Hotel JAL City Sendai

In the pulse of downtown Sendai, a short 3-minute walk from JR Sendai Station. Steps from the city tourist information center, a lively shopping avenue, a children's museum and the morning market. A quick train ride reaches the local baseball stadium and a short drive brings you to the castle park and city museum.

A modern city hotel with 238 renovated rooms (2017) that feel clean and smart. Rooms feature premium mattresses with down comforters, en suite bathrooms with tubs and bidets, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges and electric kettles. Expect air purifiers/humidifiers, bedside sockets, and some rooms with in-room washer/dryer options. Family-friendly and ideal for both business and leisure stays.

Bar on the upper floor serves cocktails with night views. On-site massage room and a doctor service for peace of mind. Library, vending machines, coin launderette and free luggage storage at the 24-hour desk. Complimentary wired and wireless internet keeps you connected. Self parking is available for a fee.

Five meeting rooms, a business center and a banquet hall for events. Complimentary wired and wireless internet plus public internet PCs on site. Dry cleaning, laundry services and a safe-deposit box make longer stays easy.

Two on-site restaurants cover both international and local flavors — think Italian/French fusion alongside traditional Japanese dishes. Casual bar/lounge service upstairs for drinks and skyline views. Buffet breakfast is offered for a fee, and room service is available.