Hot Springs Hotels in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan

VVery nice hostel in a good location near train station..Have an Onsen, microwave, hot water, a place to sit down and eat or working at your floor..not have a fridge. I came too early, because of my train from Tokyo (around 1.30 pm) and i need to wait until 3 pm for check in. Beds ready, clean ready...but need to waiting the check in time..and it'fair isn't. The only problem was they start check in process 5-7 mins before 3 pm and they was very slowly and not professional...my time for check in it was 3.15 pm if not more...one of the last check in there. And this happened especialy because one disrespectful girl, she was determined to delay the proceedings—even more than others already had. Ugly and disrespectful attitude, make me lose time everytime..she had and fun about this when i explain her i not appreciateher jokes. She, as well as all the others, either doesn't know how to speak English or doesn't want to... just simple words, like ”key.” I expected more from one hotel (or hostel) in Japan. I was disappointed with the choice of this hostel. It is very difficult to find the hotel without help, as its name is written only in Japanese. The bed is very hard; it feels like sitting or sleeping on a wooden plank.

I booked a non-smoking single room, and smoking was allowed in the downstairs parking lot. The environment was great for a solo stay. For breakfast, you might have to queue depending on the number of diners and the time, but the mapo tofu is truly excellent and a must-have in the morning. It's very close to Sendai Station, with plenty of dining options nearby and many convenience stores.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hotel Monterey Sendai. The location is excellent, just a short 3-minute walk from JR Sendai Station, making it incredibly convenient for sightseeing, shopping, and exploring the city. The hotel has a unique European-inspired charm, with elegant décor, antique-style furnishings, and beautiful wooden floors that create a warm and sophisticated atmosphere. Our room was comfortable, clean, and well maintained, with a flat-screen TV offering a good selection of satellite channels. One of the highlights of our stay was the natural hot spring spa, which was the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring Sendai. The hotel also offers several dining options, providing a good variety of choices without having to leave the property. Overall, Hotel Monterey Sendai combines an excellent location, distinctive character, comfortable accommodations, and relaxing hot spring facilities. We would happily stay here again on our next visit to Sendai.

Transportation: easiest with a 50-min taxi ride from Sendai airport unless int’l traveler wants to transfer via trains/buses. Nearest bus stop/little township is 遠刈田温泉 (13-min by foot to the Inn). Key feature is open air onsens in forestry — this is why I chose to stay. Delightful breakfast and dinner (during dinner, there are all-inclusive drinks menu + additional charge ones). I enjoyed the 2nd night’s beef/daikon pot in particular. There are hearth side afternoon refreshment, happy hour beer, post-dinner snack that you will be kept fed warmly. The aircon in Buna room would blow directly on the head so the fan blade should be adjusted. Staff English speaking capability varies but they made every effort in solving problems. Little hiccup after checking out that the bus time table the Inn indicated was outdated, but I still managed to change my route in the fly, which is the beauty traveling in Japan.

Quiet and comfortable environment, the bath was very relaxing. The lounge offers a variety of drinks and snacks, making it a pleasant place to unwind. The room was spacious, with two double sofas, a small table, and two armchairs, well-equipped. Natural water is available at the elevator entrance on each floor, which is very convenient. It's probably an older hotel, so the facilities are a bit dated, but for the price, it's definitely worth it.

Stayed one night in the main building. The room was spacious, clean, and well-equipped with good amenities. Our package included both buffet breakfast and dinner, which was a nice touch. At check-in, guests are asked to select their preferred dining times. Since the restaurant can get quite busy, I recommend choosing the earliest slot for a more relaxed experience. The onsen facilities were decent and provided a chance to unwind. Overall, it was an enjoyable and comfortable stay.

Overall, it was pretty good, but the hotel facilities are a bit dated. The Japanese-style room was quite spacious, although there was a slight odor in the bathroom, but everything else was fine. The lounge offered complimentary snacks, drinks, and alcoholic beverages. The buffet dinner selection felt a bit limited, and items like crab legs needed to be pre-ordered (and weren't free). However, the buffet carts were a big hit with the kids. Also, the shuttle bus service from Sendai Station to the hotel needs to be booked in advance; I recommend emailing the hotel right after making your reservation. Another thing to note is that there are almost no taxis around Akiu Onsen, so we weren't able to visit the waterfall this time.

The room was large and spacious, and the bedding was comfortable. The hotel is not far from the JR station, within walking distance. The hotel offers a free shuttle service that can be booked in advance; the Naruko Onsen autumn foliage bus is right next to the JR station and seamlessly connects with the hotel's free bus. Meals are buffet style with a wide variety of options, and the onsen bath is unlimited.

This hotel is located about 15mins walk away from Nakanosakae Station and 10mins walk away from Sendai Aquarium. Mitsui Outlet is also conveniently about 10mins walk away. Check in can be a chore as it is self service but the staffs are available to help with the information required. Other than that, the hotel is awesome! Breakfast has a huge spread, especially with the Salmon and Tuna Sashimi to make your own don. After your onsen bath, there is ice popsicle at night and lactic drink in the morning. The hotel also provides their late night Soyu Soba for free if you are hungry. Other than this, there is a comic library to pass your time. Room size is decent. Enjoyed my stay here for 2 nights.

We had a room with a balcony facing the ocean, and were able to spend a relaxing time looking out at Matsushima. Everyone who served us was very polite and kind. The room was clean and quiet. We chose a plan that only included breakfast, intending to eat dinner at a nearby restaurant, but the buffet-style food included many dishes unique to Matsushima, and everything was delicious, so we wished we had eaten dinner here as well! We recommend it!