walking upstairs, and a door closing next door would directly shake the bed. I didn't get a good night's sleep for several days.

Very convenient, right next to Okayama Station. It's a standard Japanese hotel setup.