Oriental Hotel Hiroshima

When it comes to attracting foreign travelers it’s certainly not quite in the same league as Tokyo and Kyoto, but Hiroshima, on the west end of Japan’s main island of Honshu, is a cultural attraction in its own right. So there’s clearly a need for a first-class luxury hotel, and even if it’s not quite the life-changing experience that a couple of notable Tokyo hotels are, the Oriental Hotel Hiroshima is proof that the Japanese expertise in high-end hospitality extends to the farthest reaches of the country.

The location is just about as central as it gets, overlooking Heiwa Odori, Hiroshima’s main drag. It’s a high-rise hotel with few high-rise neighbors, making for far-ranging views over the city. The bedrooms aren’t overly large — this country has never been known for enormous living spaces — but they’re well-appointed, with efficient modern bathrooms, some with corner views from their bathtubs.

In terms of style it’s contemporary but not exactly modern, identifiably Japanese but not straining the point. Restaurants include Japanese, French and Italian options, as well as a New York–style jazz bar, and the surrounding area is not short of options. All in all it’s not one for fireworks, necessarily, but one whose subtle charms you might find growing on you.

• 227 Rooms
• Style: Contemporary Classic
• Atmosphere: Lively
• 2 Guest Reviews

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