RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima Day Use

The RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima offers a day-use telework plan that lets non-overnight guests book a private hotel room as a workspace. Check-in opens at 09:00 and you can stay until 19:00, up to a maximum of 10 hours. The plan includes mineral water and a tea set, so you can settle in without needing to leave for refreshments.

The working setup is a private hotel room with a desk. The main caveat for remote workers is wifi. Multiple reviewers across several years describe the hotel network as slow or barely functional. One reviewer noted the wifi was "pretty much unusable" and relied on a pocket wifi device. Another wrote that the hotel uses a single shared network across the entire building, which compounds the congestion problem. If you rely on fast or stable internet for video calls or uploads, bring your own mobile connection.

The hotel itself is a well-established four-star property that opened around 1994. The building has a calm, formal atmosphere that reviewers consistently describe as quiet and well-organised. Rooms are spacious by Japanese city-hotel standards. One reviewer flagged that the desk chair is not designed for long sessions, so if you plan a full 10-hour day, you may want to take breaks. Cell reception inside the building has also been flagged as weak by at least one reviewer.

The hotel has six on-site restaurants and a convenience store in the building. The Sogo department store is directly connected, adding a large food hall and further dining options. Reviewers rate the buffet restaurant at the 1F (Luore) positively for variety and quality. The sky-level restaurant on the 33rd floor has divided opinion, with some reviewers praising the view and others finding the food overpriced. On-site dining is on the expensive side overall. Dietary options are not mentioned in any reviews or on the website, so confirm with the hotel directly if you have specific requirements.

The location is one of the hotel's strongest points. The Hiroshima Bus Center is directly connected to the hotel, which is the limousine bus terminus from Hiroshima Airport. The tram stop for line M9 is directly in front of the building. The Peace Memorial Park and Hiroshima Castle are both within 10 minutes on foot. Hondori shopping arcade is a short walk south. The pool and gym are available but cost extra and operate under a no-tattoo policy.