Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

Even though I only stayed in Himeji for one day and it was pouring rain, the hotel left a great impression. It's about a 10-minute walk from the JR station, and it's easy to get there by walking through the shopping arcade. The location is super convenient for dining and shopping, and getting to Himeji Castle is a breeze. Plus, you can see Himeji Castle right from your room!

The facilities are outdated. The Himeji Daiwa is better, but the Okayama Daiwa is really bad.

This Daiwa hotel is in a great location, close to the station with lots of restaurants and a lively atmosphere on the surrounding street. I was given a high-floor room when I checked in, and the night view of Himeji Castle was absolutely beautiful. The bathroom had a separate shower and toilet, the room itself was spacious enough, and it was all clean and comfortable.

This hotel is very close to Himeji Station, just a few minutes' walk. Hygiene: The hygiene conditions are very clean. Environment: It's right next to a commercial street with all kinds of shopping and entertainment very close by. Facilities: The room facilities are very complete, especially the bathtub, which is super comfortable.

We were a family of three traveling to Himeji and stayed for three nights. We initially booked a Hollywood twin room, but found it wasn't suitable upon entering. After discussing it with the hotel staff, we were able to switch to a 27-square-meter standard room, which we were very happy with. The staff were extremely helpful and kept bowing. What we liked most about this hotel was its location. Looking at Google Maps, there are about 50 restaurants within a 1km radius, and it's only about a 5-minute walk from Himeji Station. In short, the location is unbeatable. It's also very convenient to get to Engyo-ji Temple; one bus takes you directly to the final stop. Oh, and a special mention for breakfast – 800 yen for children and 1800 yen for adults. It's definitely worth trying!

The room was incredibly small, and the bed was very narrow. The duvet was uncomfortable, and when I asked for an extra one, I was told they didn't have any. The staff were friendly, but paying five-star prices for a budget hotel experience really puts you off returning.