Hiroshima Grand Intelligent Hotel is a smaller, no-fuss hotel in Kyobashi-cho, in the Minami Ward on the station side of the center. The 137 rooms are straightforward and well equipped, with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen television, a refrigerator, an electric kettle with tea and coffee and a bathroom with a shower and tub. Room types are simple: standard twin, a twin for three with a sofa bed, standard double and a wide double with a queen bed, which covers solo travelers, couples and small families. A buffet breakfast is available at a surcharge, and the hotel has meeting rooms, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk, so it also suits business travelers. The tone is functional rather than luxurious, and the value comes from the position. Hiroshima Station is about a five-minute walk, Matoba-cho tram stop is three minutes away and Shukkeien Garden is about thirteen minutes on foot, so the hotel works for visitors who want a quiet base close to transport without paying for a large upscale property.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in a residential-commercial area south of the center, close to Matoba-cho tram stop, which puts the tram line to the Peace Memorial Park within a few minutes. The park and the Atomic Bomb Dome are a short drive, and the central shopping district is about an eleven-minute walk. Several restaurants and a convenience store are a two- to three-minute walk, which makes late arrivals easy. Hiroshima Station is five minutes on foot, helpful for the Miyajima line.
Rooms and who it suits
Rooms are compact and tidy, with the usual Japanese business-hotel comforts, and the smoke-free premises are welcome. It suits solo travelers, couples on a budget and anyone who spends days out and nights asleep. Families of three can use the twin-with-sofa-bed room. It is less suited to travelers who want a pool, spa or a large lobby. There is no on-site parking and pets are not allowed, which is worth knowing if you are traveling by car.
Good to know
Breakfast is a buffet at an extra charge, so compare it against nearby cafes. The hotel has a vending machine, laundry and luggage storage, which helps on travel days. Rates rise during holidays and around 6 August, so book early. If you want more amenities for a similar location, compare the larger station hotels, and if you want a more central downtown location, look near the Peace Memorial Park. For a quiet, sensible base with a short walk to the station, this is a good option.
Why stay here
- ✓About 5 minutes on foot to Hiroshima Station
- ✓Matoba-cho tram stop 3 minutes away
- ✓Buffet breakfast available
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Electric kettle with tea and coffee
- ✓Laundry facilities
- ✓Smoke-free premises
- ✓24-hour front desk and luggage storage
Good questions
How far is it from Hiroshima Station?+
About a five-minute walk, with Matoba-cho tram stop about three minutes away.
Is there parking?+
No, the hotel has no on-site parking, so it suits travelers using trains and trams.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available at a surcharge. Check your rate to see whether it is included.
