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5-1 Ishizekicho, Okayama, Okayama Prefecture 700-0813, Japan
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Hotel Excel Okayama
Ranked #21 of 50 hotels in Okayama
3.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
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Taipei, Taiwan
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Good location and value”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
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This hotel is located on the far side of Okayama's main street (at least I think it is). It's quite close to Koraku-en and many other major sightseeing spots of Okayama, and there's a tram stop near the hotel which will conveniently take you to Okayama's train station. I will say the location is very good. It is worth to note that there seems to have very few shops and restaurants near the hotel, though.

I didn't stayed in this hotel for sightseeing in Okayama. I just need to find a place to stay for the night on my way from Osaka to Shikoku. There are lots of hotels near the train station, but most of them are too expensive IMO. So I chose this one. Less than 10 minutes from train station by tram and is much cheaper.

It's a bit difficult to make a fair review about my room here because I received a free room upgrade upon checking-in. But this is a typical example of "business hotel" in Japan: small lobby, (should be) small room, but still clean and comfortable for the price. There is a computer in the lobby for Internet browsing (free). In my room, I found some examples of snacks which is being sold in the lobby. What an interesting way to make some extra money. I have a feeling that the lighting in my room is too dim, otherwise everything is good for a hotel of this class. The breakfast is mediocre, but I like the restaurant's atmosphere. The big TV screen and bar-like decoration somehow bring me some energy in the morning.

Generally speaking, this hotel does not offer better service than other business hotels in Japan. But its good price and location make it stand out, and worth a recommendation.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Salzburg, Austria
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
“perfectly ok for what you pay”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Another typical budget hotel. Not quite as good value as the Toyoko Inns are, the Excel includes no breakfast and is a bit more expensive than the Toyoko Inns. It still makes for a good budget hotel, which can be recommended without hesitation. the rooms are very small, but this is typical for Japan. they are clean, have tea and other hotel amenities - shampoo, soap etc. (own bathroom).
Free internet on a lobby computer or with LAN cable in the room.
The staff at the reception were very friendly and extremely helpful. It helped that one of them could speak English, a rare thing in such inexpensive hotels and even in expensive hotels.
The location is very good for Korakuen garden, Okayama's top sight, but not so good for restaurants and shopping. there is a tram stop outside the hotel, which takes you to the station. We walked it, which is just straight up the main road and takes about 20 minutes walking. To stay nearer the station would probably be preferable, if any hotel could have matched the price (and had rooms available - not on our dates).
As it was the Excel was fine.
Cannot comment on the restaurant. We did not eat there. It seemed very noisy at night and for breakfast we preferred proper coffee and Western style breads (Starbucks is near the station...)

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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北海道
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“後楽園・岡山城に近い”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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  • Stayed May 2012, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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埼玉県
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118 reviews 118 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
84 helpful votes 84 helpful votes
“岡山城の近くです。”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
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  • Stayed March 2012, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“周りにお店が少ないのが難点”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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5-1 Ishizekicho, Okayama, Okayama Prefecture 700-0813, Japan
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