The Celecton Fukushima

Overrated and Disappointing Experience This hotel was disappointing, especially when compared to other hotels offering similar services. Parking Frustrations The parking situation was the first major letdown. I get that the hotel is close to Fukushima Station, but having its designated parking 300 meters away while charging ¥1,000 per night seems unreasonable. What’s even more frustrating is that there’s another parking lot right next to the hotel charging only ¥550 for a full day. It makes no sense—why is the hotel’s parking almost double the price? Is it just because of its location? I have no idea why this hotel is so highly rated on Trip.com, but after this experience, I’ll be more skeptical about online reviews. Room & Facilities The rooms are small and feel quite outdated. They still use a mechanical key, which adds to the old-fashioned feel, and the air conditioning only has three settings—low, medium, and high. No temperature control? Seriously? To make matters worse, the bathroom blower wasn’t working, which was another annoyance. The Only Positives To be fair, there were some good aspects: • Proximity to the station is convenient. • The view from the 12th floor was nice. • The elevator was smooth and efficient. • Breakfast (buffet style) was actually great. But beyond that, it’s a very basic and forgettable stay. Would I stay here again? Probably not. The parking issue alone was enough of a hassle, and the outdated facilities didn’t help. Definitely not worth the high rating it has online.

Great location right next to the JR station. Great staff as well. Very nice view from my room.

Great stay