Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande

Great value for money on a mid-week stay. This hotel feels like it was probably built as a 4-star hotel but a lack of maintenance has brought it down to 3 stars - there's a certain feel of "past its prime" but the facilities are still quite nice. The public areas in particular are much "fancier" than what you'd expect from such a cheap hotel. Air conditioning works fine and is almost completely silent, but it is an older type with central temperature control, meaning you can only adjust the fan speed. The room is more spacious than in business hotels in the same price range. Staff are very polite and helpful, and they speak good English. Breakfast is also excellent with a wide variety of foods available in the buffet. The location is good, it's close to Tobu Utsunomiya station and JR's station is a short bus ride away.

Utsonomiya isn't in many guide books ( e.g. Lonely Planet) so few foreign tourists. Amazing hotel with lobby and facilities more akin to an Australian 5 star hotel. Room itself was spacious with all usual amenities plus a small sofa, a comfortable chair and an office chair - no having to sit on the bed. In common with most Japanese hotels slippers and bathrobe/kimono provided and a heated toilet seat - much appreciated in winter. Ice dispenser available which I found very useful. Good location close to an excellent Italian restaurant - best garlic bread and pizza I've eaten for a long while. Convenience stores very close by. For what we paid the best value hotel I have ever stayed in.

It was a short bus ride from the station. The room was clean and tidy and the bathroom was a good size. The bed was comfortable and the room was big enough to have our bags open. In walking distance to a variety of restaurants and Lawson and My Family Mart. The staff were very helpful. The breakfast was really good with lots to choose from either Japanese or Western.

Clean despite dated interior and old carpet stains. Good access to downtown. Very polite staff. Kind of sunset view though obstructed. Seems like it's used for weddings and functions.

It was a wonderful stay at the hotel. The staff was extremely helpful, polite and mindful. The location is very convenient in terms of good restaurants and convenience stores. The location is a 20 min walk from the JR station but it does have bus service and taxi service options. Would definitely stay here again !