Toyoko Inn Himeji-eki Shinkansen Kita-guchi

The hotel is exactly as described: it has everything you might need when staying in Himeji. My highlights: Location: The location is fab, only about 7 mins walk from the station and surrounded by small, authentic Japanese restaurants and shops. It's a 25 minute walk to Himeji castle and Art Museum. Breakfast: The included breakfast is great (you need to be up early for it though), and has a wide range of Japanese (rice, tofu/meat burgers, miso soup, salmon, salads) and Western (pastries, sausages, juices) foods. They also have bento boxes that you can pack food into if you want to take the breakfast to go or eat it in your room. Price: It's a super reasonable price for great facilities. Room: Clean, bright, well-equipped (TV, fridge, wifi, reading lamps, hangers, unit bathroom, kettle etc.) and the bed was comfortable. Staff: The staff are friendly and helpful. Check in/out: It's all automated, you can use the machines which I found convenient. Luggage: They'll keep your luggage too, which made my last day much easier.

We separated the family of 4 to 2 rooms so we could stretch out. There was plenty of space, the room was clean and the view was spectacular! We enjoyed sitting by the window watching the trains, the city lights and the storm come across. It was the perfect end to a big day at the castle and gardens.

Well situated close to the station and the centre of the city. Only a 15 minute walk to the castle. Hotel was spotlessly clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was very comfortable and had everything in it you would expect to find in a modern hotel. Breakfast was included in the price.

1. Loved the buffet breakfast. They had very good quality foods and a great variety. They also had bento boxes available, so you could load them up and either take it with you to work or eat in your room. 2. Loved the hotel's location. Right next to the tram line and a few minutes' walk from the JR line. Also just a 10-15 minute walk from Himeji Castle and the shopping streets. 3. Loved the room. Although it was small, it is not much different from your average business hotel suite. It was also very clean, comfortable, with updated amenities and decor. My room had a sky blue accent wall, and I really enjoyed how bright it felt in the morning. The hotel feels quite new and updated.

Very clean and very well situated for the train station. really comfortable beds. Great shower. very helpful staff.