Richmond Hotel Sendai

even gave free face masks and bath salts!

I booked this hotel because I had already stayed there the last time I was in Sendai. Just like last time the staff was friendly and gave us some extra things to choose from (face masks, additional toiletries, etc) at check-in and all went really quick. This time, just like last time, we were given coupons for free drinks at the Royal Host, that is located right next to the entrance of the hotel. Staff: The staff was just as helpful and friendly as last time. Facilities: The hotel isn't as modern as the one we visited earlier in this trip, but even so it held up to my expectations. We each had a room and enough space, to open our suitcases comfortably. There was a desk, a big TV, a comfortable chair and charger, you could use to charge your devices. They had a Hi cell phone that you could use in and outside of the hotel; I didn't make any use of it, since we bought cell phone plans and had internet of our own. That said, there is a wifi connection and it worked perfectly. The air condition worked perfectly, which was very welcome. Cleanliness: The room was spotless and you could opt to have them not clean the sheets in exchange for a water bottle for each day, that they didn't change the sheets (which I did. I was very grateful for the water bottles, since it was the middle of summer and very hot outside). My friend once didn't have the room cleaned, but got back to the hotel to see a bag with fresh towels, which she appreciated. Comfort: Nothing changed from my last visit, so the bed was as good as I remembered. There's two types of pillows (one with memory foam and a more fluffy one). I slept like a log each night. Location: As I said last time, once you figure out the back alley way to the train station, it's quite close. You have several exists and are quickly anywhere you might need to be in Sendai. All in all it's good value for money.

The only facility that was a bit subpar was the coin laundry/dryer: make sure to not put too much clothes in it, or the clothes might not dry well. Otherwise everything was just as good as expected since my last visit.

Very good breakfast, a lot of variety of food. Clean room.

There was small room for 3 people.