Published date: June 5, 2025
[Great Value] A Stylish Boutique Hotel with Charm!
Room Type Stayed
Some info has been automatically translated by AI.
Experience of the stay
I stayed at this hotel for the second night of my 3-night, 4-day trip to Hokkaido. I've stayed at Hoshino Resort's OMO series, including OMO3, OMO5, and OMO7, but OMO5, where I stayed this time, is established as a boutique hotel filled with the charm of the city and design. It is not a full-service hotel, so the hospitality felt basic. I was able to book it with 293 coins, so personally, it was more than satisfactory.
It was about a 10-minute walk from Otaru Station. The route was easy, and there were various shops around, so it didn’t feel far at all. On the way back, it was raining heavily, so I called a taxi through the hotel app that cost about 700 yen.
I had a twin room, which was quite spacious. Although there was only a shower without a bathtub, the rain shower made it comfortable, and the bathroom was very clean.
It's a retro hotel that fits perfectly with Otaru's streets, and it’s great for taking photogenic pictures.
I added breakfast for an additional 2300 yen on a whim, and the buffet was delicious. Although it didn’t have a wide variety, the seafood chirashi parfait was particularly beautiful and tasty.
I also went to the triangular market near Otaru Station, but it was about double the price for breakfast, so the hotel breakfast seemed to be the best option.
The room’s TV allowed me to watch Netflix and other streaming services, so I could relax in my room.
The night view was beautiful, and I spent a wonderful time. There were welcome drinks and night music box times, which made me very satisfied.
If I get the chance to visit Otaru again, I would definitely repeat my stay!
Experiences during the trip
During my last visit to Otaru, I took a night cruise, but since the weather was bad this time, I skipped it; however, the night view was very beautiful. The night cruise is not too expensive, so it’s worth experiencing! I took pictures with my smartphone and was able to capture beautiful night scenes.
There are many famous souvenir shops around, such as Rokkatei, LeTAO, and Kamaei, so you won't have trouble finding souvenirs. There are also many shops where you can enjoy food walking from Otaru Station to Minami-Otaru Station, as well as museums related to art and music boxes, making it a great spot for first-time visitors to Otaru to enjoy a full day of sightseeing. There are many compact spots to explore, which is also a great advantage. With convenience stores and chain shops around, you shouldn’t have any problems if you need anything.