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Reviews of Matsue Universal Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

690-0003 Shimane, Matsue, 471 Asahicho, Japan

#31 of 34 hotels in Matsue

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 40 hotel reviews

6.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.1

  • Comfort

    6.2

  • Location

    7.0

  • Facilities

    5.7

  • Staff

    7.7

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free Wifi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: May 3, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room 1 - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was allocated to the smoke room despite my reservation for the non-smoking room. The room had bad odour of tobacco throughout. When asked to change the room, my request was politely declined due to full reservation. The staff was trying to help by handing me the air-refresher, which did not help at all. The room was also poorly cleaned. Anyway, I think it’s worth the price due to catering and location. It would make this hotel great if cleanliness is improved.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room 1 - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It smelled, everything looked like it was abandoned for a while, the sauna was out of service, the faucet kept dripping, dirty room in general

    Breakfast was really nice

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    7.0
    Great deal, convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room 1 - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There weren’t any power outlets next to the bed.

    Good selection for breakfast and dinner. The apple peach juice was delicious! Very convenient location right across from Matsue Station.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2024

    7.0
    I got hat I expected (perhaps even a little more).
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room 2 - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Wifi available only in the lobby.

    The location. Breakfast was good.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2024

    7.0
    It’s definitely value for money as dinner and breakfast are provided. Understand that the hotel is old but the managemen
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room 3 - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is very old and the room is soooooo dusty. I can see dust everywhere and I started sneezing when entering the room. I can even see dust on the elevator floor.

    The location is conveniently situated next to the JR Matsue Station

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2024

    5.0
    If you're on a budget and only staying one or two nights this place should be just fine.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room 2 - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The property is very old and dated. The cleanliness could definitely be improved but it wasn't so awful one couldn't manage one or two nights. The breakfast buffet wasn't heated so some of the food was a little chilly but edible.

    The price, location, friendly staff and free meals make are the highlights of this property. No one I met spoke English but they were very helpful and utilized translators to make check in smooth so if you're Japanese is lacking don't worry. The location is key because it's so close to the station all of Matuse is at your fingertips.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2024

    7.0
    It was good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room 1 - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It could have been better if the food served varies everyday.

    Breakfast was delicious. Wide variety of food to choose from.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2023

    7.0
    You get what you pay for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room 5 - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I did ask the staff for an extra pillow and never got it. The decor is very dated and there's no Wi-Fi outside of the lobby area.

    The hotel is a 5 minute walk from the train station. The price is magnificent and the food was great for being free. The bed, in the room, was more comfortable than I expected. The staff are very friendly. The view from my room was pretty nice as well.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room 4 - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Communication was a bit difficult but Google translator was useful

    It’s fantastic place to stay for a short duration. Location is very good and so are the rooms

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room 1 - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Etwas old-fashion

    Personal

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room 1 - Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    The quality and client service, also it's proximity to nearby sites

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room 1 - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Free breakfast and dinner!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2025

    4.0
    If you plan to stay out all day it’s fine for a night’s stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room 1 - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is no wifi in the room. Building is very dirty. Staff were nice but couldn’t help much.

    The breakfast was traditional japanese.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room 1 - Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wifi was too slow and only available on the reception floor.

    Very good value with dinner and breakfast included.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2025

    8.0
    Good value for money with excellent location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room 1 - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hair dryer, too weak. TV, a little small.

    The size is really spacious for luggage, big good bed for nice sleeps. Good Yukata.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room 1 - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very tired facilities. Great shower though!

    You get what you pay for. But if Murphy’s Law were a hotel. It would be this one!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room 1 - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No wifi in room

    Location Comfortable Great value Good breakfast and dinner when coming in late or going early

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Single Room 5 - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    it was old, not as i expected it

    the location was good

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room 4 - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The facilities are very old.

    Location and staff.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    2.0
    Never again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room 4 - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room is tattered and old. The toilet made a loud noise wile flushing, seat cover was broken and washout did not work. The promised onsen bath did not exist. Breakfast was advertised as until 9 but ended at 8:30. The food offerings were unsatisfactory especially for foreign tastes. For the money this wan a bad experience. I suspect the hotel will close soon judging from the condition seen in the dining room and elsewhere. Sad.

    There was little to like at the price.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    1.0
    I won't repeat it
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room 1 - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No wifi, Looks old, no views from the windows (just dirty), small TV, it didn't smell ok.

    Only the location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    4.0
    No wifi in the room and not clean
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room 1 - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Firstly, there is at least 15 flight of stairs to the reception counter. So, caryying luggage was a no joke. When I arrived, I thought the hotel is abandoned for at least 5 years. I understand the business might be slow, but you can at least wipe the thick dust around the entrance area. Everything else is passable until I checked in and found that there is no wifi in the room. It is unbelievable that in 2024 there is no wifi in hotel room. They should at least make the room cheaper than normal rate with no available wifi. We had trouble in doing our works while staying in the hotel.

    The location is very near to the station, and the room size is bigger than usual Japanese hotel rooms.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room 3 - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location was very good as it was just next to the station. The staff members were really nice and helpful as well. The room was quiet and the beds were comfortable. Overall, although the place had a retro ambience but it was very much to my liking. The breakfast was pretty decent too.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room 2 - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    Stayed in September 2025

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