26.10.29⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 – Fantastic Location, Excellent Breakfast and a Comfortable Stay!
Shimonoseki Grand Hotel is an excellent choice for travellers visiting Shimonoseki, particularly those planning to explore the nearby aquarium or take a ferry to Ganryū-jima Island. The location is simply fantastic!
The hotel is just a 4-minute walk to Kaikyokan Aquarium (市立しものせき水族館 海響館), a 1-minute walk to the jetty for ferry services, and only a 1-minute walk to FamilyMart for snacks and other necessities. Everything is so conveniently located, making sightseeing incredibly easy and enjoyable!
Although the hotel may not be new, it is clean, comfortable and well-maintained. I particularly appreciated the bathroom layout, with a separate bath and toilet, which is much more convenient than the compact bathrooms commonly found in Japanese business hotels. The shower also had excellent water pressure, something I always appreciate after a long day of sightseeing.
Another wonderful feature was the 12 noon checkout time! This allowed us to enjoy a more leisurely morning without having to rush to pack and leave.
Breakfast was excellent, with a choice of Japanese or Western breakfast. It was a lovely way to start the day, and I appreciated having the option to choose according to personal preference.
Having travelled extensively across Japan and stayed in many different hotels, I value cleanliness, comfort, convenience and thoughtful amenities. Shimonoseki Grand Hotel certainly delivered on all these aspects.
Overall, a very pleasant and enjoyable stay. The fantastic waterfront location, excellent breakfast, comfortable facilities and generous checkout time make this hotel an outstanding choice for visitors to Shimonoseki.
Highly recommended, especially for those visiting Kaikyokan Aquarium, the Karato waterfront area or Ganryū-jima Island. I would gladly stay here again!
26.06.09Spacious room well presented , clean and well maintained
Close to some of the best seafood restaurants in the country
Very helpful and knowledgeable staff
Highly recommend would definitely stay here again