The Westin Sendai
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
The Westin Sendai is worth booking if you want the 5-star option in Sendai, with a spa, gym and attentive staff near the station and morning market. Skip it if value is your priority: it cost roughly 2.5 times our Best Value pick, which scored higher.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Business travellers and couples after a polished city stay are the clear audience. Guests praise friendly, attentive staff and a convenient spot near the station, the morning market and the city centre. A spa, gym and restaurant are listed.
Look elsewhere if you are watching costs. Some guests find the food and amenities overpriced, and in our reference check the price was well over double the city median. Families should note that family rooms are not listed in our data.
Location and getting around Sendai
The address is Ichiban-cho 1-9-1, in Aoba Ward. Guests rate the location 9.1 out of 10.
Zuihōden is about 1.1 km away, roughly 14 minutes on foot. Aoba Castle is about 1.8 km, around 23 minutes. Both are walkable. Sendai Daikannon is about 6.7 km, roughly 84 minutes, which is far. Use public transport or a taxi for that trip.
Walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been checked on the ground. Real routes will usually take longer, especially uphill.
What guests say
The score is 8.8 out of 10 from 566 guest reviews, joint third of the 11 properties in the sample. It is a good score, though not the top one in the city, and the review count is moderate.
Staff get the most praise: friendly, helpful and attentive, with a warm welcome. The location comes next, close to the station and the morning market.
The main complaint is value for money. Some guests feel standards are high, while others find the food and amenities overpriced. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed.
Price compared with our other Sendai picks
In our reference check, a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults came to about €245.37 a night, roughly €491 in total. The sample median was €90.06. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, The OneFive Sendai, is a 3-star hotel scoring 8.3 at about €64.59 a night. Our Best Value pick, Hotel GrandBach Sendai, is a 4-star hotel scoring 9.0 at about €98.47 a night.
Be clear about what you are paying for. Hotel GrandBach Sendai scored higher for well under half the price. The Westin earns its premium through its 5-star rating, spa and gym, not through a better guest score.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 11 properties in Sendai. The Westin Sendai is our Luxury pick because it holds an official 5-star rating, and five-star hotels get priority in this category. Its 8.8 score and strong location backed that choice.
Listed facilities include a gym, spa, restaurant, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Opening times and any fees should be checked for your dates.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is included; a buffet is listed. Given guest comments on pricing, ask about spa and dining costs in advance so there are no surprises.
Confirm cancellation terms and room type. Then compare today's price with Hotel GrandBach Sendai and The OneFive Sendai.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is The Westin Sendai a 5-star hotel?
Yes, it holds an official 5-star rating. It scored 8.8 out of 10 from 566 guest reviews.
How far is Aoba Castle from The Westin Sendai?
About 1.8 km, roughly 23 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. The real route may take longer.
Does The Westin Sendai have a spa?
Yes, a spa and wellness centre is listed, along with a gym. Opening hours and any fees are not confirmed, so check for your dates.
Is breakfast included at The Westin Sendai?
A buffet breakfast is listed, but whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed. Check your booking.
Is The Westin Sendai worth the price?
It cost about €245.37 a night in our November 2026 reference check. If you want 5-star facilities, yes; if you want the best score per euro, our Best Value pick scored higher for much less.