Sendai Kokusai Hotel

Facilities: The in-room amenities are a bit dated, and for Chinese standards, the room is quite small, but thankfully it has everything you need. Cleanliness: It was clean, as is typical for Japanese hotels. Service: The service attitude was exceptionally good; they even called a taxi for us!

The hotel is quite large and conveniently located, less than a 10-minute walk to Sendai Station. There are several supermarkets nearby, as well as the famous Gyutan Zenjirou. There's also a drugstore right opposite. Overall, it offers great value for money.

I forgot to take photos, but overall the room was incredibly cramped, barely fitting two small beds. However, the management was very well-organized. The mattresses were comfortable, and the cotton sheets were clean, hygienic, and soft against the skin. I stayed for four days, and the bedding was changed daily. Bottled water was also provided. This was the best sleep I had during my entire trip to Japan.

This hotel offers quite spacious rooms for Japan, and the hygiene is excellent. It's not too far from the JR station and the Sendai loop bus stop. There are several convenience stores nearby, and the hotel itself has a bit of an old-money vibe.

This hotel is a 10-minute walk from Sendai Station, with four or five convenience stores nearby. It's also very close to the Sendai Morning Market, and there's a free observation deck on the 30th floor of the building next door. Right outside the hotel, you'll find a wide variety of restaurants, including ramen shops, Chinese restaurants, and Japanese diners. The lobby has a style reminiscent of the early 20th century, and the rooms are very well-maintained and feel new. The bathtub is large, and a particularly great feature is how fresh the air in the room feels; you won't feel stuffy even after spending a long time there. The windows on the 8th floor can also be opened. The only minor drawback is that the room lighting is a bit too bright and not very soft. Both the mattress and pillows are very comfortable, and the front desk staff are highly professional. The beverage vending machine prices are also cheaper than what you'd typically find at other hotels.