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Smile Hotel Shimonoseki

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Shimonoseki Fish Market

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Cleanliness standards
Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Restaurant
Exterior
Smile Hotel Shimonoseki is close to Ganryujima and Shimonoseki Fish Market. Guests enjoy dining at the on-site restaurant, in-room WiFi, and amenities like dry cleaning, luggage storage, and self parking.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (17.1 ㎡) | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (17.1 ㎡)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Small Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (13.4 ㎡)

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Small Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (13.4 ㎡)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (15.2〜16.2㎡)

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (15.2〜16.2㎡)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (13.4 ㎡)

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (13.4 ㎡)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
4-4-1 Takezaki-cho, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi-ken, 750-0025

What's nearby

  • Sea Mall Shimonoseki - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Shimonoseki Marine Science Museum - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Karato Fish Market - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Shimonoseki Fish Market - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Mojiko Retro - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kitakyushu Shimonoseki Station - 8 min walk
  • Tanga Station - 21 min drive
  • Yamaguchi - Ube Airport (UBJ) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪モスバーガー - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪味庵しものせき - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪丸亀製麺 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪杵屋 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪サイゼリヤ - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Shimonoseki

Hotel near Shimonoseki Fish Market
Located close to Ganryujima and Mojiko Retro, Smile Hotel Shimonoseki provides dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • A banquet hall, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff
Room features
All 128 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and bidets
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (JPY 500 per night)
  • Self parking on site (JPY 500 per night)

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: JPY 500 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 500 per night(1640 ft away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPay, Merpay, and R Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Shimonoseki Tokyu
Smile Shimonoseki
Smile Hotel Shimonoseki Hotel
Shimonoseki Tokyu REI
Smile Hotel Shimonoseki Shimonoseki
Smile Hotel Shimonoseki Hotel Shimonoseki

Frequently asked questions

Is Smile Hotel Shimonoseki pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Smile Hotel Shimonoseki?

Self parking is available for JPY 500 per night.

What time is check-in at Smile Hotel Shimonoseki?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Smile Hotel Shimonoseki?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Smile Hotel Shimonoseki located?

Located in the heart of Shimonoseki, this hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Shimonoseki Fish Market and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Mojiko Retro. Ganryujima and Sumiyoshi Shrine are also within 6 mi (10 km). Kitakyushu Shimonoseki Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Smile Hotel Shimonoseki Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 397 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 205 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1002 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great! Sea Mall is right next to the hotel and Shimonoseki station is 2-3 minutes away. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the facilities are nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

LOK SUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good view of the channel and very enjoyable breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

YUKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
駐車場はあったのですが、少し離れていました できれば駐車場との距離の記載があるといいと思いました 朝食はゆったりとできたので良かったです
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Casual stay

Good enough for casual stay. Parking is about 5mins walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
浴室の浴槽が、綺麗に洗われていなく、湯あかがついたままであった 浴槽のお湯を抜くと、浴室に溢れていた。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort

連泊

　連泊は清掃は3日に一度でしたが、タオル等の交換もあり問題有りませんでした。 　備え付けの靴べらが柔らかくなってしまっているようで、ちょっと使い心地が微妙でした。
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tsumugi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ドライヤーの風力が強くて良かった
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
帰省時には毎日利用しています 駅近ですごく便利です
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

カナコ

清掃の方も感じよくタオル交換してくださいました。 去年よりも、朝食の内容が幾分改善されていたように思います…料金を鑑みて、このくらいて仕方ないと思います
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

ryuichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
トイレで騒音がしていた
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

YASUNORI

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
お風呂の排水を行うと、洗面に溢れてきて側溝に詰まった髪の毛などのゴミが流れ出てきて、大変不快な思いをした。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

まさひろ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅近で便利
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michihiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの対応、特に女性スタッフの言葉使いがとても丁寧で、ホテル全体の印象をよくしていると思いました。 施設は古いけど機能に問題はなく清潔です。 下関駅のすぐ近くで、スーパーや飲食店も多くあります。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

takesi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅近く便利
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

**

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
隣にショッピングモールがありコスパは良い。客室は特にバスルームが古めです。髪の毛が落ちていたり、椅子の汚れがあり、あまり掃除が行き届いていないのが残念でした。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

ごだい

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

TAKAMASA

good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tohka

Liked: Staff & service
駅からすぐで近くにもショッピングモールがあるので かなり便利でした。 室内もキレイに清掃されていてまた利用したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tatsuya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
駅やバス停が近くて便利。荷物を預けて動きやすい。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

たつゆき

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
下関駅前で交通の便が良い
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

????

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
施設は古く、トイレのところの床がフカフカしてたことが気になったけど、空調管理など、快眠できたことは、とても嬉しい！
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
アメニティを部屋置きではなく、フロント置きだった。 持って部屋に上がるのが面倒なので、部屋に置いてて欲しかった。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1泊で帰る予定でしたが、結果3泊してしまうほどでした。決め手は低価格なのに駅近とクオリティです。そんなに新しいホテルではなさそうだが、静かで困ったり気になったりする所はなかったです。また利用したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
真夏で外が暑かった為チェックインした後は、ずっと部屋で過ごしました。クーラーや冷蔵庫の効きが良く 快適すぎて1泊があっという間でした。 また下関に来た際は利用したいホテルです。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
コスパよすぎて　また利用したいホテルです。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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