Published date: September 8, 2025
Excellent Location! A Comfortable Hotel with Great Cost Performance Recommended for Solo Travelers.
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
I used this hotel for a solo trip to Hokkaido (single use of a twin room).
1) Excellent Location
Close to Otaru Station, with many historical buildings around the hotel, the atmosphere is lovely. There are also convenience stores nearby and many famous sushi restaurants, so I don't think you'll run into any trouble. The canal area is within walking distance, so I went for a walk after checking in and early in the morning.
2) Clean and Comfortable Rooms
The room was spacious, comfortable, and very clean. The water pressure of the shower was strong enough to be satisfying.
3) About the Lounge
The lounge is in a historical building, making the atmosphere great. They had the lights dimmed and were playing an old music box. The dessert menu is rich, so even those who cannot drink alcohol will enjoy it (payments can be charged to the room).
4) About Parking
It is partnered with Times next door and can be used for 1,000 yen. You can enter and exit as many times as you want, but if it is full, they will guide you to another parking lot about a 10-minute walk away (this one is free, so no extra charge). There are also plenty of coin parking nearby for your peace of mind.
5) A Few Disappointments
- It was a bit of a hassle to bring up amenities by myself. They provided loungewear, so it would have been better if there was a basket or something.
- There was no mineral water in the room.
A bottle for refilling was on the top shelf of the fridge, but I didn't notice it because there was no explanation. The fridge is quite small, so be careful not to buy too much.
Experiences during the trip
- Sankaku Market next to Otaru Station
I thought about having breakfast at a nearby cafe while taking a walk, but there were no open shops, so I decided to have breakfast at Sankaku Market. If seafood bowls seem tough for breakfast, grilled fish is a good option. It was crowded during the day, but there were still few customers in the morning, so I had a mahi-mahi set meal.
- Kitaichi Glass Kitaichi Hall
You can observe the lamp lighting process starting about 30 minutes before opening (flash or video recording is not allowed). Drinks start from 500 yen for coffee.
- Aozuka Shokudo
A guesthouse and restaurant in the port town of Shukotsu, which flourished in herring fishing. Since I was there, I had the giant herring and grilled scallops. The view from the nearby panorama observation deck was nice.
- Takara Sushi
Reservations are required for lunch starting at 11:30 am for 6,600 yen (cash payment only; no cards). Photography is not allowed, but it was really good, so I recommend it. 0134-23-7925