Jr Hotel Clement Takamatsu

“Always happy to be back”

I think this was my seventh time at the JR Clement, which has to be the best place to stay in Takamatsu City. It was great to have a full view of Takamatsu Castle again (I'd requested a castle view, I book directly), and it was even better than the last time I stayed as I could see a lot of sea as … more

I think this was my seventh time at the JR Clement, which has to be the best place to stay in Takamatsu City. It was great to have a full view of Takamatsu Castle again (I'd requested a castle view, I book directly), and it was even better than the last time I stayed as I could see a lot of sea as well. The 14th floor offers good vision as it's not too high and not too low. I had a spacious twin room with nice natural light. The main electric light was adjustable from a console by the bed which also allowed for air conditioning adjustment and turning the lights on and off. There were two lamps in the room too. Elegant furniture with lovely wood, attractive fabrics and wall mirror. There were two easy chairs and a little table as well as a good sized desk with its own comfortable chair. Medium-sized tv. I appreciated having drawers - some hotels only have hanging space. There was a safe. The wifi worked well, and a free newspaper was provided every morning. The bathroom was a great size with heaps of bench space, a large sink, a long bath and a big mirror. There was a retractable clothes line I made use of, and good quality complimentary facial care products. The bathroom door though did keep swinging to close and hit me in the back a couple of times - not sure if there was a way to keep it open. The coffee and tea cups here are the right size for Japanese tea, but a bit small for coffee (except espresso) or English tea. It'd be good the hotel considered providing drip coffee or a capsule machine instead of instant. Two bottles of water were provided very day. As usual, staff were pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful. The hotel's location is perfect, a couple of minutes from the JR Station and the bus hub, five minutes from the castle and the port from where you can get ferries or fast boats to the art islands. Also, Takamatsu-chikko Station from where you can get a train to the wonderful garden Ritsurin Koen (or it's a walk of about 2km, which can partly be done through one of Japan's longest shopping arcades). There is also a taxi rank just outside, as well as many shops and eateries (including a clothes and gift shop, and a bridal store on the hotel's ground floor). The hotel has its own restaurants and a good breakfast buffet, as well as a patisserie selling delicious cakes and pastries. Room service meals were excellent. Looking forward to next time!

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“Convenient with great views”

Wonderful views over the Seto Inland Sea from rooms on the curved side of the building. Very convenient for the train station and for ferries to the island, such as Naoshima. Short walk to the main sights. Across the road from the castle gardem. Rooms themselves are OK, but old-fashioned. For examp… more

Wonderful views over the Seto Inland Sea from rooms on the curved side of the building. Very convenient for the train station and for ferries to the island, such as Naoshima. Short walk to the main sights. Across the road from the castle gardem. Rooms themselves are OK, but old-fashioned. For example, there is a knob in the bathroom for controlling the TV sound. I didn't try it, and I assume it doesn't work for modern TVs. European style breakfasts are poor.

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