Westin Sendai

[drron]

Checked in here yesterday after our trip from BNE.At checkin taken straight around to the Exec lounge which is on the same floor-the Westin is floors 26-37 of an office block.
Checkin was a breeze.We arrived at midday and not surprisingly the room wasn't ready.Profuse apologies and told it would be ready in 15 minutes.Told to have a drink in the lounge-beer available in the fridge all day,wine only comes out at 1800.Less than 10 minutes later we are escorted to our room-a larger corner room.There are only 4 standard suites so suite upgrades here I knew were rare.
The room though is very comfortable and looks great-

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The full length windows give you views over Sendai.The Exec lounge is on the opposite side of the building so we can enjoy a complete view of Sendai.From our bathroom-

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And from our bedroom-

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Afternoon tea in the Exec lounge is 3-5 and they serve some biscuits,scones with Beerenberg jams and half of the snacks that come out at Happy hour from 6-8pm.Our 2 lounge visits so far only 1 other couple present each time.

 

[boomy]

Looks great!
One thing you know you will always get at Westin - the heavenly bed, it's the best!
Are you there for business or pleasure? I'm asking because I know nothing about Sendai and was wondering if it's worth going there as part of a Japan trip.

 

[drron]

We are definitely here for pleasure.I feel it is worth it though today the weather was really nasty in the afternoon precluding any sightseeing.
So some more of the room with a couple more shots of the bathroom-

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And the executive lounge-

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Plus the views from the lounge-

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And they have a fantastic exec lounge manager/concierge in Naohiko Wako.A member of Les Clefs d'or and worth his weight in gold.Asks us what we are doing the next day and comes back with a map in English or with his translations,how to get there,restaurant suggestions etc.Incredible service.Worth coming for this alone.

 

[drron]

The lounge offerings.First the evening snacks-

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This morning's breakfast-

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So a very enjoyable stay.A modern hotel with excellent service.Staff are all good but as I have mentioned the Concierge is excellent.
I can now answer boomy's question-if you like Japan Sendai should be on your bucket list.Easy to get around.Flat so you can walk all of the CBD.And a day out to Matsushima Bay is definitely worth it.

 

[boomy]

Cheers drron, I would now definitely consider adding Sendai to my Japan itinerary I'm planning for next year and as SPG platinum the Westin will be a good choice