Holiday Inn ANA Sendai  

In the heart of downtown Sendai, a modern 12-story hotel sits about a six-minute walk from Sendai Station and roughly 20 minutes from the airport by express rail. You’re minutes from Asaichi Morning Market, Sendai Ginza shopping street and Tohoku University, with Aobayama and the Miyagi Museum of Art a short taxi ride away.

The vibe is modern and business-centric with clean lines and a casual dining lounge on-site. Rooms are spacious and work-ready with ergonomic desk chairs, air conditioning, minibars, in-room safes, cable TV (and game console options), plus shower/tub bathrooms and complimentary toiletries.

Standout perks include free high-speed internet throughout, a 24-hour front desk, elevator access and limited room service, along with an on-site restaurant for all-day dining. Wake up to arcade-street mornings and easy access to nearby shopping, cafes and city nightlife.

Work-ready rooms are fitted with free high-speed internet, ergonomic desks and layouts geared for business travel.

The hotel restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with Japanese and Western set breakfasts and international lunch and dinner options. Menus highlight seasonal Tohoku ingredients, noodle dishes, locally caught seafood and a curated selection of Miyagi sake.