Hiroshima, JapanNaka
KIRO Hiroshima by THE SHARE HOTELS
Converted hospital inn
Naka Hiroshima, Japan
Opened
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
THE SHARE HOTELSConverted hospital inn
The former hospital operates as an unpretentious social hub, swapping traditional hotel formality for communal kitchens and shared living spaces.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Original pool tiles and steel ladders remain inside the sunken third-floor lounge.
Listed
A lobby counter hosts rotating Hiroshima baristas pouring specialty drip coffee for travellers.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Rooms offer something different for everyone, with Western-style and Japanese accommodations available, as well as a variety of loft and bunk bedding options.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Hondori shopping arcade is just down the street, and Peace Memorial Park is an easy walk to the west.
The rooms
Timber joinery defines the compact rooms, which range from low tatami platforms to built-in lofts and bunks.
Restaurant
THE POOLSIDE
Curved skylights illuminate tan banquettes and indoor greenery, where guests drop in for breakfast and specialty drip coffee.
How it began
The name Kiro means crossroads, marking the hotel as a junction for travelers venturing toward the Seto Inland Sea.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.