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Reviews of Hotel Excel Okayama 3 stars

700-0813 Okayama, Okayama, Kita-ku Ishizeki-cho 5-1, Japan

#21 of 59 hotels in Okayama

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Review score

Based on 29 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    9.0
    Spacious room with couch. Not fancy but nicely presented and comfortable. Easy tram from the station and very close to c
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious room with couch. Not fancy but nicely presented and comfortable. Easy tram from the station and very close to castle and gardens.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The facilities were a little dated and old but did not feel dirty or unclean.

    Very 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

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2024

    8.0
    Liked the hotel in general and location and cleanliness was very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    Location, cleanliness & staff

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The pillows seem to be made of stone

    Great view on the park and castle, and big rooms.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    8.0
    Good stay in Okayama
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    8.0
    Nice inexpensive hotel with great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    All was fine.

    Very fast and competent registration. Great location. Easy access to station. Modern.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    8.0
    Very pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quick 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.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    8.0
    Close to castle and gardens
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air conditioner blowing on me during the night. Hotel is a fair way from restaurants and shops.

    Proximity 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.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom a bit tiny... but that's japan

    Easy to get to from station. Nice location in leafy part of town. Close to beautiful garden and castle.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    9.0
    Nice weekend stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a little older so the bathroom is a bit weathered.

    The 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.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful views of the castle and comfy stay for a great price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    The 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.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    8.0
    Great location to get around, Okayama Castle very close, enjoyed the experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    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!!

    We 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.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The curtaines don't block the light at all The breakfast only has japanase labels

    Localization Room size was ok

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2023

    9.0
    OKAYAMA
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Easy to find from the railway station . Lovely view from the room. A lovely breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2023

    8.0
    perfect view and excellent location to visit The Kurakoen
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was fine

    location and size of the rooms, even though a bit outdated very comfortable and charming view of the castle

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The parking is not right on site. We had to stop at the hotel and ask where it was, which was hard cos there was no room to park in front of the hotel. The furniture in the room was quite random and old. There were even holes in the curtains.

    We can see the castle directly from our room. The shopping street is walkable. The size of the room is good by the Japanese standard.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2025

    4.0
    Very average hotel in a good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    The location was amazing-5 minutes from Okayama’s main attractions.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Stayed 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

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2023

    10
    perfect place to stay for a garden and castle visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    So close to both the castle and gardens with view of castle lit up from room at night

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2023

    10
    Completely Satisfied
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Everything!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    7.0
    I will return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

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