Hotel Granvia Hiroshima is a 22-floor, 407-room tower at 1-5 Matsubara-cho, a short walk from Hiroshima Station, and it has been a fixture of the station district since 1987. The location is its main strength. Arrivals by Shinkansen can be in the lobby within minutes, and the JR line to Miyajimaguchi and the trams into the city all start at the station, so it works well for travelers who plan day trips to Miyajima, Iwakuni or Kure. Rooms range from standard to premium, from about 17 up to 66 square meters, with soundproofing, blackout drapes and bathrooms with deep soaking tubs, which is a welcome comfort after a long day of walking. Several room categories include lounge access. The hotel has five restaurants, a bar and lounge, a coffee shop and a gym and spa, so you can eat in without leaving the building after a long day. The style is classic and comfortable rather than trendy, and the hotel suits business travelers, families and anyone who values convenience and quiet over a downtown address.
Location and getting around
The station is a three-minute walk, and the Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome are about a five-minute drive, or a tram ride from the station. Shukkeien Garden is roughly a twelve-minute walk, which makes it an easy morning stroll. The downtown shopping district is around fifteen minutes on foot, so evenings downtown are an easy tram or taxi ride. Luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk help with early arrivals and late departures, which is useful when you are fitting the hotel around Shinkansen times.
Rooms and who it suits
The rooms are quiet and comfortable, with a desk, safe, refrigerator and good bathrooms, and the premium categories add space and lounge access. It suits couples, families who want a station base and travelers on a longer Japan itinerary who want a reliable standard of comfort. Dining is a strength. A buffet breakfast is available at a surcharge, and the on-site restaurants cover Japanese and other cuisines, so you can have a relaxed dinner without going out. Wi-Fi is free in rooms.
Good to know
Self-parking is available at a nightly charge, but most guests arrive by train. Check-in begins in the early afternoon and check-out is before noon, and the property is smoke-free. Rates are higher in Golden Week, the summer holidays and around 6 August, so book early if you plan to travel then. Compare room types before you decide, because the lounge-access rooms change the value of the stay. If you prefer a smaller, more modern base downtown, look at the hotels near the Peace Memorial Park instead.
Why stay here
- ✓About 3 minutes on foot to Hiroshima Station
- ✓Five on-site restaurants
- ✓Buffet breakfast available
- ✓Spa and gym
- ✓Deep soaking bathtubs
- ✓Soundproofed rooms with blackout drapes
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓24-hour front desk and luggage storage
Good questions
How far is it from Hiroshima Station?+
About a three-minute walk, which makes it convenient for Shinkansen arrivals and for the line to the Miyajima ferry.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available at a surcharge, so check whether your rate includes it.
How do I reach the Peace Memorial Park?+
It is about a five-minute drive, or a tram ride from the station. Shukkeien Garden is a roughly twelve-minute walk.
