Mercure Urabandai Resort & Spa, SendaiMercure Urabandai Resort & Spa in Sendai, Japan has a corrected score of 2.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 14 of 21 hotels we score in Sendai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.5 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 2.6, Google 2.0, Agoda 2.5. Rooms from about $83 a night (cached, not a live quote).Mercure Urabandai Resort & Spa is a four-star highland hotel in Kitashiobara, positioned near the Urabandai Visitor Centre and Goshiki-numa. It overlooks Mount Bandai and provides 227 modern rooms, including soundproof options that sleep up to five people. The property serves families and outdoor enthusiasts, offering bicycle rentals and various activities. On-site facilities include a restaurant, bar, sauna, pool, and spa services. Guests have access to free parking and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. While the rooms are spacious, the property requires some updating to its current condition.What stands out

Spacious rooms with lounges

On-site spa and sauna

Bicycle rentals available

Free parking and Wi-Fi

Watch out for

Property needs updating

Twin rooms only

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