Reviews of Hotel Excel Okayama 3 stars
700-0813 Okayama, Okayama, Kita-ku Ishizeki-cho 5-1, Japan
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Reviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewSpacious room with couch. Not fancy but nicely presented and comfortable. Easy tram from the station and very close to castle and gardens.
Reviewed: 5 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe location was amazing-5 minutes from Okayama’s main attractions.
It seemed VERY average,especially compared to other hotels for the same price. A number of hotels no longer provide tea and coffee in the room but do offer such amenities at reception for guests to pick up. This hotel had neither coffee nor milk/powdered creamer. The view was over roofs and air conditioners. It was smaller even than my economical one at Osaka station. And the doona cover was of some paper-like textile …and decor bland.
Reviewed: 29 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewVery convenient location. We could see Okayama Castle from our room and it was a quick walk to a railcar stop. I like that the television had Abema so there was more than basic cable channels
The facilities were a little dated and old but did not feel dirty or unclean.
Reviewed: 15 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewLocation, cleanliness & staff
Beds and pillows very hard. Not a comfortable sleep. Hotel claims parking available, but there is none on site. Expensive paid parking is however nearby.
Reviewed: 18 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
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Verified reviewGreat view on the park and castle, and big rooms.
The pillows seem to be made of stone
Reviewed: 17 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewThe staff was very kind and trying their best to help me figuring out how to travel further. Coin washing machines and dryer are available. The Okayama castle and Park is super close. I would recommend to take a taxi from Okayama station. The bus system doesn't belong to JR and the suica card is not working. It were around 1200 yen
Reviewed: 21 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewVery fast and competent registration. Great location. Easy access to station. Modern.
All was fine.
Reviewed: 17 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewQuick and easy check in. Very efficient and pleasant. Outstanding view of castle and park. Easy fifteen minute direct walk to station. Five minute walk to shopping arcade.
Reviewed: 31 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewStayed for 2 nights. It was a very comfortable room. We possibly had the best room on the 10th floor with a great view of the castle and river The location is excellent to the garden and castle and q km from the train station. The buffet breakfast is also good. A
All good
Reviewed: 28 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewProximity to castle and gardens. Comfortable bed. Sitting area in our room to watch TV. Small area outside of the bathroom with an extra wash basin, mirror and chair.
Air conditioner blowing on me during the night. Hotel is a fair way from restaurants and shops.
Reviewed: 26 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewEasy to get to from station. Nice location in leafy part of town. Close to beautiful garden and castle.
Bathroom a bit tiny... but that's japan
Reviewed: 26 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewThe staff are really welcoming and friendly and the breakfast was one of the best I have had in Japan - loved the coffee. The rooms are spacious and it's close to street car/buses. There's a few restaurants nearby including a craft beer place.
It is a little older so the bathroom is a bit weathered.
Reviewed: 25 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewThe view from our room looking out over the river and castle was absolutely beautiful and after sunset the castle is lit up with lights. What a treat. Easy walking to the beautiful Korakuen garden. The staff we friendly and welcoming, greeting us as we came and went from the hotel. The beds were comfy and the TV had many choices of viewing including YouTube etc - for free. The breakfast had a vast selection of tasty Japanese dishes as well as western choices and the espresso coffee machine made the best coffee we’ve had in Japan.
Everything was great but we did have some problems controlling the air conditioner as we can’t read Japanese . An English instruction guide would be great.
Reviewed: 6 June 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewWe liked the location as it is near a tramline and restaurants and shopping are close by. It is very close to Okayama Castle and shops in that direction too. Breakfast was nice too! Staff very helpful. Price of accommodation was good.
It is situated on a corner so need to unload around the back street and walk it around, but was fine, and there were public parking lots not far away so access was good during stay. The rooms step back in time, but not a deal breaker for the price and the bathrooms and bedding were fine. We took advantage of having a room each which is always welcome during a road trip!!
Reviewed: 24 May 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewLocalization Room size was ok
The curtaines don't block the light at all The breakfast only has japanase labels
Reviewed: 20 May 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewSo close to both the castle and gardens with view of castle lit up from room at night
nothing
Reviewed: 28 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewEasy to find from the railway station . Lovely view from the room. A lovely breakfast.
Reviewed: 24 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
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