I stayed at Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama with my family. After staying multiple nights, I can say that the hotel was much more than I had anticipated (Initially I had just needed to book a reasonable hotel to stay near my parents' home). Yes, the hotel is a bit dated (big step into the bathroom, for example), but it is renovated and kept clean. The staff members were professional and friendly. When I went to our hotel room, there was cigarette smell (we requested a non-smoking room when booked), I told the front desk and was assigned another room in a minute. In the new room, the refrigerator was not working properly. Again, I called the front desk, I got a brand new refrigerator in a flash! All the staff members I interacted with are professional and pleasant and catered to my needs. I did not eat breakfast at this hotel. But there are many stores around. I loved Mr. Donuts (so good) and going to convenience stores nearby. When I needed to buy gifts for family and friends, I went to Takashimaya department store (small but good). Lots of shops and restaurants near the station (Sanste & Ichibangai attached to the station). Starbucks in Ichibangai (Under the station). Also, 7 minute-walk to Aeon Mall (4th biggest mall in Japan, I heard). Though located on a busy street, I was never bothered by a noise during my stay. I will go back!