Hotel Monterey Himeji is a business and leisure hotel located just 150 meters from Himeji Station, offering convenient access to Himeji Castle (2 kilometers away). The property features Belgian Art Deco design with oriental influences, reflecting the sister-city relationship between Himeji and Charleroi, Belgium.
All non-smoking guest rooms include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and air conditioning. Private bathrooms feature baths or showers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Additional amenities include slippers, hairdryers, pajamas, electric kettles, desks, clothes racks, and bedside power outlets.
The third-floor Italian restaurant San Michele features an open kitchen with a traditional pizza oven, serving sophisticated Italian cuisine. A breakfast buffet offers both Japanese and Western options, including fresh pastries, local delicacies, salads, and desserts.
The property provides a public bath and sauna, 24-hour front desk service, daily housekeeping, and luggage storage. Additional services include laundry facilities, wake-up calls, vending machines, and meeting/banquet facilities for an extra charge. On-site parking is available for ¥1,000 per day without reservation.
Accessibility
Hotel Monterey Himeji has step-free access throughout major areas including entrances, lobbies, restaurants, banquet halls, and all guest floors via elevators designed to accommodate wheelchair users. Wheelchair-accessible parking and restrooms are also available.
An accessible guest room features a step-free entrance, separate shower and bathtub, non-slip flooring, and support bars around the shower and toilet. The handheld showerhead is height-adjustable, and the sink allows for wheelchair access. A universal room in Japanese-Western style is available in which the standard bedding is a futon, but the hotel can prepare one extra single bed upon request.
Guests with hearing impairments are supported through visual emergency alarms and writing tools such as communication boards and tablets at the front desk. Staff are trained to communicate clearly and use writing pads as needed. While hearing loops are not installed, multiple communication options (email, phone, fax) are available for inquiries and reservations.
Support for visually impaired guests includes voice announcements and text displays in elevators. While Braille signage is not present, staff can assist with navigation. Upon request, employees can explain the layout of bathrooms or dining areas, and menus may be read aloud.
The hotel avoids strong fragrances in public spaces and offers rooms with adjustable lighting and soundproofing for guests with sensory sensitivities. Partitions for quiet breaks can also be borrowed.
Special dietary needs are accommodated with prior notice. The hotel can prepare allergy-friendly meals, minced or pureed foods, and small-portion dishes. Guests may also bring their own care food or baby food, which staff will warm and serve. Buffet service includes assistance for those who need it, and accessible dishware is available.
Additional services include options to borrow wheelchairs and shower chairs, staff assistance for in-hotel mobility, and support with transporting heavy luggage. Emergency evacuation plans and drills include consideration for guests with disabilities. Staff speak Japanese and English and are trained in accessibility and hospitality for older adults and people with disabilities.
