Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae

This is probably the best value for money hotel we have ever stayed at. Room was big, we could actually have all our 3 suitcases open on the floor and still be able to easily walk around (which is not that common for hotels in Japan). The room was very modern, bed was comfortable and the staff really nice and helpful. It also surprised us that we never had to wait for the lift more than a minute. You can’t beat the location, it’s across the street from Okayama station, right above Bic Camera store, less than a minute walk from Family Mart and a 5’ walk to AEON mall. I would stay here again without a second thought.

Spacious room for Japan, separate entrance area with great space for luggage etc ( bizarrely the bathroom had a huge step up to get in! ) Room had many facilities and plenty of tea/ coffee etc to take from reception. Location is fabulous, being right around the corner from Okayama Station, 5 mins walk. Had a tram stop right outside which could take to get to main sights. Staff spoke good English. Check in machine, and pay upfront, to get room card, was a bit confusing but staff were really helpful. Kept bags in advance of check in which was useful for early sightseeing.

Great location near the train station. We used this hotel as a stopover to go to Naoshima Island so the proximity to the station works well. The hotel is accessible from the station using underground walkways. The room has an opening window for fresh air.

The hotel has easy underground access to Okayama station and a quick tram ride will get you to Kōraku-en gardens. It’s a typical business hotel, our Superior Double being large, but it didn’t have separate shower, washbasin and toilet. It had fridge and kettle, but no microwave. We didn’t have breakfast so no idea what it was like. For the price we paid, it was good value for money.

The room was somewhat bigger than you often get in this class of hotel in Japan which makes it feel much less cramped and more comfortable. The location was excellent too - right by the railway station.