Kiro Hiroshima by the Share Hotels
A design-focused stay in Mikawacho with a distinctive converted-pool lounge, crepe breakfast and rooms ranging from compact doubles to lofts.
Room types
Rooms vary greatly: a 13 m² double, an 18 m² standard double, 19 m² twin or bunk-bed rooms, a 25 m² Japanese room, and a 26 m² loft. The Japanese room lists two single beds plus two futons. Loft and bunk layouts involve ladders or height changes, so I would choose based on who can climb comfortably, not merely room size.
Breakfast and shared spaces
The old indoor swimming pool is now THE POOLSIDE, a breakfast and lounge space, not a pool for swimming. Breakfast features a made-to-order crepe with side dishes, soup and drinks, served 07:00–11:00 with last order at 10:30. Guests liked the food and design, though repeated sides may feel similar across several mornings.
Where to go
The hotel is at 3-21 Mikawacho. PARCO is about 210 m away, a Hatchobori Don Quijote about 200 m and Hondori shopping arcade around 370 m. Hondori Station is about 630 m or nine minutes on foot; JR Hiroshima Station is roughly 1.8 km by walking route, so with suitcases I would use transit. Peace Memorial Park is roughly 1 km away.
Stays and guest feedback
Private rooms have their own bathrooms despite the Share Hotels name. Guests enjoyed the coffee, third-floor seating, staff service and loft arrangement for families. Others reported street, corridor or plumbing noise. I would raise room-position preferences in advance without assuming a different floor guarantees silence. Shared kitchen and laundry are particularly useful for longer stays.
Pros and trade-offs
Advantages: stylish converted-pool lounge and crepe breakfast; central Mikawacho shopping access; choices of beds, futons and lofts. Trade-offs: 13 m² doubles are small; upper beds require ladders; some guest reports of street or plumbing noise.
My choice
I would choose Kiro for its design and city-centre food scene, then select the exact sleeping layout before paying. Travelers sensitive to noise or needing to avoid ladders should prioritize the room category and location.
