It feels more like a boutique hotel than a cheap hotel. The rooms are really tastefully decorated with local furniture and furnishings which give it more character than a regular hotel. The beds are cool and comfortable. The staff are friendly and seem to take pride in their hotel. We got complimentary soba for new year and a drink too which was a nice touch. Nothing in the room feels cheap and even the hotel info is in a wood and leather binder rather than the usual nasty laminated design. The bar is good for relaxing even if alone. I expect to be back on business and will choose this hotel again.

Things for travelers to note rather than things I disliked: 1) it’s a converted one room apartment building so you have to go outside to get to your room. It means the walls are thick tho between rooms! 2) There’s a shower not a bath 3) We can use the public bath in the next door hotel. It’s nice but small (not great if a few kids are there with their mothers) and doesn’t share the design aesthetic. Why is there a TV in the bathing area?! That’s hardly relaxing! :( 4) Breakfast is included but it’s a hot dog or sometimes continental. You get one drink so if you want another coffee you have to pay an extra ¥500, which seems steep!

It is near the station, the perfect central spot to go to Hiroshima, Osaka, Kobe, etc. It is a 5-minute walk to the extremely beautiful Fukuyama castle. The castle is very quiet not comparable to Osaka and more authentic like the Osaka castle. Inside the castle, it is worth it. It is very interactive. You can horse-ride and shoot at targets. Pictures are not allowed inside, but there are several occasions when you can take pictures in the castle. It is a quiet town with nice temples.

It is an apartment; the breakfast is only croissants or a hotdog. But the price quality is excellent, so we did not expect a breakfast. In the station, 5 min walk, you can eat plenty for little money

I stopped off for one night at the Anchor Hotel on the way to Onomichi. The hotel is a charming place to stay at with wonderful welcoming, friendly staff and lovely small but, equally significant touches, such as a free welcome drink and small pouch of coffee. The room itself contained a small fridge and two welcome bottles of chilled water and was laid out in typical Japanese style, with a very comfortable bed. My, one, big regret was that I only booked for one night! I will for sure, return to this delightful hotel, which felt like a home from home amongst friends. If you ever visit Fukuyama, there is only one hotel to stay at, the Anchor hotel!

Nothing, for me it was perfect! :-)

Everything at this hotel is elegant and of a good taste. The room is spacious and very comfortable. The washlet is larger than most other hotels that we stayed in Japan. There is no ofuro bath tub, but there is a plastic stool in the shower so that you can shower while sitting down comfortably. The breakfast is not big, but delicious, especially the hot dog/ sausage bread! The location is excellent, near train station and bus stations as well as the beautiful castle. The staff is so friendly and most of the staff members have a nice smile, and they make guests feel warmly welcome. I would want to stay at this hotel again in the future.

Perhaps it would be better for the hotel to provide an ofuro bath tub because that is what most Japanese guests would want to get while staying at hotels. Also, it would be even better if the hotel offers a bigger breakfast. Lastly, the water temperature of the wash basin and shower is a bit hard to adjust as needed. Sometimes when it becomes too hot and you want to adjust it a bit less hot, it would become very cold for a while and you have to wait for a minute or two before it turns hot again. Other than these, this is a wonderful hotel!

We loved our stay at The Anchor Hotel Fukuyama - we planned to stay one night, and ended up staying 4 nights! Location is a super easy and close walk to the train station, so a perfect base location for day and half day trips - from here we did day trips to Tomonoura, Kurashiki, Hemeji, Onomichi and the Shimano Kaido bike trail. The room was very clean and had everything we needed - plus the added bonus for us was that our room was light and airy - queen bed and pillows were super comfy. A simple breakfast was included - we chose a lovely fresh egg and salad roll and a drink - all we needed to start the day! All the staff were very friendly and helpful - thank you to you all for a fantastic stay!

Hotel in an excellent location - 5 minutes walk from Fukuyama station and the castle. There is a family mart store 1 minute from the hotel. Check-in takes place at the nearby hotel, which is located about 2 buildings before the hotel, from where you can take additional towels, toothbrushes, and razors. The room is relatively large and quiet with a very comfortable bed, TV, small fridge, toilet and shower and a small balcony. On the first floor there is a small cafe where breakfast is served - an excellent breakfast with the option of a hot dog or a delicious vegan sandwich! There are also cold and hot drinks. The Wi-Fi in the room is excellent. Highly recommend the hotel!

We liked everything. The Anchor Hotel is clean, groovy, and easy to access. It is close to Fukuyama Shinkansen train station – within a block and a half. It is easy to check into - via the Oriental Hotel less than 50 metres down the road to the right of the entrance as you face the building. The staff are wonderful and helpful. Our room was a good price and came with a very simple but tasty breakfast. The Seven-Eleven is opposite the station at the end of the street. There’s a shopping complex in the station. Fukuyama Castle is one block away. The Anchor has a cool bar and there are plenty of cool bars and restaurants on the other side of the railway line. Everyone in Fukuyama goes out of their way to make you feel welcome and help you if you need it. We had the best time in this city and wouldn’t stay anywhere else.

The hotel location was pretty close to the train station, so we can reach the hotel by foot. The interior is nice & it was quite roomy for a Japanese hotel. The breakfast was included and although it wasn’t the most scrumptious meal, the lady who took care of our breakfast was very efficient and quick in serving it to go since she knew we were trying to catch a train. Love it!

The room that we stayed in and the receptionist were not in the same building so we had to walk further after checking in, probably due to the extension of the hotel (?) I wasn’t sure. So it was not that convenient especially if it was raining.

Excellent breakfast and freshly squeezed orange juice. Seasonal items on the menu in addition to usual sandwich/ hot dog options. Nice selection of amenities in the room. Easy walk to the station. Stayed here at the end of Shimanami Kaido cycling trip to break up journey back to Tokyo. Anchor hotel was a comfortable way to relax before heading home. Enjoyed visited Fukuyama castle which is close to the hotel and only a few minutes from the station.

Some confusion about check in which is at another hotel a few doors down the street. This info was communicated to us but not to our traveling companions. The process could have been smoother.

Perfect location, just 5 minute walking from training station. I was in upper floor and could watch Shinkansen and get a glimpse of castle complex as well. Everything was modern. I was really liked possibility of HDMI cable connection from the bed. Staff was very supportive and friendly.

Like many other hotels, they have several things that emit light in the night. It's tiny detail but worth noting.