4-Star Hotels in Ehime Prefecture, Japan

The rooms at Imabari Kokusai Hotel were spacious and clean! The view of Shimanami Bridge from the room was amazing! The night view was also amazing! The breakfast was a buffet with lots of Imabari specialties, so I was able to eat my fill! The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful!

Excellent location, have a ”private road” to Dogo Onsen. Staff are really welcoming and helpful. Breakfasts are good. Highly recommend this hotel to anyone who visits the city.

They treat Western guests with far more enthusiasm. When checking in alongside Western guests, the front desk staff only escorted them to their floor, completely ignoring Asian guests like me. It's 2026, and this kind of preferential treatment for Westerners is so out of touch and frankly, a bit embarrassing. On top of that, the duvet cover was torn. Is the hotel really struggling that much? 😓 I'm staying here for three nights purely because I can't be bothered to switch hotels. Matsuyama Castle is quite nice, though. As an established hotel in Matsuyama, I'd hope for a bit more class and professionalism. Also, the room is a bit cramped; it's difficult to open a 30-inch suitcase.

I booked a triple room, but it was very spacious for a Japanese hotel, so I stayed comfortably and comfortable~ The staff are bright and friendly. Welcome service, drink service, beer service, etc. were so good. Breakfast is local and you can eat domino sashimi and rice bowls and it is delicious ~ The shuttle bus is right in front of you, and even if you take a bus tour, you get off right in front of you. The location is the best.

The hotel is located near Dogo Bath, a three- to four-minute walk from the bath. The environment is beautiful, and the facilities are complete (typical of hot spring hotels, including free massage chairs). The hot spring baths are comfortable, clean, and the staff are very helpful. The rooms are clean, and the breakfast is plentiful.

Pretty good. The room was a bit small but very clean, perfect for one person. Right across the street downstairs are the tram station and the main shopping street, so the location is absolutely fantastic. There are lots of restaurants, and Matsuyama Castle entrance is just a few steps away. The local specialty, Tai Meshi (sea bream rice), is really good and worth trying.

I stayed here as part of my Tokyo Love Story pilgrimage. The facilities, hygiene, and environment were all absolutely perfect, truly impeccable. The only issue was that when I booked, it showed no breakfast included, but the reservation slip provided by the front desk indicated breakfast. I returned the breakfast voucher to the front desk and asked them to double-check, as 3000 yen isn't a small amount. The front desk said they would verify and call my room, but I never heard back, even until check-out. For a hotel of this caliber, I really think this is unacceptable, especially since this was the part I was most looking forward to in Matsuyama. However, despite this minor flaw, the rest of my experience was absolutely perfect.

This site of the hotel is very good. It is just one minute' walking distance from the train stop and easily found. It is just at the shopping area and there are a lot of restaurants nearby. Besides, the breakfast is tasty and full of variety. I was very satisfied with this hotel.

The hotel is clean and tidy. For self-check-in, staff are available to assist. You can pick up skincare products and toothbrushes at the front desk on the 2nd floor. Guests can enjoy the hotel's hot spring for free. It's very convenient for shopping, with Takashimaya right next door and two convenience stores downstairs. Transportation is incredibly convenient. Please note, it's right next to Matsuyama-shi Station (not JR Matsuyama Station). If you need to go to JR Matsuyama Station, there's a tram stop downstairs that also provides direct access to Okaido, the Matsuyama Castle Ropeway, Dogo Onsen, and more. From Iyo-Tetsu Matsuyama-shi Station, where the hotel is located, you can also directly reach Baishinji Temple, a popular spot for fans of 'Tokyo Love Story.' Additionally, there's a highway bus terminal nearby, offering more economical travel to places like Takamatsu, Tokushima, and Osaka compared to taking the train, just for your reference. The buffet breakfast is indeed excellent; the five types of orange juice and the sea bream rice bowl alone make it worth it. Every afternoon until evening, welcome drinks and coffee are also available for self-service on the 2nd floor.