Search Palaces in Sera

"Walkable to airport or via free shuttle. Staff very nice, professional, efficient, helpful. Explained everything well. English-speaking front desk. Hotel very nice, well lit, clean. Amenities like coffee and tea packets as well as toothbrush. Paste, lotion, razors, etc in lobby towards elevators. Rooms clean. Free slippers to wear in room. There were 3 of us so they made an extra bed (pull out sofa) that was already made and looked nice and was comfy. Complimentary water bottle x 1 each of us. Restaurant on first floor with limited menu but 4 course meal with salad, soup, main courses and small dessert. Was good. Then there was free drinks in lounge area until 2145. Would recommend "

"What a dream location and hotel (I almost don't want to share this review because it will be impossible to get a room in the future!) Nestled in the midst of a park above the town, with unbeatable views and 5-star service, this renovated hotel feels like a hip retreat experience. Getting up the steep hill requires a taxi ride or a car, but once you are there you pretty much won't want to move. First, because you are within a park where you can walk to an observatory or an art museum. Then because both the cafe and rooftop bar offer incredible drinks/views, the restaurant serves the most authentic Japanese breakfast we had anywhere, and the loungewear and onsen just encourage relaxation. We felt like we were in a ryokan in a combo of Brooklyn,NY and the Berkshires, MA in the US! Because we were there peak cherry-blossom season the views were even more gorgeous- but this spot is divine and the spacious, luminous rooms allow you to really enjoy every little bit. Stay at least 2-3 nights so you can explore the area and town as well- and be sure to reserve for dinner or breakfast before you arrive- the chef needs advance notice to create their visually stunning, delicate menu items."

"Very accommodating staff. We were able to check out and store our luggage with front desk while we biked the Shimanami Trail. Excellent breakfast buffet - great way to start a day of biking."

"The hotel is undergoing renovations and this has upset the staff. The driers don't work well."

"A beautiful room in a beautiful hotel. So very close to the JR line station (200 meters door to door), easy access to the rest of Japan via the Shinkansen Trains, a great hub for exploring Western/Southern Japan. Only 30 minuets to Hiroshima, 2 hours to Osaka, and under 5 hours to Tokyo."

"good location, a few days stay and transfer to Okayama by Shinkansen /JR"

"Close to jr station, busses ,port and bicycle rental. Less than 10 min walk..super easy self check in. The room was beautiful! Nice and big. Comfy bed and quiet too! "

"Fukuyama city is a hidden jewel. Most of the bullet trains stop here and the access to major places, including Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, Yokohama, Tokyo, and Fukuoka is a direct line. If you want to visit Tomonoura where major movies scenes were taken, including Studio Ghibli and The Wolverine, I highly recommend Fukuyama."

"Helpful staff "