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Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall

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Interior
Cleanliness standards
Daily buffet breakfast (JPY 1000 per person)
Cleanliness standards
Front of property

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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4-3-22 Ichibancho, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-0811
  • Place, Sendai International Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Tohoku Gakuin University Tsuchitoi Campus
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sendai (SDJ)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 167 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 189 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Twin Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Twin Room-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room - Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Room - Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

Triple Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Sendai

Located in Aoba Ward within a 5-minute walk of Jozenji-dori Avenue, Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho is within a 15-minute stroll of Aoba-dori Avenue. This 192-room, 3-star hotel has in-room conveniences like refrigerators, electric kettles, and TVs.

What's nearby

  • Kotodai Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sendai International Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Tohoku Gakuin University Tsuchitoi Campus - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kotodai-Koen Station - 6 min walk
  • Sendai Aoba-dori Station - 11 min walk
  • Sendai Airport (SDJ) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪北緯43°のスープカレー屋さん 仙台一番町店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪元祖仙台ひとくち餃子 あずま 一番町店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪牛タン焼専門店 司 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪南欧バル INATORA - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪一軒め酒場 仙台一番町店 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho

Hotel with a restaurant, near Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
At Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and laundry facilities. Offsite parking is offered for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. This hotel also has a vending machine.
Guests can enjoy TVs and stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, slippers, and bidets. Other amenities include refrigerators, electric kettles, and phones.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,000 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cherbourg

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1000 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers discounted parking nearby.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Smile Sendai-Kokubuncho
Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho
Smile Sendai Kokubuncho Sendai
Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho Hotel
Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho Sendai
Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho Hotel Sendai

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho?

Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho?

As of Nov 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho on Nov 20, 2025 start from $109.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do close to Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho?

This hotel is situated in Aoba Ward within a 10-minute walk of Jozenji-dori Avenue, Aoba-dori Avenue, and Kotodai Park. You'll also find Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi and Sendai Mediatheque less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find nearby parking with discounts available.

Is a spa located at Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho?

Spa services at the hotel include massages.

Does Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho include a casino on the premises?

No, Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like free Internet access and slippers as well as a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Cherbourg.

Does Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho.

Does Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho?

The closest major airport to Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho is Sendai Airport (SDJ), which is 21.7 mi away (38 minutes by car). Another top airport is Yamagata Airport (GAJ), which is around 29.1 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho.

Smile Hotel Sendai Kokubuncho Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 285 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

steve

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff interaction was minimal. Check in/out was easy. Space/amenities were adequate. Location was excellent for my dining and excursion needs. Unfortunately, it appears my room had bedbugs, which is going to make the next few days uncomfortable, assuming I didn't carry away hitchhikers.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toshihiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amenities were dirty shampoo smelled bad disappointed never use again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Parking not included

Parking available advertised, but parking not included with hotel. Additionally, no drive up parking for unloading car available. Thin walls and windows. But very clean! And very friendly staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terrell, Japan

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect 👌 Walked all over 🙂 Location was perfect 👌 Walked all over 🙂 Location was perfect 👌 Walked all over 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location!!

Fantastic location in the heart of Sendai! Lots of food choices nearby and the hotel staff were quite helpful. Sendai station is a 3/4 mile walk from the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
It was easy to get around, very interesting area, nice location! It was a small room for three of us but this is in Japan city, so nothing to complain!

6/10 Okay

MAKOTO

Business traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

shibuya

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Yasuhito

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

安いが、その理由は把握してれば満足です

バスルームのタイルにカビあり、ベッド下のゴミやナッツ殻が散乱。 喫煙ルームだか、許容超えるタバコ臭 朝食は内容、接客共にに良かったです
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Hiroyuki

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

YOSHIHISA

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

BO WEN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

MAKOTO

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenji

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
朝食も美味しかったでした。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

yuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
去年も利用させてもらったが非常に対応がイイと思う。 場所も便利。
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

とおる

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUKI

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ありがとうございました
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

SHIGEKI

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

MASAHARU

Business traveler
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAI

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
綺麗ではなかったが、交通の便が良く利用しやすかった
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

TOSHIHIRO

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
便利
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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