Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima — the business hotel whose rooms are bigger than you expect
Here's something most travellers don't realise until they've already squeezed into a typical Japanese business hotel: "spacious" often means 14–16 sqm. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima gives you a Double room at 18 sqm, with a proper work desk and a minibar fridge — all in the Nakamachi neighbourhood at the centre of Hiroshima, a 4-minute walk from the Hondori shopping street and 9 minutes from Peace Memorial Park. A score of 8.4 and reviews that consistently praise cleanliness and staff round out the picture. This is the hotel that "never lets you down" — for anyone who values room size and reliability over flash.
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima sits in Nakamachi, Naka-ku — the heart of central Hiroshima. The nearest tram stop, Tatemachi, is just a 3-minute walk away, making it easy to hop around the city. Peace Memorial Park is 9 minutes on foot — far enough that street noise doesn't carry, close enough to catch the quiet morning light before the tour groups arrive.
"Spotlessly clean, much larger than expected, and staff who go out of their way to help — guests consistently say it was worth every yen."
What sets Daiwa Roynet apart from most business hotels in this price bracket is simply the room size. A Double room here runs to 18 sqm — meaningfully larger than the 14–16 sqm you typically get at competitors in the same range. That extra space means a full-size work desk where a laptop sits comfortably, a fridge in the room, and floor space to park a rolling suitcase without feeling claustrophobic. For anyone who has already tried a Japanese budget hotel and found it too cramped, this is the upgrade worth paying a little more for.
The two things real guests praise most in their reviews are cleanliness and staff. "Room spotless in every corner" and "staff polite and genuinely helpful even with limited English" appear consistently — and in Japan those two things matter enormously, because many business hotels deliver one but slip on the other. At Daiwa Roynet Hiroshima, both check out.
The Nakamachi address places the hotel in an excellent position. Hondori — Hiroshima's main covered shopping street lined with restaurants, convenience stores and cafes — is a 4-minute walk. Step out the front door and your dining options are immediately in front of you, no tram required. Peace Memorial Museum is roughly 10 minutes on foot, making this a very convenient base for anyone whose primary reason to visit Hiroshima is the history.
Worth being honest about before you book — Daiwa Roynet does not have an onsen or public bath, which some competitors at this level do offer. This is a hotel built around "good sleep, proper space, dependable service" rather than a hot-spring experience. If you're choosing between here and a hotel with an onsen, the simple question is: do you value room size more, or the onsen?
There is no in-house restaurant, so you will head outside for all meals — something Hondori being 4 minutes away makes entirely painless. Parking is limited, so if you are travelling by car it is worth checking availability in advance.
Overall, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima is a thoroughly dependable and well-positioned choice for travellers who want a business hotel with wider-than-average rooms, consistently good service and a central location within walking distance of Peace Park and Hondori. Starting at around ¥9,500/night for a Double — it is a hotel that will not disappoint.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Double rooms at 18 sqm — wider than most business hotels in the range
- ✓ Central location: Hondori and Peace Park both walkable
- ✓ Cleanliness and staff consistently praised in reviews
- ✓ Trusted brand — reliable standard every time
- ! No onsen or public bath — simpler than some competitors
- ! Slightly pricier than APA or Dormy Inn equivalents
- ! Less wow-factor — wins on reliability, not on spectacle
- ✓ Large work desk + in-room fridge — great for business trips
- ✓ Comfortable beds, quiet rooms — a good night's sleep
- ✓ Walk straight to Hondori without needing the tram
- ✓ Easy check-in, helpful front desk staff
- ! No in-house restaurant — all meals require going out
- ! Bathroom is compact by Western standards, typical for Japan
- ! Limited parking — check availability if arriving by car
- 💡If an onsen or public bath is important to you — Daiwa Roynet does not have one → look at Dormy Inn Hiroshima Hot Spring or Candeo Hotels Hiroshima Hatchobori instead.
- 💡If you are on a tight budget — at ~¥9,500/night it costs more than APA Hotel which starts around ¥7,500 → weigh up whether the extra room space justifies the difference for you.
- 💡If you need to be close to Hiroshima Station — this hotel is in the city centre, not the station area → consider Sotetsu Fresa Inn Hiroshima Ekimae or APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae instead.