Onomichi Royal Hotel, Onomichi

The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the town, making it easy to walk to the station and market. While the rooms were quite small, the view of the river made up for it. The dining experience was not remarkable, but the succulent organic chicken was a standout. The hotel's facilities were decent, though some improvements could be made.

I was excited about my stay at the hotel due to its central location by the waterside, a perfect stop before or after biking the Shimanami Kaido. The rooms, although spacious with suitcases easily fitting in, had a musty smell which was disappointing. The view was not what I expected, as we were assigned side rooms looking over sheds and rooves, even after booking well in advance. The smoking room allocation felt like a breach of contract.

The hotel had a mix of modern and old rooms, which was a bit strange and felt like it didn't meet expectations. The price was fair for what you get, but the rooms had a bad smell, and getting a view might be tricky despite booking early.

The hotel was very conveniently located for our cycling trip across the Shimanami Kaido, although the rooms were exceptionally small even for Japanese standards. It was adequate for the price we paid for our 2-night stay, but some aspects left room for improvement.

The hotel was a cozy spot with clean and comfortable rooms, though on the smaller side as expected for a business hotel. The location was convenient, being very close to the harbor and train station, making it handy for various activities. The dining experience was not the best, with limited options and repetitive meals, but the hotel offered some value for money.

The hotel is in a centrally located spot, ideal for exploring the area and a convenient stop before or after biking the Shimanami Kaido. The rooms were comfortable, and the bathroom was nicely appointed, but they were exceptionally small, even by Japanese standards. There was a noticeable unpleasant odor in the rooms. The hotel could enhance the experience with better catering to Western tourists, though it offers proximity to the train station, the bike rental spot, and a delightful local okonomiyaki joint.

The hotel rooms were smaller than expected, and it was a bit disappointing not to have a view despite booking in advance, but they were clean and comfortable for a business hotel. The location was quite convenient near the train station and within walking distance to key areas, although requesting a river-facing room is recommended. The dining experience wasn't impressive, with the same options every day, but adequate for the price. Overall, the hotel provided decent value for money with friendly staff.

The hotel offers a cozy budget room with a unique layout, though the desk hanging over the end of the bed might feel a bit cramped. The service for laundry was convenient. The location was handy enough for exploring the surrounding areas, with fantastic shops and cafes nearby but could improve to cater more to western tourists. The dining experience was good, with mouth-watering dishes available. The facilities were adequate, though room for improvement exists.

Our stay at the hotel was a mix of good and not-so-great moments. The rooms had a lingering smell of smoke, which was disappointing considering our excitement for our cycling journey across the Shimanami Kaido. The location was convenient and central to exploring Onomichi, but it could have been more attentive to Western tourists. The dining options were underwhelming, and we found ourselves eating very little. However, the service was friendly, and the river-facing room request made our experience better.

The hotel was clean but small and suitable for our one-night stay before cycling across the Shimanami Kaido. The service, including laundry, was spot-on, but the dining options were not the best. The location was convenient for our biking adventure, albeit needing improvement for the price. The facilities were adequate but could have been better.