Hotel Granvia Hiroshima

The Granvia has elegant interiors with high ceilings and splashes of potted greenery dotted around. When it comes to meal times, choose from a number of different eateries, from French cuisine at the L&R Sky Restaurant, a wide range of teppanyaki at Jinseki, and buffet breakfasts fit for an Emperor, including Japanese staples like the Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki and fabulous oysters in winter (fresh from the Seto Inland Sea no less!). And, when you fancy a pamper, there’s a wellness centre to cater for just about every want.

The 407 rooms are contemporary and comfortable, all decorated with a taste of Kyoto: expect shoji screens, fine woodwork and other nods to the traditional Machiya design. To ensure total relaxation, each room is fitted with top-end, plush beds, feather pillows, a huge hinoki bathtub alongside a shower area, and a silk yukata to don in the evenings. The larger rooms also enjoy a cushy lounge area decorated with local art pieces. There is complimentary wifi across the hotel.

Discover the history of this remarkable city, beginning with the poignant Peace Memorial Park and A-bomb Dome. Then, delve even further back in time at Hiroshima Castle, which was rebuilt following the destruction of World War II. A ferry ride across the Inland Sea to Miyajima Island to marvel at the 'floating' Torii Gate and the splendid vistas is a peaceful way to spend an afternoon. On your return, head to Okonomiyaki for the best street food and, later in the evening, take in the ambience of Motoyasu.