Published date: October 24, 2024
Combining Urban Exploration with Accommodation Experience
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
Combining Urban Exploration with Accommodation Experience
The accommodation experience at OMO5 Okinawa is quite good, primarily based on three aspects: "Hotel Location and Surrounding Amenities," "Hotel Facilities and Activity Experiences," and "Friendliness of the Staff."
Firstly, although it is about an eight-minute walk from the monorail station, the hotel is located on a main road, making it easy to find. There is a convenience store right downstairs, and within walking distance, you can reach Kokusai Street, which has many excellent restaurants.
Moreover, true to the Hoshinoya group's consistently high design standards, this hotel incorporates many local characteristics of Okinawa. There are also numerous activities to participate in (such as local instrument performances, guided walking tours, wine tasting events, etc.), which are undoubtedly worthwhile for travelers wanting to experience the local spirit.
Lastly, the hotel staff have good foreign language skills and are friendly and approachable, even during busy shifts, responding to guests' needs.
If there is a downside, the bed frame in the room type we stayed in was too low. Guests over 170 cm tall would continuously bump their heads. Although the hotel provided warning signs in the room, it is unfortunate because this design is not ergonomic.
Experiences during the trip
Diving at Blue Cave
Shopping on Kokusai Street
Watching planes while enjoying happy pancakes on Senan Island
Exploring small shops near the US Military dormitory
Eating pork hot pot at a century-old house, gyutan at Chikufuu, and ice cream at Blue Seal