SOKI Kanazawa
Fukuromachi, Japan
Across from Omicho Market, SOKI makes a calm base for days spent eating and exploring central Kanazawa. Pale wood, muted colours and uncluttered rooms keep the mood restful. A shared bath offers a welcome pause after walking, and breakfast draws on local ingredients. This is a contemporary city hotel with a restrained sense of design; check the floor area before reserving, as some rooms are compact. The market's seafood stalls and surrounding streets are an immediate attraction.