Emphasizing location, the Hotel Metropolitan Sendai has long been the city’s most convenient hotel. While the Metropolitan Sendai and the Metropolitan Sendai East are not to be confused, both are located among the Sendai Station complex of interconnected buildings. The Metropolitan Sendai East is the newer of the two and stands on the east side of the station. The older honkan (the original Hotel Metropolitan Sendai) is adjacent to the bus terminal on the station’s west side. With direct access to Sendai Station and surrounding areas, both hotels offer convenience for visitors using virtually any form of transport. Guests can enjoy easy access to Sendai City—and, beyond, to all of Tohoku—from these hotels.

Groups and families traveling together will find everything they need for a relaxing stay at the honkan, while the East is geared more towards solo travelers, couples, and small groups. Incorporating amenities like a fitness center and a generous guests-only lounge space, Metropolitan Sendai East presents a more luxurious appeal along with the Metropolitan’s signature convenience.

The hotel restaurants offer a literal taste of Tohoku, often incorporating locally sourced ingredients like seafood and vegetables into their dishes. Naturally, the hotels offer fine Japanese cuisine, but for those with dietary restrictions or who prefer food with flavors closer to home, halal, Chinese, and Western-style fare are also available. For more information on hotel restaurants, see our Hayase and Restaurant Serenity articles.