Published date: August 19, 2024
New Stylish Business Hotel in Front of the Station
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
《About the Hotel》
This is a business hotel that opened in 2021, located right in front of the station.
It has a large public bath, and you can enjoy views from the high floors.
Being a national chain also gives a sense of security!
《The Room》
It is very clean because it is new, and although compact, it was comfortable to use without any inconvenience. It was also convenient to have two tables and two chairs.
The layout of the toilet and shower room, as well as the position of the washbasin, are separated, which made it feel more convenient than a unit bath. I think the hotel encourages guests to use the public bath.
《Nearby Facilities》
Asahikawa Station is about a 3-minute walk away and can be seen well from the window. There is a large Aeon in front of the station, so shopping is not a problem.
Also, the road facing Amane is a busy street with lots of pedestrian traffic, so walking around the city seems enjoyable.
There is also a drugstore on the first floor, making last-minute shopping easy and convenient.
《Location》
It is right in front of Asahikawa Station, and of course, the airport bus comes here, so the location is excellent.
Additionally, it is partnered with the adjacent parking lot, allowing direct access to the front desk via a dedicated pathway.
It was 1,000 yen to park overnight.
《My Personal Recommendation》
The lounge area on the front desk floor serves as the breakfast venue, so it is spacious and offers free drink services.
Business hotels often have cramped interiors, so I was delighted with the generous layout!
Experiences during the trip
I have been to Asahikawa many times, but I always wanted to come during the lavender season, and I finally realized my wish and was able to visit.
Although sightseeing by train is possible since the Norokko train also comes, I used a rental car this time. Popular tourist spots like Farm Tomita often have long lines, but if you can effectively utilize the municipality's congestion mitigation efforts, you might be able to tour efficiently, so be sure to check it out!
This time, I used the Park & Ride initiative, where I parked in a large parking lot just before the tourist spot and took a bus to go there.
Also, it takes about an hour and a half to travel from Asahikawa to Sapporo by train, which is relatively short. Since flights to Asahikawa can be pricey, how about planning an itinerary that includes sightseeing in Sapporo and returning from New Chitose afterward?
You will be riding the Kamui Limited Express or the Lilac Limited Express from Asahikawa to Sapporo, and it's often possible to ride at about half the price with early booking (Toku-da-ne) on Eki-net. This time, the limited express ticket was 2,860 yen, including the express ticket!