Published date: August 5, 2024
[Accommodation Experience] Hotel Granvia Okayama
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Experience of the stay
I came to Hotel Granvia Okayama, directly connected to Okayama Station, through HafH.
Operated by JR West Hotels, it opened on March 25, 1995.
Due to its excellent location connected directly to the station, it seems to be used for various purposes such as meetings, weddings, conferences, and banquets in addition to accommodation.
I planned to stay for one night around Okayama Station and decided to stay at Granvia Okayama, which is close to the station.
I arrived at Okayama Station just before sunset.
JR Okayama Station and Hotel Granvia Okayama are directly connected inside the station, so there's no worry about getting wet even when it rains.
This is a very convenient location for those who have business around Okayama Station.
From the ticket gate of Okayama Station, I headed to the shopping mall "Sunstreet Okayama."
Hotel Granvia Okayama is just beyond the Sunstreet Okayama with a connecting passage.
At Sunstreet Okayama, there are plenty of eateries and Okayama souvenirs, so I didn’t have any trouble finding meals.
The second floor of Sunstreet Okayama is connected to Hotel Granvia Okayama, so I went down to the first-floor entrance to check in.
Even with a HafH reservation, you check in just like a normal reservation.
You inform the front desk of your reservation name and, once verified, they show you to your room.
The room I stayed in was a single room, with a unit bath.
The single room felt like a typical city hotel.
The quality of Hotel Granvia Okayama, which I visited this time, is definitely that of a high-class city hotel.
I stopped by only during my journey, but the facilities have a calm atmosphere with a sense of cleanliness that can be used not only for sightseeing but also for weddings, business meetings, and conferences.
I think it is a suitable hotel for those looking for a reliable and comfortable place to stay around Okayama Station.
I highly recommend visiting at least once!
Experiences during the trip
Hotel Granvia Okayama is just next to Okayama Station, making it convenient to explore various sightseeing spots in the area.
On the morning of the second day of my stay, I took a stroll around the hotel.
When you think of famous spots near Okayama Station, Okayama Castle comes to mind first.
Built by the Ukita clan, who expanded their influence from the eastern part of Bizen to Mimasaka and the eastern part of Bitchu during the Sengoku period, it was later renovated and expanded by the Kobayakawa and Ikeda clans.
I didn't enter the castle, but you can get close to it for free.
The weather was nice, and I was able to enjoy a beautiful view of the castle.
Right next to Okayama Castle is Korakuen Garden.
It is one of the three famous gardens in Japan and is a cultural property that the world can be proud of.
By the way, the three famous gardens in Japan are Kenrokuen in Kanazawa City, Korakuen in Okayama City, and Kairakuen in Mito City.
I knew that Kenrokuen and Kairakuen were famous, but I didn't realize that Korakuen in Okayama was also very famous.
Visiting in the morning when the weather is good is recommended.
Just taking a leisurely walk through the well-maintained garden will make you feel very refreshed!