Name: Hotel Excel Okayama
Address: 5-1 Ishizeki cho, Kita ku, Okayama, JP

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2024

Gautam

The hotel is very near Okayama station and also very near a very big mall for shopping.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2024

Gautam

I liked that the property was far away from the train station to be very quiet. It is also very near Okayama Castle.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2024

Laureen

Great location with easy walk to Castle & park. Our room had a beautiful view of the park. Staff very kind. Close to train. Large room.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2020

Nathan

Perfect for visiting Okayama Korakuen and Castle.

Excellent location, right next to the river, not far from the castle and Okayama Korakuen. Lovely views of the castle and the river. The room (904) was spacious, but it looked twice as big as all the other rooms on the floor according to the floor guide.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2020

Claire

The views from room 1002 are spectacular, and even better, you can open the window for fresh air.

The small double room is cozy, but it perfectly adequate for a few nights stay.

About 15min walk from JR Okayama, 5 minutes to the castle, and just a little further to the gardens, the hotel is in a lovely location.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Around 5 minutes by tram from JR Okayama station, also it's a walkable distance. Staff were great. Room was clean. Didn't use any facility so couldn't comment on it. Some restaurants inside the hotel and they looked good too.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

I arrived early at 10.30a.m. so while the check-in procedures have been completed, I could only get a room after check-in time. We went out to explore, thinking that we would retrieve them in the evening. However, to our pleasant surprise, the staff had already sent our luggage to our room. I had a room facing Okayama Castle too. This hotel is really near to Korakuen and Okayama Castle. However, it is quite a distance from JR station. There is a tram station near the hotel but it is still troublesome when you have your big luggage.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Nov 2019

P Steven

Hotel is very well located, and room had a nice view of an adjacent river and part beyond. Rooms are a bit dated, and could use some upgrades.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Nov 2019

Leslie

Not the best location.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Very good place

Clean and neat. The big massage chair in the room was unexpected but we did not use it.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2019

Verified traveler

Good Location. Close to Castle and Korakuen Garden. Can walk 5-10 min.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2019

Theresa

Relaxing trip

Single room was good size for a Japanese hotel. Area was quiet. Convenient street car. Great shopping nearby and restaurants.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2018

LOH YEE

Very good, staff nice, hotel is good

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2018

Graeme

Cost friendly hotel room

Room was ready for check-in an hour earlier than the official time so I was happy. While the hotel is well situated for the gardens and the castle there is not much else around. Hotel was also one of the older hotels I had stayed in and the room felt dated. Good for the price.

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2018

Morag

Great location for the garden - short walk

Great breakfast with lots of variety. Room adequate but would have been better without massage chair which took up most of the floor space. Nice view of Okayama Castle from our bedroom window.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Close to garden & castle. Plenty of choice at breakfast. Really enjoyed our stay.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2018

Betty

Good stay

Hotel might be about 20 minute walk from the station but it is close to the park and the museums. The train stop is near by, just 100 yen will take you to the Okayama Station in no time. Breakfast choice is good, much better than those offered by hotels in similar grade. It would be nice to replace the dated shower head, then I could have a more enjoyable shower.

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2018

Loke

Good location to take JR train, if you are using Kansas Hiroshima pass , you could take the Hiroshima loop bus foc

6/10

Pleasant

22 Oct 2018

Katrina

Hotel is very near to Korakuen Garden and Okayama Castle. Convenient to reach hotel from Okayama Station by the tram just 3 stops away.
Hotel is old but room is still clean with aged furniture. Basic amenities, with a small jug kettle enough to make Japanese tea.
Breakfast is a good spread of Japanese food.

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2018

Verified traveler

Perfect place for sightseeing and shopping!!

Nice and helpful staff!! Very convenient place for sightseeing and transportation to other cities. Very reasonable price !!

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2018

RC

Quite happy with the hotel. It has a self-service laundry - a real plus for travelers. The staff were very nice and gave me good recommendations for restaurants. It's in a very central spot, great for sights and for getting around the city. The breakfast buffet was extensive and a real value. Would very much recommend the place.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2018

Almond

Great hotel for Okayama castle view

Very good staff service, We leave our luggages before check in because we arrive hotel too early, but after we go back to the room. Our luggages were bring to the room already !! Fast and stable wifi in room. I love breakfast here because of plenty of choice. Room was so clean and good amentities even face foam. We got the great Castle view from our room even economy room !!! Great and perfect hotel.

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

overall okay. a bit walk from okayama station but there are bus stop and tram about 2 minutes walk from the hotel.

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2017

VALERIE

Good hotel, shame about the town

excellent location by tram stop from station, and near castle and gardens. Pleasant, helpful staff, good café/restaurant. on the negative side - canal and river walks unattractive with no flowers, and this area of city a bit run down, poor shops.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2017

Y2K

GREAT HOTEL

As there aren't many hostels at Okayama, this is definitely one of the good HOTELS. Staff speaks little English; it wasn't a problem for me. They serve you everything you need for a smooth check-in. Bear in mind that though they couldn't speak our language eloquently; they are always ready to give their best to help you. Room is ok for one-person stay. Basic amenities are available. Most of all, it is DEFINITELY walkin' distance to Okayama-jo and Koraku-en!! A ~10-min walk from JR Okayama station. many convenient stores are nearby. At night, the surrounding is quiet for a good night sleep :)

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2017

Verified traveler

Close to attraction

close to attraction but 20 mins walk from station if the tram closed at 9:30pm.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Very kind staff and close to the Korakuen Garden.

Excellent services but very inexpensive price!! I will stay at this hotel when I go back to Okayama again!

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2016

Verified traveler

Convenient location, nice room with a good view

I stayed here for one night while attending a concert (the concert venue was a 5 minute walk from the hotel so it was very convenient). There was a nice view of the river and castle from my room on the ninth floor. The room was very clean and comfortable and the staff member at the reception was helpful and spoke English. There were many cultural and historical sites near the hotel and the area was also great for shopping and entertainment.

6/10

Pleasant

16 May 2016

Verified traveler

Basic facilities but reasonable for the cost\n

Staff were very helpful. Location beside garden a pleasant plus

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2016

Imelda

Best location n good value. No 1 service.

Stayed for 2 nights got the room with castle view n watching sunrise in the morning. Good size room too.
Great value for money.
The hotel is a bit dated but no complaint with good price. Smell from Chinese restaurant is the worst park. I was feeling sick n got to checkin earlier. Thanks to all the staffs hospitality.

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2016

William

Central to gardens, museums and station.

Superb gardens (one of Japan's top three), museums and food.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2015

Robert

Adequate, Standard Business Hotel

Very average, standard business hotel but located close to Okayama Castle, Korakuen Garden, Okayama Symphony Hall and Okayama Civic Hall. Plenty of restaurants around. The breakfast buffet was ordinary but adequate. The mattresses are old and need to be replaced. The rooms are small but standard. Staff is very helpful and spoke good English. This place is fine for a night or two in Okayama.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2015

May

Comfort and Nice hotel

stay in this hotel easy for use to travel to Kurashiki and Takamatsu

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2015

Francesca

Best customer services I have ever experienced.

The room was very clean and decorations were new. The staff are very polite, caring and spoke fluent English. The mid-age short hair male staff spoke really good English both in pronunciation & fluency. He upgraded our room from Economy Semi-double Room to Deluxe Double Room with massage chair and high floor view of Okayama Castle. We left our luggage at front counter lunch time as too early to check in time, but so surprisingly glad that when we returned at 6pm they have already moved our luggage into our room. The hotel has its restaurant, cafe, souvenir kiosk. Its location is great - next to tram station connecting Okayama JR station (where Bic Camera dept store and shopping corridor with many restaurants) and walking distance to Okayama Castle and Korakuen. I have visited Japan 5 times annually for holiday and the experience at this hotel was the best ever. Full stars rated!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2015

Verified traveler

Good standard!

Everything was fine - great location, helpful staff and good downstairs restaurant. Nothing fancy, but comfortable, clean and excellent for the price we got it for.

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2015

Deborah

Close to the castle

The hotel was in a nice location close to the castle, garden and pedestrian arcade street which had many dining options. The train station was an easy walk or easier tram ride away. Room was typically compact, but we were given a corner room with massage chair and view of the castle. Breakfast was a good value, with ample choices.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2015

Nicholas

Great. Would stay there again.

The stay was great. We had a view of the castle from our room which was a nice bonus. The facilities were also great. Was able to relax so well. I would definitely stay again if i go to okayama.

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2015

Julie

Good location

Stayed two nights as part of a three week Japan vacation. Room is pretty standard by Japanese standards - clean, comfortable, but not spacious. The view of the castle is very good. Easy walk from the station to the hotel, close to the park and the castle.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

Simple, great hotel near Okayama station

Very glad I chose Excel while I was in Okayama! It's about a 10-15 min walk from the station, but it's just straight down the road so not too complicated. Room was perfect size, and I found the atmosphere to be very relaxing and restful. For some reason reminded me of my stays in America at hotels?! Not sure why but it was nice. There wasn't anything super special but everything felt just right. There are several museums, a movie theater, Okayama castle and some famous parks very close by which was great!

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2015

Kjersti

Recommended

Bigger than expected semi double room, very comfortable, friendly staff, great location next to the castle grounds and park

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Oct 2014

Verified traveler

If not the location...

Perfect location, but the level of comfort below what would be required for a restful lodging.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Aug 2014

Will

Great location and outstanding view

We stayed here for a night prior to visiting the garden and castle in Okayama and heading on to Naoshima. The hotel was conveniently located a couple of stops on the tram from the station and 5 minutes from the garden/castle area. Our room was spacious and comfortable with an exceptional view of the castle.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2014

Verified traveler

Hotel next to the park and castle

Our hotel was right next to the castle and park. It was a straight (~15 min) walk from the station and easy to find. Staff were friendly and accommodating.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2014

Verified traveler

Good location

Good location near jr station comfortable room and nice stuff

6/10

Pleasant

18 Apr 2013

Verified traveler

Good Stop-over hotel

I used this hotel as a base for travelling around the area. It was fine, perfect for what I needed, but the room did smell slightly of smoke despite me having requested a non-smoking room. Received a complimentary breakfast both mornings though, which was very nice.

Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2013

Verified traveler

Good hotel in ideal location.

Good location near to the station and close to the castle and garden which is well worth a visit. Staff were friendly and rooms clean and of a good size in comparision to many we have stayed in in Japan. For families travelling with young babies be aware that the hotel does not have cots.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Nov 2012

Tam

Get the massage chair and you're set!

Good sized room. It's actually a standard size for double in Japan. You can move around without issues. The bathroom is an older Toto modular cube system that is prevailant in Japanese hotels. Staff were very friendly and helpful and were able to hold our bags after we checked out to do further tourist activities. Located close to the streetcar/tram line station and is easily gotten to from Okayama station.
Older style so not too shabby but could come with a facelift.
Breakfast buffet was quite tasty with a range of foods (western and Japanese influenced).
Amazing view of Okayama Castle from our window which also surprisingly opens up and allowed me to take crisp photos.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 May 2012

Verified traveler

Hotel is just ok small rooms and a bit dated .

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

Jyh Jong

位置佳,房間窗外遠望岡山城，十分美麗。房間乾淨, 臨近岡山城，後樂園景點.LAWSON及地面電車站都不遠,十分方便.
服務人員熱心協助,早餐不錯.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Manon

Nous avons passé deux très bonnes nuits à l’hôtel Excel d’Okayama ! C’était parfait : situé près du château d’Okayama et de Koraku-En, avec un petit déjeuner absolument délicieux et très copieux, une chambre propre et pratique, tout le nécessaire de toilette en libre service…

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Dec 2024

Ying Lei

很普通的飯店偏老舊

設備老舊前台的人員英文能力不佳不好溝通

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2024

Azusa

快適に過ごしました

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2024

Shin'ya

駐車場の料金が周辺より割高になっているのが残念でした。

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2024

Tiffany

Very good. Would recommend

Very good location, close to the castle and Japanese garden. Would recommend

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2024

リカ

建物は古いけどお手入れをされている感じで不快さはないです。お部屋の荷物置きのところに髪の毛が一本落ちていたことと部屋の空調かなと思うのですがゴォーと低音がなっていたことがほんの少しだけ気になったかな？と言う程度で、お部屋は広くて洗面もお風呂も清潔だしベットも広くて快適だったし、お部屋からお城も見れるし最高でした！ベットサイドにコンセントがあれば完璧だけど、口コミを読んでいたので延長コード持参しましたのでこれも問題なしでした！朝食は最高に美味しかったです！これは絶対食べなきゃ損です！

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2024

テルミ

後楽園に一番近いことで眺望を期待したが、3階の部屋だったためか全く見晴らしが利かなかったのが残念。ただし、岡山城と後楽園には直近、見物するには最適。

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2024

Linda

The staff was very nice, the room was comfortable and I had a nice view. It's right next the Okayama Castle and the river which is very peaceful. The windows are thick so we don't hear the noises outside. I recommand it for a stay in peace

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

24 Feb 2024

Y uzuru

なんか汚い

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2024

マサトシ

駐車場が先着順以外はほぼ満足

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2024

Martina

Cómodo para dormir, cerquísima del castillo y del parque Korakuen, de hecho, los veía desde mi habitación. Personal amable y correcto. Todo bien

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2024

Verified traveler

훌륭한 서비스 그러나 아쉬운 위치 및 불청결한 화장실

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2024

Akihiko

城下地域のお勧め施設

　宿泊が新年の元日という事で周辺の飲食店は閉まっていましたが、徒歩ですぐコンビニがあったので助かりました。
　通常は周辺には徒歩10分圏内に多種多様な飲食店があり事かないと思います。
また、観光面では近隣に岡山城、後楽園や美術館もあり、心落ち着ける事も出来ると考えます。
　また、交通アクセスも抜群です。

Business

8/10

Excellent

28 Nov 2023

Masumi

少し古いホテルかと心配したが、バスルームは改装されたのかキレイでした。各種シャンプーや加湿器などの貸出品も多く、困ることは何もありませんでした。バッフェ形式の朝食も1000円とホテルにしては安く、種類が多くて美味しかったです。チェックアウト時間が１２時と、翌日特に予定のない場合はゆっくりできます。値段を考えるととても満足です。

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2023

Kévin

Très bon séjour

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2023

さなえ

We can enjoy very beautiful view, especially Okayama castle!!! It was amazing!!!

Staffs are very kind and supportive!

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2023

PEI CHEN

CP值極高的飯店, 超推薦

鄰近岡山城和後樂園, 電車站過個馬路即到達, 附近也有超市方便採購. 房間大, 拉開窗簾即可看見岡山城, CP值超高的飯店

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2023

Shinya

最上階に泊まったがウォシュレットの水圧が弱すぎる。それ以外はとても良い。

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

06 Feb 2023

Jiwon

다시 방문하지는 않을 아쉬운 호텔

추운 겨울에 난방은 거의 되지 않았으며, 너무 건조했고 에어컨 내부는 먼지가 있었다. 가습기도 이용하고자 하였으나 내키지 않을 정도의 청결상태였다. 오래된 비즈니스 호텔이라 어쩔 수 없다고 생각은 하지만, 너무 아쉬웠다. 특히 침대시트는 정말 커버와 이불솜이 따로 놀아서 화가 날 정도였다. 추위와 이불 때문에 잠을 거의 자지 못했다. 위치는 괜찮다.

Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Oct 2022

CHANHYUNG

写真と違って古かった

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2022

hiromi

とてもよかった

見晴らしも良くてのんびりできて最高でした
あとは
お風呂場に手すりがほしかった
若い頃は何とも思わず手すりなんて邪魔と思ってましたが
年々身体が動きにくくなり
あればうれしかったトイレットペーパーの予備もほしかった歳がいくとトイレが近く…ほかは最高

Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

壁が薄くないですか？
サービスや客室の清潔さ、スタッフの対応等は良かったです

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Jan 2021

SHINICHI

ホテルの大きさの割には、朝食が良かったです。

新幹線の駅から少し離れますが、路面電車の駅の直ぐ側なので、割と便利、岡山城や後楽園に観光する人は、便利だと思います。
ただ、一つトイレに後付で、ウォシュレットが付けて有るのは良いのですが、サイズが合ってないので、男性の方は要注意

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2020

Verified traveler

アウト正午が魅力

ダブルルームに宿泊
建物は古めだが清潔感はある
風呂は古いタイプだが狭くはない
掃除もリネンも綺麗
鏡とは別に姿見あり
何より正午チェックアウトがありがたく、延長時間分と考えたら比較して安価なホテルと思います。

Business

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2020

にゅーた

岡山城や旭川が見渡せる見晴らしの良い部屋でした。

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2020

ジュン

9階の東側部屋で岡山城が綺麗に見られました。JR駅から市電で2駅、乗車料で百円、アクセスも良かった。

Business

8/10

Excellent

13 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

良いです。
10文字以上とか注文つけないで欲しい。

Business Self

2/10

Poor

29 Jan 2020

kazuya

繁華街から遠く、館内が病院みたいな匂いがしました。

Business

4/10

Poor

14 Jan 2020

MAKOTO

忙しいのか、浴槽の排水溝周りにピンクの汚れが残ってました。前泊者の髪の毛も数本残っておりいい気持ちはしませんでした。ホテル外観に

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2020

Chin Hui

雖然地點不在車站附近，但距離岡山後樂園很近，附近也有餐廳和超商，下次住宿岡山還會選擇這家飯店。

Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2020

Nil

喜歡就是路面電車很近酒店出入交通很方便！至於缺點就是因為假期所致，而酒店樓下附近的食肆沒有開！房間隔音有待改善！

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

I stay second time because that’s The Best Hotel! Will stay again when visit 岡山！

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

17 Dec 2019

takashi

フロントスタッフの応対がマニュアルすぎ。応用力に欠ける。

Business

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

受付スタッフの一人が、外国の方だったので、聞き取りにくくて、何度か確認をさせてもらい、少し時間がかかりましたが、朝食は美味しく、その他の対応は、素晴らしかったです。

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

全体を通しても快適に過ごせてよかった

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

2回目の宿泊なので、特になし

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

房間可以遠眺岡山城，真的很超值，早餐也非常好吃喔!!下次如果有機會再來岡山，會考慮再來住!!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2019

Tony

The location is excellent. Though it is not located closed to JR station(15 min walk or need to to few min street car), it is located at the heart of the culture zone of Okayama, surrounded by symphony hall, museums and art museums. It also closed to Okayama castle and Karokuen Garden.
The hotel itself is clean and comfortable and the room is spacious, compared with other business hotels in Japan.
The breakfast is excellent with various western and Japanese food, fresh and delicious.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

あさごはん
デザート
最高
たべすぎました

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

房間內可遠晀岡山城