VESSEL HOTEL HIROSHIMA PEACE BLVD

We stayed at this wonderful hotel for two days. We arrived an hour early, but were told check-in was after 2:00 PM. We left our bags and went exploring the neighborhood! The location is great, with a huge supermarket nearby where you can buy anything. The hotel staff were very welcoming and friendly, always ready to help with any questions. The room was large, clean, and spacious, with standard welcome amenities provided. On the ground floor, opposite the reception, there are additional sets available with absolutely everything you could wish for (cotton swabs, nail file, sponges, razor, body cream, shower cap, comb, extra toothbrushes, shoe polishing mitt, hair mask, bath salts, etc.). We booked a room with breakfast. There was a wide variety, but it was all geared towards Asian cuisine, so it was quite challenging for us to find suitable dishes. However, these are minor details; you definitely won't go hungry. On the 3rd floor, there's a smoking area, and right there you'll also find a vending machine with drinks, a water cooler, ice, and a microwave, which is very convenient. Special shout-out for the Welcome drink! This is the best feature I've ever encountered in hotels! From 2 PM to 11 PM, there are unlimited hot and cold beverages in the dining area (various juice flavors, Pepsi, soda, tea, coffee, matcha, and especially delicious cocoa). Overall, we were incredibly happy with our choice of such a wonderful hotel! I highly recommend it to everyone! The best hotel!

Self check-in, so there was no interaction with hotel staff! I fumbled a bit since there were no instructions. The room is very clean. Breakfast is delicious! There's a good variety, and when I went around 6:30 AM, there were only 2-3 other people, so it was nice and uncrowded, and I could enjoy it. The fried maple leaf-shaped pastries are delicious!

First, the positives: the twin room was spacious, and the separate toilet and shower were a definite plus. The mattress firmness was just right, and the window could be opened slightly for ventilation. The front desk was very quick to resolve any issues. A bus stop is conveniently located near the hotel entrance, and there's a 7-Eleven next door. A large supermarket is also just a 3-minute walk away. Now for the downsides: the hotel is about three bus stops from Hiroshima JR Station, which is quite a long walk, so I wouldn't recommend it. The nearest tram stop is also about a 10-minute walk away. The room's floorboards seemed a bit thin, as there was occasional noise. The indoor ventilation and the refrigerator also generated quite a bit of noise when running. The washbasin was small and not deep enough. Overall, despite these minor flaws, it's still a very good value for money.