Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotel vs Toyoko Inn Banshu Ako Ekimae

Same City · Himeji Distance: 27.9km
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Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotel

★★★ 3-Star
8.0 3,462
Himeji
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Toyoko Inn Banshu Ako Ekimae

★★★ 3-Star
8.2 445
Himeji
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.0 (5,574)
8.0 (607)
Booking.com
7.8 (1,175)
7.6 (464)
Expedia
8.4 (920)
8.2 (479)
Trip.com
8.5 (192)
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Overall Average
8.0 (7,861)
8.2 (1,550)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotel Toyoko Inn Banshu Ako Ekimae
Strengths Strengths
+ Large onsen bath with multiple tubs and saunas praised as the best for relaxation in many reviews + Overwhelming reviews on super convenient direct station access
+ Free shuttle to Himeji Station runs frequently, making travel easy as per repeated comments + Clean rooms and friendly staff repeatedly mentioned across sites
+ Free parking is a big plus highlighted by self-driving guests + Many praise tasty and satisfying breakfast
+ Breakfast buffet tasty with good variety, common praise + Solo and couple reviews note comfy beds and good soundproofing
+ Lobby unmanned convenience store and free bike rental noted as convenient
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Facilities and rooms feel dated and old in several reviews - Some reviews complain shower is too small
- 15-20 min walk from Himeji Station, relies on shuttle per complaints - Sink drainage issues noted
- Some rooms have odd smells, poor cleaning, or feel cramped - Occasional smoking room mix-ups or parking difficulties mentioned

Recommended For

Onsen Lovers Self-Driving Travelers Solo/Couple Travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Business travelers

Guest Reviews

Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotel

Trip.com 10 Family

Free onsen and parking great, well-maintained facilities

Trip.com 9.5 Solo

Free shuttle and large bath excellent

Agoda 9.2 Solo Traveler

Public baths a highlight, clean room good value

20min walk from station

Agoda 9.6 Solo Traveler

Convenient shuttle, top onsen, nice restaurant

Expedia 10

Great onsen and breakfast, tiny but clean quiet room

Toyoko Inn Banshu Ako Ekimae

Expedia 8.0 Solo

Clean room and super staff. Right next to station

Train noise from station

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Clean and new with direct station access. Has everything needed

Agoda 10.0 Family with teens

Outstanding cleanliness. Central with station link

Could use more pillows

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Convenient station access and satisfying breakfast

No slip prevention in tub

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Top location and friendly staff. Good breakfast

Location Comparison

Distance: 27.9km

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