First of all, the location is great, right at the intersection of Matsuyama Castle Shopping Street and Okaido Shopping Street, with a tram in front
The room I was given this time was great, a large 3-person room, clean and beautiful, with separate wet and dry bathrooms, and quiet at night
Paid mechanical parking is available in the basement
Very satisfied with this hotel, the sense of space is relatively enough, especially the bathroom is big enough, not to hit hands and feet. In addition, next door to the hotel is Crab Road Fun, which is also a very good option. The location of the hotel is very convenient to walk to Matsuyama Castle. And the service is very good, parking is not hard to find. I will book this next time I go to Matsuyama!
Breakfast spread is good and service staff attentive.
Location is within walking distance to Takashimaya and JR Matsumaya Station.
Bathroom is of decent size by Japanese standard.
Only issue is parking is not within the hotel and had to park 50m away and hence loading/unloading of luggage is a bit troublesome
The REF Matsuyama City Station Hotel by VESSEL Hotels boasts an exceptionally prime location, right in the very heart of Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. It's conveniently situated right next to Takashimaya department store and the city's iconic Ferris wheel 🎡, offering super easy access to both Matsuyama Castle and Shimonada Station.
The room itself was quite spacious. This was my first time in Japan encountering a design where the washbasin was cleverly positioned outside the main bathroom area, which genuinely made the bathroom feel more expansive. The room also came equipped with a small table and two chairs, which was incredibly convenient.
The breakfast was a particular highlight! There was a wide variety of delicious options, and everything tasted great. The sea bream sashimi, in particular, was incredibly fresh and succulent 😋. Among the five types of orange juice available, the 'Wenzhou Orange' was the sweetest – I highly recommend anyone visiting to try it! 🥳
Conveniently located near the interchange, with Aeon, Starbucks, and Joyful nearby.
The hotel is new and clean, both the front desk and the room.
I was surprised at the size of the LCD TV.
I was able to connect to YouTube and log in with my Hulu account, and the free Wi-Fi in the building was stress-free, fast, and very comfortable.
The large public bath on the first floor was also clean, spacious, and comfortable.
I would like to use it again if I have the opportunity.
The hotel is about a 500-meter walk from Matsuyama Station. Dining options nearby are somewhat limited, but there's a convenience store right across the street. Rooms on higher floors offer views of Matsuyama Castle, and it's also conveniently close to the tram line. It's an older hotel, yet the rooms are quite spacious. It reminds me of a 4-star hotel in China from about 20 years ago.
Very close to the station, just a few steps away without luggage. The hotel has free drinks, but the selection is relatively small. The hotel opened last year, so everything is new and the design is relatively modern. The bed and toilet are relatively large, but there is not much standing space in the room, and the suitcases are not easy to open. The bathhouse is also designed in a relatively modern way, and the water temperature feels about 43 degrees, which is quite hot. I was the only one eating this morning, and the waiter kept bringing the dishes to my side and asked if I wanted more, which was very enthusiastic. In the end, I really couldn't eat anymore. There are some local cuisines.
Summary: Highly recommended!
The service in Japan is very good. The front desk of this hotel is very friendly, with English-speaking service staff, and the communication is very smooth. We did not report the baby when booking, and they helped us set up a tatami bed on site. The service details included asking about the baby's height (giving the corresponding size of kimono/bathrobe) and the size of the baby's feet (giving the baby's clogs and indoor slippers).
The room is very large and the soundproofing is very good. I slept a full night.
The hotel has a shortcut to the Dogo Onsen! It's really less than 100 meters away! Next to it is the Dogo Shopping Street, where tap water and orange juice are.
Very well located hotel in Dogo Onsen. Shops and restaurants around the corner. Few minutes walk to the Dogo station (tram and bus). Free good coffee for breakfast (even if you don’t buy breakfast (not expensive)). Helpful staff. Smallish room with excellent bed and shower/bath. Very good Price-Quality.
On the ‘hill’ behind the Honkan Onsen (seen from the hotel) there is an Information. They have some free short walks printed. There is also a free footbath with a view on the Honkan (and the Patio hotel).
Famous temple 51 is 20-30 minutes walk from the hotel or take a bus.
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YYuanwenzhengThe REF Matsuyama City Station Hotel by VESSEL Hotels boasts an exceptionally prime location, right in the very heart of Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. It's conveniently situated right next to Takashimaya department store and the city's iconic Ferris wheel 🎡, offering super easy access to both Matsuyama Castle and Shimonada Station.
The room itself was quite spacious. This was my first time in Japan encountering a design where the washbasin was cleverly positioned outside the main bathroom area, which genuinely made the bathroom feel more expansive. The room also came equipped with a small table and two chairs, which was incredibly convenient.
The breakfast was a particular highlight! There was a wide variety of delicious options, and everything tasted great. The sea bream sashimi, in particular, was incredibly fresh and succulent 😋. Among the five types of orange juice available, the 'Wenzhou Orange' was the sweetest – I highly recommend anyone visiting to try it! 🥳
VVictorI was there at Jan 2024, and only stayed there for 2 days.
The staff there can speak English, and were nice. The second day I stayed there, the staff offered me to have hotpot with all the other people living in Fujiya, an unforgettable experience I treasured and will forever remembered. Even though it is a proxy of a Japanese family, it did feel like I have experienced the Japanese hospitality and friendliness. There were some interesting characters, who may or may not frequented Fujiya, whom I had the pleasure to have this hotpot together.
The facilities are not the best, but the basics necessities were there and no complaining from me, they have an AC there, comfortable enough for me.
The staff did explain that there is only one shower, so we might have to wait for the person to finish. However, since the location is so close to Dogo Onsen, they did recommend to go there instead, and after all, it was why i chose this location in the first place. Location is really close to the Dogo Onsen and the Yuzuki-Castle ruin, which was a lifesaver for me
I would say that all other sight-seeing locations are within walking distance as well since I did walk to all those interesting places. However, I do realize not all people like to walk like I do. To counter that, Fujiya is practically next to the tram station, which you can use it to go to many places in the city.
tldr, would recommend
WwwhosambirThe staff at the front desk were efficient, though they came across as cold and reserved. The room was disappointing, with run-of-the-mill furniture/furnishings and a creaky chair. The lights were too dim. There was no view as the lower half of the window was blocked by a wall. On the other hand, the bathroom looked quite elegant and was kept clean.
The location is great. There are plenty of dining & shopping options nearby. The hotel has a shopping mall on the lower floors and is next to Mitsukoshi Department Store and Okaido Shopping Street. The Okaido Tram Stop is down the street. The bus stop for the airport limousine is right in front of Mitsukoshi. Attractions such as Bansuiso, Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and the cable car to Matsuyama Castle are all within walking distance.
GGuest UserThe best central hotel you'll find. Fantastic value for money, the hotel is very clean and the staff is very friendly. It's only a few streets away from a massive shopping district including restaurants, so you won't have to go far when you're hungry. There's a tram station very nearby so you can get to Dogo Onsen easily.
The internet in the room is a godsend. Most hotels skimp on the internet so you can only load one webpage an hour, and it makes looking up day trip ideas and booking things a huge pain. At this hotel I had no issues with it. This made it the best hotel for a 'home base' to plan day trips from.
Beware Google Maps getting here, it points you to the southern side of the block, the entrance to this hotel is on the northern side of the block.
AAnnieChuVery satisfied with this hotel, the sense of space is relatively enough, especially the bathroom is big enough, not to hit hands and feet. In addition, next door to the hotel is Crab Road Fun, which is also a very good option. The location of the hotel is very convenient to walk to Matsuyama Castle. And the service is very good, parking is not hard to find. I will book this next time I go to Matsuyama!
GGuest UserBreakfast spread is good and service staff attentive.
Location is within walking distance to Takashimaya and JR Matsumaya Station.
Bathroom is of decent size by Japanese standard.
Only issue is parking is not within the hotel and had to park 50m away and hence loading/unloading of luggage is a bit troublesome
JJürganVery close to the station, just a few steps away without luggage. The hotel has free drinks, but the selection is relatively small. The hotel opened last year, so everything is new and the design is relatively modern. The bed and toilet are relatively large, but there is not much standing space in the room, and the suitcases are not easy to open. The bathhouse is also designed in a relatively modern way, and the water temperature feels about 43 degrees, which is quite hot. I was the only one eating this morning, and the waiter kept bringing the dishes to my side and asked if I wanted more, which was very enthusiastic. In the end, I really couldn't eat anymore. There are some local cuisines.
GGuest UserSummary: Highly recommended!
The service in Japan is very good. The front desk of this hotel is very friendly, with English-speaking service staff, and the communication is very smooth. We did not report the baby when booking, and they helped us set up a tatami bed on site. The service details included asking about the baby's height (giving the corresponding size of kimono/bathrobe) and the size of the baby's feet (giving the baby's clogs and indoor slippers).
The room is very large and the soundproofing is very good. I slept a full night.
The hotel has a shortcut to the Dogo Onsen! It's really less than 100 meters away! Next to it is the Dogo Shopping Street, where tap water and orange juice are.
GGuest UserThe owner's wife and a female staff member gave us a very detailed explanation. The facilities were very clean. There was a designated bicycle parking shed, so we felt safe.
The hostel was nice, so we were able to relax and enjoy our stay.
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