Matsuyama New Grand Hotel

Centrally located in Matsuyama, a short walk from Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Bansuiso and minutes from the famous Dogo Onsen. Matsuyama Castle is about a 15-minute walk, Okaido Tram Station is roughly five minutes on foot, JR Matsuyama is a short drive and the airport about 20 minutes away.

148 air-conditioned, Western-style rooms with refrigerators, LCD/flat-screen TVs, desks and electric kettles with green tea. Bathrooms feature deep soaking bathtubs, bidets and hairdryers; nightwear and daily housekeeping are provided. Expect a modern-meets-onsen vibe with practical comforts and on-site shopping for local products.

This spa hotel offers public hot-spring baths, a full-service spa, sauna and a range of body treatments, massages, facials and aroma therapies. Rent bicycles to explore the city, relax in the lobby with a TV, and grab snacks from vending machines.

Complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet, a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, dry cleaning and laundry services, plus a coin launderette and trouser press available.

An on-site restaurant serves guests and a daily breakfast buffet is available (fee). Rooms include green tea and electric kettles for a quick wake-up.