Hokkaido Prefecture Cheap Vacations

need major renovation to the rooms and corridors etc

We got off at the closest station to the Grand Park: the OtaruChikko train station: we understood the general directions however it would have been useful to have some clear notice boards long the route: we walked along the outer walkway under cover & eventually found the hotel. The check-in was at the time stated, very professional, received an upgrade & really enjoyed our room on the 11th floor. Just a couple of small negatives: the Nespresso coffee was excellent but only 2 were provided: we asked & were told it would cost $1 each for more: why not just include a couple more? From 10am to 10pm it is really easy to move around the ‘shopping centre’ where the hotel is contained in: outside those hours access to the hotel is via the street: we left at 6.30am and had to drag our luggage up to the station in the open, while it was drizzling: no covered walkway. There are outstanding food outlets metres from the hotel, a supermarket which was amazing to visit and compare in the centre, the room itself was terrific; bed comfy, facilities nice & a good shower with products. Staff were terrific. So, do we think it is worth the $$$ we spent via Expedia: Yes; we think this was good value. Would we stay again; Yes, we would have rated this very high marks, but due to the above ‘irritants’ we finally rate this a 4.5/5. As seasoned travellers, married over 65, we know the value of these honest reviews in deciding on a booking, as we use them as a reference point. Thanks ALGreynomads

it is a clean and comfortable hotel

Hotel and room is excellent.

Hotel and room is excellent.

need major renovation to the rooms and corridors etc

it is a clean and comfortable hotel

We got off at the closest station to the Grand Park: the OtaruChikko train station: we understood the general directions however it would have been useful to have some clear notice boards long the route: we walked along the outer walkway under cover & eventually found the hotel. The check-in was at the time stated, very professional, received an upgrade & really enjoyed our room on the 11th floor. Just a couple of small negatives: the Nespresso coffee was excellent but only 2 were provided: we asked & were told it would cost $1 each for more: why not just include a couple more? From 10am to 10pm it is really easy to move around the ‘shopping centre’ where the hotel is contained in: outside those hours access to the hotel is via the street: we left at 6.30am and had to drag our luggage up to the station in the open, while it was drizzling: no covered walkway. There are outstanding food outlets metres from the hotel, a supermarket which was amazing to visit and compare in the centre, the room itself was terrific; bed comfy, facilities nice & a good shower with products. Staff were terrific. So, do we think it is worth the $$$ we spent via Expedia: Yes; we think this was good value. Would we stay again; Yes, we would have rated this very high marks, but due to the above ‘irritants’ we finally rate this a 4.5/5. As seasoned travellers, married over 65, we know the value of these honest reviews in deciding on a booking, as we use them as a reference point. Thanks ALGreynomads

it is a clean and comfortable hotel

A small walk to the main hub, but a good area for sure.