Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima-Ekimae — the most conveniently placed 4-star near Hiroshima Shinkansen
Have you ever stepped off the Shinkansen and then had to drag your luggage for 15 minutes just to reach the hotel? At Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima-Ekimae, that problem doesn't exist. The hotel sits on the north side of the station — the same side where Shinkansen trains pull in — and a short overhead walkway gets you to the lobby in just 3 minutes. With a Trip.com peak score of 9.4 and Booking score of 8.6 from 1,262 reviews, this is the 4-star business hotel that Shinkansen travellers consistently praise.
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima-Ekimae is located at 1-1 Matsubaracho, Minami-ku, on the north side of Hiroshima Station — and that "north side" detail matters a great deal. This is the Shinkansen exit side, where the bullet train platforms are. Step off the Shinkansen, follow the overhead walkway, and you're at the hotel entrance in 3 minutes flat. No doubling back to the south exit, no catching a tram, no extra transfers — just a short stroll with your luggage straight to check-in.
"A Booking location score of 9.2 says it all — reviewers mention the proximity to the station over and over as their favourite thing about staying here."
The rooms follow the reliable Daiwa Roynet house style: new, clean, comfortable beds, a proper work desk, and a modern, understated design that does everything you actually need. Adequate charging points, good reading light, well-soundproofed windows. It is built to give road-weary travellers a solid night's sleep without making them pay for amenities they won't use.
One detail guests mention alongside the location is having a Lawson and a 7-Eleven right in the building. That sounds small but becomes very practical after a long day of sightseeing or when you arrive late. Morning coffee, a quick breakfast, snacks for the day — all available 24 hours without stepping outside into the weather.
On the scores: Trip.com rates this hotel at 9.4 (159 reviews), which is well above average for a business hotel in this price bracket. Booking comes in at 8.6 across 1,262 reviews. The gap between platforms is standard for Japanese properties, but what stays consistent everywhere is the location score of 9.2 on Booking — virtually no one complains about the position.
It is worth being honest about what Daiwa Roynet Ekimae does not offer. There is no swimming pool, no spa, no full gym, and no main restaurant in-house. This is a business hotel in the purest sense: focused on clean, well-equipped rooms in a brilliant location. If those amenities matter to you, a five-star property in central Hiroshima would be a better fit. But if your main requirement is a quality room right next to the Shinkansen at a fair price, this hotel delivers exactly that.
Hiroshima has a lot to explore from this base. The Peace Memorial Park and Peace Memorial Museum are a short tram ride away. The iconic Miyajima island — with the red torii gate rising from the sea — is reachable by train and ferry from this very station. Staying at Daiwa Roynet Ekimae means you can head out early and get back late without worrying about transport, because the station is always just a three-minute walk away.
If you are visiting Hiroshima by Shinkansen and want a 4-star hotel that gets you to the platform faster than any rival in the area, from around ¥13,000 a night, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima-Ekimae is the smart choice. Many guests who stay once book the same hotel on their next Hiroshima trip, already knowing how good this location feels in practice.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Shinkansen-side location — 3 min walk, Booking location score 9.2
- ✓ New, clean rooms with comfortable beds and modern design
- ✓ Lawson + 7-Eleven in the building, open 24 hours
- ✓ Good value for a 4-star hotel in this location
- ! No pool, spa or large gym — purely a business hotel
- ! Room sizes are standard Japanese dimensions, not luxury-wide
- ! Booking score (8.6) lower than Trip.com — normal cross-platform variance
- ✓ 3-min walk from Shinkansen exit — no need to cross to the south side
- ✓ Rooms are noticeably clean — many reviewers say cleaner than the price suggests
- ✓ Fast Wi-Fi suitable for both work and streaming
- ✓ Convenience store in-building — no need to go out late at night
- ! No included breakfast — use the in-building stores or nearby cafes
- ! Rooms face the urban surroundings rather than a scenic view
- ! No on-site parking (central station area)
- 💡If you want a spa or swimming pool — this is a pure business hotel with none of those amenities → look at 5-star properties in central Hiroshima instead.
- 💡If you need an especially large room — standard rooms here are typical Japanese business-hotel size, not oversized → book the Corner Twin if your budget allows a slight upgrade.
- 💡If you are driving — there is no on-site parking → locate a public car park nearby in advance, or consider using park-and-ride options.