Hotel Excel Okayama
Kita-ku Ishizeki-cho 5-1
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Why people book this hotel
“Short 15 minutes walk from station”
“The location is great: a straight tram ride from Okayama Station, and just 15 mi…”
“Powerful shower, reasonably comfortable bed”
“The rooms are as expected in Japan: small but comfortable”
“Decent breakfast”
“Good breakfasts”
“The staff was very kind and trying their best to help me figuring out how to tra…”
“The staff are really welcoming and friendly and the breakfast was one of the bes…”
“Location, cleanliness & staff”
“Price of accommodation was good”
Overview
Chinese and pasta restaurants, massages and free-use bicycles await guests of Hotel Excel, a 15-minute walk from JR Okayama Train Station. Rooms include free internet and a satellite flat-screen TV. The contemporary, air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Excel Okayama have a tea maker and fridge. A bathtub and hairdryer are equipped in the private bathroom. Okayama Castle and Koraku-en Garden are just 650 metres from the hotel. Yumeji Art Museum is a 10-minute walk. A free-use internet terminal is provided in the lobby. The 24-hour reception offers luggage storage and car rental. A daily Western/Japanese breakfast buffet is served, featuring fresh local vegetables and local specialities.
Traveller reviews
Joy
couple
March 12, 2026
“Conveniently located for sights.”
Convenient for castle and gardens. Short 15 minutes walk from station. Decent breakfast. Powerful shower, reasonably comfortable bed.
Alex
family_with_children
October 14, 2025
“Old Building but Great Location”
The rooms are as expected in Japan: small but comfortable. The location is great: a straight tram ride from Okayama Station, and just 15 minutes walk to Okayama Castle and its adjacent facilities. There are also shops and eateries near the station so it is convenient as well.
Merrill
couple
October 13, 2025
It is located close to top attractions such as the gardens and the castle. Our room was spacious by Japanese hotel standards with a sofa and a separate makeup area with basin. The room had a view of the river and castle. Good breakfasts.
Alison
couple
July 3, 2025
“Spacious room with couch. Not fancy but nicely presented and comfortable. Easy tram from the station and very close to c”
Spacious room with couch. Not fancy but nicely presented and comfortable. Easy tram from the station and very close to castle and gardens.
Cas
solo_traveller
June 5, 2025
“Very average hotel in a good location.”
The location was amazing-5 minutes from Okayama’s main attractions.
Michael
couple
October 15, 2024
“Liked the hotel in general and location and cleanliness was very good.”
Location, cleanliness & staff
Monica
couple
April 20, 2024
“I will return!”
Erik
couple
April 10, 2024
Great view on the park and castle, and big rooms.
Desiree
solo_traveller
March 17, 2024
“Good stay in Okayama”
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
Carlos
couple
November 1, 2023
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
Colin
couple
October 28, 2023
“Close to castle and gardens”
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.
Carolyn
couple
October 17, 2023
Easy to get to from station. Nice location in leafy part of town. Close to beautiful garden and castle.
N
couple
June 26, 2023
“Nice weekend stay”
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.
Gregory
couple
June 25, 2023
“Beautiful views of the castle and comfy stay for a great price”
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.
Christina
family_with_children
June 6, 2023
“Great location to get around, Okayama Castle very close, enjoyed the experience!”
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.
Su_Neves
couple
May 24, 2023
Localization Room size was ok
Mark
couple
May 20, 2023
“perfect place to stay for a garden and castle visit”
So close to both the castle and gardens with view of castle lit up from room at night
Viv
family_with_children
April 28, 2023
“OKAYAMA”
Easy to find from the railway station . Lovely view from the room. A lovely breakfast.
Helen
family_with_children
March 23, 2023
“perfect view and excellent location to visit The Kurakoen”
location and size of the rooms, even though a bit outdated very comfortable and charming view of the castle
Ellen
couple
February 18, 2023
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.
Facilities
Activities
Massage, Children's playground
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Restaurant
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Lift, Minimarket on site, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Parking
Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
Key access
Services
Meeting/banquet facilities, 24-hour front desk, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Vending machine (drinks), Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Double Room
This contemporary air-conditioned room has a tea maker, Bizen pottery cups and fridge. Includes free internet and a satellite flat-screen TV with video-on-demand. A bathtub and hairdryer are equipped in the private bathroom.
Triple Room
The triple room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned triple room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a seating area, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor as well as garden views. The unit has 3 beds.
Twin Room
This contemporary air-conditioned room has a tea maker, Bizen pottery cups and fridge. Includes free internet and a satellite flat-screen TV. A bathtub and hairdryer are equipped in the private bathroom.
Single Room
This contemporary air-conditioned room has a tea maker, Bizen pottery cups and fridge. Includes free internet and a satellite flat-screen TV. A bathtub and hairdryer are equipped in the private bathroom.
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