Fuchu Holidays

The entry is extremely hard to find- look for a narrow doorway in the middle of the block, not where the map places you. Signage is poor. Take the elevator to the 5th floor. Reception is unmanned but there is a phone if you have problems with their automatic sign-in (we did). Once we were in the room it was fine for the night.

Walking distance from ferry. Spacious traditional Japanese cedar and wood paneled rooms with panoramic views of the inland sea, tatami mat floors, futons rolled out by staff at bedtime. Big screen tv, tea service, snacks, luxury spa amenities in room. Rooftop lounge with complimentary refreshments offers spectacular views of the bay snd shoreline. Spacious baths and walk in shower in room. Fabulous hot springs communal mineral baths (separate for men & women) in basement, with all amenities. Popular local restaurant offering fried oysters and grilled eels at rear of hotel building. Gracious, helpful staff. We loved it.

Weird hotel. Reception’s nearly at the top of the building as is breakfast. Apparently there’s some sort of group bath (ick!) on the top floor. There’s open discrimination against males with tattoos using it though. First the negatives. The room has no storage space so all your clothing is staying in your suitcases. You can’t open the windows so smells will linger. Slightly confusing room cleaning model. Graffiti adorns the entrance to the building. Checkout involves posting your key in a box on the ground floor. On the plus side the hotel is conveniently located for the A-bomb monuments/Museum, castle and Hiroshima Station which are all within walking distance. Also, The room was clean, quiet and the hotel staff were polite. The smart toilet is great! Nothing special and nothing terrible.

I can find no faults with this hotel.