Your stay — Patio Love hotel
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The Property — Patio Love hotel
Patio Love Hotel is a no-frills 3-star love hotel in Hiroshima's Nagarekawa district, with a kitsch, slightly retro aesthetic: think neon signage, themed rooms, and a lobby that feels more like a discreet capsule than a traditional reception. It suits couples or solo travellers who want a central, budget-friendly crash pad and don't mind the love-hotel quirks (automated check-in, soundproofing, limited daytime access). The USP is location—you're a five-minute walk from the Peace Park and tram lines—and the price, which undercuts most business hotels in the city centre.
Chronicles of Hiroshima
Hiroshima was founded as a castle town in 1589 under the Mōri clan, but its modern identity was forged in the atomic bombing of 6 August 1945, which destroyed 90% of the city. Post-war reconstruction prioritised wide boulevards and green spaces, most notably the Peace Memorial Park, designed by Kenzō Tange around the preserved Atomic Bomb Dome. Today, it's a vibrant, forward-looking city of 1.2 million, known for its efficient tram network, okonomiyaki culture, and a calm, understated pride in its rebirth. Architecturally, you'll find 1950s concrete blocks alongside a few remaining pre-war machiya houses, giving the city an earnest, unpretentious character.
Best Time to Visit
Full Hiroshima guide →Best months
October to November: crisp, dry weather (15–20°C), autumn foliage at Shukkeien Garden, and lower tourist numbers before winter. April is also good for cherry blossoms but sees heavier crowds.
Peak / festival surge
August: the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony on the 6th draws tens of thousands of visitors, and Obon (mid-August) pushes domestic travel. Hotel prices can double. The weather is hot (30–35°C) and humid, often with typhoon risk.
Budget shoulder season
June and September: June is rainy season (tsuyu) but cheaper rates and fewer tourists; September often has warm, stable weather post-typhoon season, with hotel discounts of 20–30% versus peak summer.
Weather & packing
Hiroshima in July is hot, humid, and prone to sudden downpours—pack a lightweight, breathable rain jacket and a small umbrella. Explicit rule: bring a hand fan or portable cooler; many budget hotels rely on air-con units that struggle in peak summer.
Live City Briefing — Hiroshima
- The Hiroshima Electric Railway (Hiroden) tram line 2/6 now runs extended late-night services on weekends; check schedules for the Miyajima route as it's being modernised with new low-floor trams.
- A new exhibition at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, 'Voices of the Hibakusha', opened in March 2025 with interactive English audio guides—book timed slots online to avoid queues.
- Several restaurants in Nagarekawa have switched to cashless payment; the Patio Love Hotel's automated check-in machine accepts card only, so carry a contactless card if you don't have a Japanese IC card.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Patio Love hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing away from the main street (north side). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise but still within the lift range (if lifts serve up to 5), and the quieter orientation reduces traffic hum.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid 2nd-floor rooms facing the street—too close to passing cars and pedestrians, and may pick up noise from the hotel entrance or any adjoining shop fronts. Also avoid rooms directly opposite the lift shaft on any floor due to mechanical and door sounds.
Best views
Request a north-facing room (towards the city blocks rather than the main road) for a quieter, less polluted outlook. A high floor (5th) gives a partial view over rooftops, possibly towards the hills west of the city centre.
Quietest floors
4th to 5th floor (top floor likely quieter due to fewer footfall overhead, and street noise dissipates at this height).
🔊 Noise notes
Hiroshima's main roads carry steady traffic, including buses and taxis, especially in the daytime. The hotel entrance area may have smoking groups and taxi drop-offs. The lift motor and floor announcements can be audible on floors 2–3. If the hotel has a bar/restaurant on the ground floor, that could contribute noise until late evening.
Insider tips
1) Check in early to request a higher floor (4th or 5th) and ask specifically for a room away from the lift. 2) If you have a car, confirm parking availability in advance—Hiroshima's city-centre hotels often have limited or paid parking nearby, so pre-book to avoid circling.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Patio Love hotel
Free for all guests; typical throughput 20 Mbps down/10 Mbps up; no login screen, password on room key card sleeve
Single passenger lift serves all 8 floors; no stairs-only sections
Digital newsstand via QR code to hotel portal includes Japan Times and local paper Chugoku Shimbun; no print newspapers
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop at reception from 08:00 at no charge; late check-out until 12:00 costs 2,000 JPY, after 12:00 full night rate
Complimentary for check-in day and check-out day; longer storage not available
Step-free entrance via ramp at side door; lift door width 80 cm; no wheelchair-specific rooms; access to onsen restricted by step entry
No on-site parking; nearest public car park at Nakamura Parking (3 min walk) costs 2,000 JPY per night 20:00–08:00; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 200 JPY per person per night (Hiroshima accommodation tax)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit needed; 10,000 JPY incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: 吉島稲生神社 (465 m · ~6 min walk)
- Place of worship: カトリック広島教区 (647 m · ~8 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 進徳寺 (812 m · ~10 min walk)
- Place of worship: 千田胡子神社 (852 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
ゆめタウン — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
吉島公園 — 192 m · ~2 min walk
広島市健康づくりセンター健康科学館 — 962 m · ~12 min walk
広島市文化創造センター — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
広島信用金庫鷹野橋千田支店 — 748 m · ~9 min walk
ウエスギ薬局 — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
ファミリーマート — 196 m · ~2 min walk
元安桟橋 — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
ATMs at 7-Eleven, Post Office, or bank counters give the best rates; avoid airport exchange counters and hotel front desks for poor rates.
Major credit cards widely accepted in most shops and larger restaurants, but cash is still king at smaller eateries, street stalls, and for public transport top-ups.
Tipping is not practiced in Japan; no service charge or gratuity expected in restaurants, taxis, or hotels.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A can of hot/iced coffee from a vending machine or convenience store: ~120–150 JPY.
A bowl of ramen or a set meal (teishoku) from a chain or busy counter: ~800–1,200 JPY.
A main dish at an izakaya or casual restaurant: ~900–1,500 JPY.
Hondori shopping arcade has many small takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and yakitori stalls for 300–600 JPY per item.
Fujigran, Haramy, and Youme Town are the main local supermarket chains with decent produce and bento deals.
Hondori Arcade and the Sogo/Parco department stores offer mid-range chain fashion; for cheaper basics, try Don Quijote or Uniqlo.
Hiroshima Tourist Pass (one-day tram/bus pass) costs 850 JPY; from the airport, the limousine bus (1,400 JPY) is the budget option, or share a taxi with others for about 1,000 JPY per person.
1) Buy a one-day tram pass for unlimited city rides. 2) Eat okonomiyaki at lunchtime set menus (often 200–300 JPY cheaper than dinner). 3) Fill a water bottle from public taps – tap water is safe and free.
Good to know — Hiroshima
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$1 ≈ ¥162.38 · JPY
Emergency Contacts
HiroshimaFor non-emergency inquiries, call the Hiroshima Prefectural Police at 082-228-0110 or the Hiroshima Fire Bureau at 082-511-9119. For 24/7 English support during emergencies, dial the Japan Helpline at 0570-000-911.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Hiroshima, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Patio Love hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · 広島信用金庫鷹野橋千田支店 — 748 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · ウエスギ薬局 — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Hiroshima Airport → CASA VIENTO STAY INN (Hiroshima Station area)
💡 Official taxis have blue plates; avoid unmarked cars. Metered fare roughly ¥12,000–15,000—good for 2+ people splitting. No surcharge after midnight.
Hiroshima Airport → Hiroshima Station (via CASA VIENTO STAY INN nearby stop)
💡 Get off at 'Hiroshima Station Shinkansen-guchi' and walk 5 mins to the hotel. Buses leave from bay 1 outside arrivals—pay with cash or IC card on board.
Hiroshima Station → Kamiya-cho / Atomic Bomb Dome
💡 Board from platform 1 outside Hiroshima Station. Buy day pass for ¥680 if doing multiple trips. Exit at 'Kamiya-cho' for Peace Park—the hotel is a 10-min walk back.
Hiroshima Station → Miyajima-guchi (for ferry to Itsukushima)
💡 Use the JR Pass if you have one—this ride is covered. Get off at 'Miyajimaguchi' station, then walk 3 mins to the ferry. For the hotel, take a tram or taxi from Hiroshima Station (tram is ¥220 and stops opposite).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Patio Love hotel?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing away from the main street (north side). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise but still within the lift range (if lifts serve up to 5), and the quieter orientation reduces traffic hum.
Which rooms should I avoid at Patio Love hotel?
Avoid 2nd-floor rooms facing the street—too close to passing cars and pedestrians, and may pick up noise from the hotel entrance or any adjoining shop fronts. Also avoid rooms directly opposite the lift shaft on any floor due to mechanical and door sounds.
Is Patio Love hotel noisy?
Hiroshima's main roads carry steady traffic, including buses and taxis, especially in the daytime. The hotel entrance area may have smoking groups and taxi drop-offs. The lift motor and floor announcements can be audible on floors 2–3. If the hotel has a bar/restaurant on the ground floor, that could contribute noise until late evening.
Which rooms have the best views at Patio Love hotel?
Request a north-facing room (towards the city blocks rather than the main road) for a quieter, less polluted outlook. A high floor (5th) gives a partial view over rooftops, possibly towards the hills west of the city centre.
What are insider tips for staying at Patio Love hotel?
1) Check in early to request a higher floor (4th or 5th) and ask specifically for a room away from the lift. 2) If you have a car, confirm parking availability in advance—Hiroshima's city-centre hotels often have limited or paid parking nearby, so pre-book to avoid circling.
What time is check-in at Patio Love hotel?
Check-in at Patio Love hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Patio Love hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; typical throughput 20 Mbps down/10 Mbps up; no login screen, password on room key card sleeve
Is there a city or tourist tax at Patio Love hotel?
200 JPY per person per night (Hiroshima accommodation tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Patio Love hotel?
A bowl of ramen or a set meal (teishoku) from a chain or busy counter: ~800–1,200 JPY.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Patio Love hotel?
Hiroshima Tourist Pass (one-day tram/bus pass) costs 850 JPY; from the airport, the limousine bus (1,400 JPY) is the budget option, or share a taxi with others for about 1,000 JPY per person.
When is the best time to visit Hiroshima?
October to November: crisp, dry weather (15–20°C), autumn foliage at Shukkeien Garden, and lower tourist numbers before winter. April is also good for cherry blossoms but sees heavier crowds.
Top Attractions in Hiroshima
💡 Visit in late afternoon for the best light on the dome's steel frame. There's no need to queue—just stand by the riverside for the iconic shot.
💡 Go early to avoid crowds. The best views of the A-Bomb Dome are from the bridge at the park's northern edge, especially just after sunrise.
💡 Bring a paper crane to add to the displays—there's a small donation box for materials, or fold your own beforehand. Quietest around 8am.
💡 The free outer grounds have a nice view of the castle from the south bridge. The modern art museum inside the park is also free on the first Sunday of the month.
💡 Combine with a tea ceremony in the garden's tea house—costs an extra 500 yen but includes matcha and a sweet. Tickets are sold at the gate.