4-Star Hotels in Ehime Prefecture, Japan

This hotel is right next to the coffee shop on the left side when you exit Matsuyama-shi Station tram stop. If you're coming from Matsuyama Port, you can take the tram from Takahama Station directly to the hotel. The facilities are quite new as it just recently opened. Every afternoon, guests can enjoy complimentary welcome drinks, and there's free ice cream in the evenings, which is a great draw. The hotel's location is excellent for getting around; Matsuyama-shi Station, which has many buses to Shikoku, Tokyo, Osaka, and Okayama, is right downstairs.

I booked a two-bed room, which was quite spacious, but it didn't include breakfast and still cost 1418 RMB, even on a weekday. I really felt it was too expensive. Similar rooms at the Crowne Plaza and Daiwa Roynet Hotel nearby were only around 800 RMB and 600 RMB, respectively, for the same day. Aside from the high price, the hotel's hot spring and complimentary udon noodles were indeed excellent. During the hot spring's operating hours, there were free ice cream and Yakult available for self-service. This hotel is located on Ookaido street, a 10-minute walk from Matsuyama Castle, 2 minutes from Mitsukoshi department store, and 3 minutes from the tram station to Matsuyama JR Station. Once you get your bearings, it feels very convenient. I just wish the price wasn't so high; I think maybe I overpaid this time!

The location is excellent—there is a 7-Eleven right next to the hotel, and plenty of dining options within walking distance. One important tip for drivers: the hotel offers parking for ¥1,100 per night, but the parking lot address is separate because the entrance is at the back. We had to drive in a big circle when we first arrived, so make sure to check the exact parking address beforehand.We booked a ”Relaxed Double Room,” which was listed as 23 sqm, but it felt much smaller. There was absolutely no space to open our large suitcases anywhere in the room. The room itself felt old and the carpet seemed a bit gross. On the bright side, the in-room massage chair was fantastic!The hotel is very generous with free amenities. In the lobby, they lay out coffee bags, tea bags, and various toiletries that guests can take freely. Our booking included breakfast, but the food was completely identical for all four mornings without any rotation. The quality was quite mediocre, so we didn't really want to eat there after the first day.

A nice hotel with full hotel services minus Onsen. It is a little dated but services and staffs are great. There are four restaurants and Akiyoshi is the reputable one offering sea bream to be eaten in four ways. The hotel is next to Mitsukoshi and Okaido. The walking street is also linked to Takashimaya.

The hotel is not close to Dogo Onsen street and you will need to drive or get a taxi if you want to go there. There are no restaurants or shops nearby the hotel. There is a walk nearby the hotel you can take which offers nice scenery in the woods. The hotel looks a bit dated particularly the bedrooms and the corridors. I asked for a quiet room facing the mountain instead of one facing a busy road and had to pay an additional 2200 yen. The hotel has a number of onsens and I like the outdoor ones best. The buffet dinner and breakfast offer good selection and I particularly like the dinner which offered nice teppanyaki beef and sushi. The hotel reception staff spoke very little English and the hotel did not reply to an email I sent them asking for transportation information to get to the hotel. There are buses near the hotel which go to Matsuyama and Imabari but they run infrequently.

I had booked this hotel last-minute after completing the Shimanami-Kaido and I couldn't have been happier! It simply is the tallest building in the WHOLE IMABARI! The view from my room facing the town and the mighty Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge was incredible, I could nllt stop staring! There is a drugstore and a Lawson a 2min walk from the hotel as well as a Uniqlo and plenty of restaurants. The breakfast cost 2500yen so it's expensive but IMO worth it. The hotel has several businesses in it as it's a massive building including a branch of Imabari towels and I'm glad I was able to purchase some. The hotel has its own onsen but it's not free. However, it's only for paying guests so it is never too busy. There is a sauna, ice-cold pool, an outdoor stone bath and a huge indoor one. My room was big with plenty of sunlight. Overall, my stay here was amazing.

Room The room was spacious and clean. The furniture was stylish and made me feel relaxed. The presence of a sauna was a big plus. Having the toilet separate from the bathroom was also nice. Location I think it's in a good location for sightseeing in the city. Also, since the hotel is on the 8th floor of a department store, it was convenient for eating and buying souvenirs. Parking I parked in the adjacent multi-story parking garage. There was a connecting walkway, so getting around was convenient.

The hotel is quite new and modern. The onsen is nice, but tattoos are not allowed (covering them with stickers is ok). The rooms are impeccable and well furnished, but on the smaller side.

It was a wonderful stay. It rained and my shoes got wet, but they had a shoe dryer and even a foot massager available. The happy hour was great, and the sea bream rice (Tai-meshi) was delicious too. I think the hotel's location is top-notch. There's a bank right next door, making currency exchange easy, and Matsuyama Castle, Okaido, and the best yakiniku restaurant in Japan were all nearby. If you're from Korea, I highly recommend visiting the yakiniku restaurant 'Tobigyu'. I'll say it again: Hiyori is the best hotel. Whether it's the airport limousine bus or the 'Yuyu Bus Tour', you can get on and off right in front of the hotel, which is super convenient. The staff are truly friendly. The room is a bit small. Still, it's fantastic.

Very comfortable stay. The room is spacious and clean. staff was very friendly and helpful. At the dinner restaurant they adjust the meal plan for me even it’s the last minute information my food preferences. I couldn’t get his name but thank you very much. The shuttle’s very convenient and ran frequently.