Kanazawa, Honshu, Japan

This modern standard grade hotel with boutique touches lies only a few blocks north of Kanazawa Castle Park and the Kenroku-en Garden, right at the centre of the city’s lively shopping district. Occupying a gleaming tower block, its spotlessly clean and comfortable rooms are styled in soothing palettes of yellow ochre, indigo and charcoal, with real wood floors. For those who wish to experience a bit of authentic local life, the bustling streets of Omicho market are just a short walk away.