The Westin Sendai — Hotel in Sendai

The location of the hotel is fantastic, where you can pick up rentals of ski gear and go right to the lift. There are also many restaurants to choose from. I recommend anyone coming to Niseko to stay at this Hilton for its great location, good personal touch, and variety of food selection.||After 30 years, I had the pleasure to return to Sendai for the very first time. There is no sign of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake, and the city is as lively as ever. We picked the Westin Sendai as one of the two hotels during our stay and it comes with everything expected from a 5 star hotel. ||The rooms are nice and big, with a great view of the city. I wish I got a suite upgrade but no dice there. The staff are very friendly, courteous and attentive. I find the overall experience staying at the hotel very pleasant. They also provided us some nice treats in our room to celebrate our anniversary, which was greatly appreciated.||However, I felt the food offering in the executive lounge and the breakfast relatively average. Perhaps due to the fact we were in Taiwan and stayed at a couple Westin, Sheraton, and Marriott that have food selections and quality surpasses Westin Sendai in every possible way, it was a bit disappointing. But even compared to some of the budget hotels in Hokkaido that provides breakfast it fell short. The offerings at Westin Sendai, during happy hour in the lounge, had no hot food items (compared to 20+ in Taiwan), while breakfast was mainly western focused, with some Japanese twist on the beef stew omelette, some tofu, fish, and soft boil egg dishes. While it is decent, it is just nowhere near in competition with other hotels similar in level and pricing.||Perhaps Westin Sendai is catering to more western palettes when it comes to food, but choices really should be the key here. In comparison, I head into the Sendai morning market and had breakfast there one of the days, with fresh oyster ramen and sashimi selections, and it was amazing. Perhaps Westin Sendai could consider having some of the local selections from the market as a part of its...

Located in the heart of Sendai, The Westin Sendai offers a stay that combines luxury, breathtaking views, and refined hospitality. During my recent trip, I had the pleasure of staying in one of their high-floor rooms, and the experience was truly unforgettable.

Upon entering my room, I was greeted by panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows that framed a stunning view of Sendai’s cityscape stretching all the way to the mountains. The view was especially captivating at sunset when the entire city was bathed in hues of orange and pink, creating a peaceful and almost dreamlike ambiance.

The room itself was spacious and meticulously designed with modern furnishings and Japanese-inspired aesthetics. Every detail seemed thoughtfully curated to enhance relaxation, from the plush Heavenly Bed to the calming color palette and minimalist decor. The bathroom was equally impressive, featuring a deep soaking tub positioned to enjoy the city views—a perfect way to unwind after a day of exploring.

One of the highlights of staying at The Westin Sendai was the serene experience of watching the city come to life in the morning. I found myself drawn to the view, sipping my coffee while watching the skyline slowly brighten as the sun rose. There’s a sense of tranquility that only a high-floor room can provide, and it felt like a unique escape above the hustle and bustle of the city below.

In addition to the incredible room, the hotel also offers fantastic amenities, including a well-equipped fitness center and on-site dining options that showcase Japanese and international cuisine. Breakfast in the restaurant was another treat, as I enjoyed fresh local ingredients paired with that same sweeping view.

Overall, my stay in the high-floor room at The Westin Sendai was a luxurious and peaceful retreat, perfectly blending the energy of the city with the serenity of a sky-high sanctuary. Whether you’re visiting for business or leisure, I highly recommend requesting a high-floor room to fully experience the beauty of...

Room: 3204 Pros: Big room, probably the biggest in the city (also the most expensive one. Lol), Great city view, Big parking lot. The staff at reception desk is friendly and speaks English. Cons: Corner room window has big gap didn’t cover by curtain. The room is bright and not sleep friendly. Wash-let outdated. Poor sound proof, the hotel is next to a hospital, you will hear the sound of ambulance whole night. Inconvenient to go out, you will need to take 3 different elevators to go to the parking lot. Experience: I was happy to stay in the hotel at first. Until 4AM, I realize the curtain in the room can’t fully cover the window. So I woke up by the sunlight at 4…it’s summer. Sunrise pretty earlier. Next morning, I went to the reception desk and found the same lady who check me in yesterday. I told her I need to change to a different room, I can’t sleep in such bright place… she said me she will arrange a new room for me. The same level. I specifically told her “I don’t want a corner room, the corner room has two big windows that with poor sound proof and if we can have only one window, there’s higher chance the same too bright sunlight disturb my sleep issue will less likely to happen again.” She told me she totally understand my points. She also checked with housekeeper. Housekeeper told her there’s a gap in between two pieces of curtains, so they will tape the curtains together. Now it’s 11:50pm. I just back to hotel. The night shift reception took me to my room, this is exactly the same layout, two big windows with curtains. Only difference is they tape the curtain together. I think there must be some misunderstanding here… if I want a room like this, I will have them tape the curtains in the original room. I packed my luggages, delayed my schedule and get a exactly the same room. Hope they tape everything properly. If the same situation happen again in the morning . I won’t be happy. Update: the tape came off a bit, thanks god it didn’t totally come off in...