Shimanami Prime Hotel Imabari

I had an important engagement and stopped by your city for the first time in four years on my way back from a business trip, and stayed one night.Because I felt more wear and tear than expected at the flagship Hotel where I stayed on my previous visit, I was looking for another option in the convenient city center when I found this Hotel.It is close to the station, with easy access to limousine buses, local buses, and taxis, so I hardly felt any of the transportation inconvenience that can be common in regional cities. As it is newly opened, the Room was clean, and the view from my Room—overlooking the islands of the Seto Inland Sea and all of Imabari—was wonderful. (It would have been even better if the windows were a bit larger.)Breakfast offered a relatively wide selection and tasted good as well, and I also really appreciated the complimentary welcome drink upon arrival on a hot day.The large public bath was spacious and clean, and being able to gaze at the night view through a large, beautiful window helped me unwind from the day’s fatigue and feel refreshed.It’s great that Imabari now has such a good Hotel.One point to note—not as something good or bad—is that there seem to be many international guests.I work in an international field so it didn’t bother me at all, but some people may feel unsettled seeing many overseas visitors in places like the lobby or large public bath in a regional city like Imabari.That said, during my stay there were no guests with poor manners.

It was a Hotel with new Facilities, and the building was clean, making it comfortable to stay. The staff were also kind and provided courteous service.