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If you’re weighing Hiroshima Tokyu REI Hotel for a trip built around a show at Hiroshima Green Arena, the short version is this: it’s a comfortable, well-located base near Hacchobori that combines a free guest lounge with walking access to downtown shopping and dining — useful if you want to combine the show with a day in the city. The trade-offs are signs of the building’s age (a few reviewers mentioned cracked wallpaper or worn fixtures), no communal bath, and a tram-based route to the arena rather than a walk. This review works through all of it plainly, using the hub comparison’s research alongside guest review patterns from Rakuten Travel and Yahoo! Travel.
At a glance
Best for: Travelers who want a comfortable, well-located base for combining the show with a day of downtown shopping or dining.
Not ideal for: Guests who want a communal bath, brand-new finishes, or guaranteed quiet near the smoking area.
Room size: 15.3–48.1 m² (165–518 sq ft), the widest range of any hotel on our hub list.
Bed options: The Double room (21.6–22.6 m²) has a queen-size bed; no true king bed found in any category.
Nearest station: Hacchobori tram stop, about an 8-minute walk.
Walking difficulty to venue: ~8 min to Hacchobori, then a direct tram (no transfer, about 8 min) plus a short walk — about 22–25 minutes total.
Airport access: Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima Station is about 45 minutes by limousine bus, plus this hotel’s own ~8 min walk from Hacchobori and an 8-minute direct tram ride.
English support: Not confirmed.
Tattoo policy: Not applicable — there is no communal bath at this hotel.
Luggage storage: Not confirmed.
Breakfast: Buffet with local dishes; reviews are generally positive though a few found the variety modest.
Typical price range: From roughly ¥5,371/night, varying by season, room type, and plan — the lowest starting rate on our hub list.
Overall: ★★★★☆ 4.18 / 5
Room: 4.18 | Location: 4.13 | Service: 4.13 | Breakfast: 4.12 | Bath: 4.08 | Cost performance: 4.00
Based on our editorial review of roughly 3,471 guest ratings on Rakuten Travel. This is our own editorial assessment, not an official hotel rating, and can vary by season, room type, and how crowded the event is.
Its central location near Hacchobori keeps you close to both the tram network and the city’s main shopping streets.
Key hotel facts for international guests
Room size: 15.3–48.1 m² (165–518 sq ft), the widest range of any hotel on this list (official room page). Bathroom varies by room type — Single B (18.1 m²) is shower-only with no tub, while most other categories have a unit bath with tub; the Double room (21.6–22.6 m²) has a queen-size bed, though we found no true king bed in any category. | Public bath: none — confirmed, so tattoo policy isn’t a factor here. | Airport access: Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima Station is about 45 min by limousine bus, plus this hotel’s own ~8 min walk from the Hacchobori tram stop and an 8-minute direct tram ride.
Sourced from the hotel’s official room page, checked August 2026. English support, breakfast dietary options, gym, and coin laundry were not confirmed.
- About 8 minutes from the Hacchobori tram stop, then a direct tram (no transfer) toward the arena
- A free guest lounge with unlimited coffee and tea
- Walking distance to downtown shopping and dining (Sogo, Parco, and more)
Location and actual walking difficulty
Hiroshima Tokyu REI Hotel is about an 8-minute walk from the Hacchobori tram stop. From there, a direct tram (no transfer, about 8 minutes) plus a short walk gets you to Hiroshima Green Arena in around 22–25 minutes total. The advantage of this route is that it’s a direct tram ride rather than requiring a transfer, even though the overall time is longer than the closest hotels on our hub list.
Room size and luggage space
Rooms run 15.3–48.1 m² (165–518 sq ft) — the widest size range of any hotel on our hub list. That gives real flexibility, from a compact Single B for a solo quick trip up to larger categories with genuine space for group travel or extra luggage.
Bed size and comfort for tall travelers
The Double room (21.6–22.6 m²) has a queen-size bed, but we found no true Western-style king bed in any room category. If a king bed matters to your trip, Hotel Intergate Hiroshima elsewhere on our hub list has a confirmed 1,800×2,000mm king in its “INTERGATE King” room.
Bathroom and room facilities
Bathroom setup varies by room type here — Single B (18.1 m²) is shower-only with no tub, while most other categories have a unit bath with a tub. If soaking after the show matters to you, book a room with a bathtub specifically when you reserve rather than assuming every room type has one.
English support
We were not able to confirm the level of English support at this property from official sources or guest reviews.
Breakfast and dietary options
Breakfast is a buffet with local dishes that most reviewers described positively, though a few felt the variety could be broader. We did not confirm vegetarian or halal options.
Airport access
Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima Station is about 45 minutes by limousine bus. From there, this hotel is a further ~8-minute walk from the Hacchobori tram stop, plus an 8-minute direct tram ride if you’re continuing toward the hotel’s immediate area.
Tattoo and public bath policy
There’s no communal bath here — confirmed — so a tattoo policy isn’t a factor for this property. All bathing happens in the in-room bathtub or shower, depending on the room type you book.
Luggage storage and delivery
We were not able to confirm the hotel’s specific policy on luggage storage before check-in or after check-out. Contact the hotel directly to confirm before relying on it.
Laundry
We did not find confirmed information about coin laundry or self-service laundry facilities at this hotel. If you need laundry access during a longer stay, check directly with the hotel.
Common complaints from previous guests
No hotel is complaint-free, and Hiroshima Tokyu REI Hotel is no exception. Here’s what came up in guest reviews, alongside a practical way to work around each one.
The quotes below are a summary of review trends and may not reflect the current situation.
“I really liked it. The room was clean, the shampoo and conditioner were good quality, and the staff were great too.” / “There’s a guest-only lounge with free drinks, which was a nice touch, and the local dishes at breakfast were genuinely good.”
- There’s no communal bath here — just an in-room bathtub or shower-only room, depending on the type you book.
- If soaking after the show matters to you, book a room with a bathtub specifically when you reserve rather than assuming every room type has one.
- Several reviewers mentioned signs of the building’s age, like cracked wallpaper or worn fixtures, and one guest noted the elevator can be occupied for a while by group tours.
- This is a hotel to book for its location, service, and breakfast rather than brand-new finishes. If something in the room bothers you, the front desk has generally been responsive when guests raised it. Build in a few extra minutes around elevator use if a large tour group is checking in or out.
- A guest near the smoking area reported being woken by door-opening sounds and voices at night and early morning.
- If you’re a light sleeper, request a room away from the smoking area at check-in, and pack earplugs as a simple backup for concert trips with early starts.
What the booking sites do not clearly explain
Booking sites tend to highlight the free lounge and downtown location without mentioning that bathroom type varies significantly by room category — some are shower-only with no tub. It’s also worth knowing the building shows its age in places (cracked wallpaper, worn fixtures reported by multiple guests), which isn’t obvious from photos alone.
Who should avoid this hotel
- Guests who want a communal bath or onsen — this hotel has in-room bathing only, and some room types are shower-only with no tub
- Travelers who expect brand-new, fully renovated finishes — several reviewers noted signs of the building’s age
- Light sleepers who want guaranteed quiet, given one report of noise near the smoking area
- Travelers who want the shortest possible transfer to the arena — this is one of the longer routes on our hub list at 22–25 minutes total
Better alternatives nearby
If Hiroshima Tokyu REI Hotel isn’t quite the right fit, our hub comparison covers four other hotels near Hiroshima Green Arena:
- Hotel Granvia Hiroshima — best for the fastest Shinkansen-to-room transfer and the highest breakfast score
- Hotel Intergate Hiroshima — best for lounge perks and a genuinely walkable distance to the arena
- Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima — best if minimizing travel time to the venue matters most; adjacent to the arena’s park
- Dormy Inn Hiroshima Aki no Yu — best for a real top-floor natural hot spring bath after the show
Where to book
Rates and availability shift with the event calendar and season, so if Hiroshima Tokyu REI Hotel looks like the right fit for your trip, it’s worth checking current pricing sooner rather than later.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get from Hiroshima Tokyu REI Hotel to Hiroshima Green Arena?
Walk about 8 minutes to the Hacchobori tram stop, take a direct tram (no transfer, about 8 minutes), then walk a short distance to the arena. Budget roughly 22–25 minutes door to door.
- Do all rooms have a bathtub?
No. Bathroom setup varies by room type — Single B (18.1 m²) is shower-only with no tub, while most other categories have a unit bath with a tub. Book a room with a bathtub specifically if soaking matters to you.
- Is there a communal bath?
No, this is confirmed — all bathing is in-room only, either a bathtub or shower depending on room type.
- Is the hotel showing its age?
Several reviewers mentioned signs of the building’s age, like cracked wallpaper or worn fixtures. It’s best booked for its location, service, and breakfast rather than brand-new finishes.
- What’s the typical price range?
Rates on Rakuten Travel started from roughly ¥5,371/night at the time of our research, the lowest starting rate among the five hotels on our Hiroshima Green Arena hub list. Prices vary by season, event demand, and plan.