Hot Springs Hotels in Hokkaido, Japan

If you're a Chinese tourist, don't set your expectations too high – it's just a basic hostel. Expect the lower floors to be equivalent to a 170-250 RMB standard in China, and even a 'premium' room shouldn't cost more than 400 RMB. The hallways are so narrow only one person can pass at a time, and there's no wardrobe in the room; clothes have to be hung on the hallway wall. You can't even lay your suitcase flat on the floor! I've never stayed in such a terrible room, and the pricing is incredibly unstable. I booked it for just over 1000 RMB, but after checking in, I found the price had dropped by more than 300 RMB. If you don't check the prices carefully, you'll get ripped off... Luckily, Trip.com customer service was great and refunded the difference! This hotel has no redeeming qualities. Although it's close to the subway station, there are definitely more cost-effective hotels nearby, all within walking distance.

JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo offers an excellent location, situated directly above JR Sapporo Station and connected to major shopping malls and transportation hubs. This makes exploring the city highly convenient. The hotel shows its age but remains well maintained, with clean facilities and comfortable rooms. Service stands out as outstanding, exceeding that of other international brands in Sapporo, in my opinion. The only drawback is the onsen, which closes at 10pm—somewhat early after a full day. Overall, it provides a reliable and convenient base for visitors to Sapporo.

The location is good, and the hotel has a hot spring; the time is 13:00 to the next day at 10:00. Guests can enjoy it before check-out and at night. The ********* Mr. Lin (林) at the front office provides excellent service, clear explanations, and good manners. He explained the differences between the two breakfast styles and smoothly handled the check-in operation. However, the service needs to improve. The receptionist named 小林 rejected my request to borrow a phone to call the room without authentication, although I succeeded in borrowing it one day before. I don’t know if this is a personal issue or if the reception standards are different. The bed sheet and blanket sheet had blood stains; the housekeeper needs to double-check the room before marking it as vacant. Lastly, if you have a reservation at the restaurant, you still have to wait for a table to become available. This does not make sense in terms of the definition of making a reservation, and it affects the guest’s schedule. The hotel needs to improve its reservation arrangement.

Low-key loved this hotel! The location is super convenient—literally right next to JR Hakodate Station, so getting around the city and visiting the main attractions is really easy. The staff were super nice and welcoming, always smiling and ready to help. The room was clean and comfy. There’s also an onsen and sauna, which was perfect to chill in after a long day of walking around. You can also grab free amenities in the lobby, which is a nice touch. Breakfast was honestly so good and unlimited. There were fresh sashimi, salad, fried chicken, fish, pancakes, croissants, and the super tasty Hokkaido milk ice cream. And a lot more—just look at the photos! Overall, great vibe, great stay. Would totally come back again. 🫶

I booked a triple room for a trip with my parents. The room wasn't huge, but the layout was very efficient and convenient. We were assigned a higher floor, so the view from the window was great and it wasn't noisy. What we were most satisfied with were the hotel's breakfast and hot springs. The hotel has three distinct restaurants, and the breakfast quality was truly excellent. We were lucky enough to stay for four nights, so we got to try breakfast at each restaurant, and every one of them deserves a 5-star rating. The only minor flaw (a personal preference) was that there was no freshly ground coffee; the coffee was served from a thermos, and the taste was slightly lacking. The hot springs are located on the 3rd floor of the hotel, and the environment is lovely. When we visited, there were very few people, allowing us to fully enjoy the hot springs and sauna.

Facilities: Excellent. The breakfast was a pleasant surprise, better than many hotel buffets. Cleanliness: Good. Environment: It's very convenient to walk around and explore the area. The bay view is absolutely stunning. Service: Very good. They even offer a pillow menu and aromatherapy choices in the evening.

This was my third stay, and I chose this hotel again because my previous two experiences were so good. However, this time was truly unacceptable. We arrived at the hotel around 11 AM. My daughter had injured her leg while skiing, so we asked the middle-aged woman at check-in if we could check in early. She said yes, but we'd have to pay for an additional day – what a rip-off! The funny thing is, they told us we could wait in the lobby until 3 PM without paying. The lobby was nice, so we decided to wait there instead of wasting about 1700 RMB. But then, to our surprise, we saw the staff taking our luggage and other belongings to our room much earlier, while we weren't allowed to enter. Crazy! On top of that, the Wi-Fi signal this time was incredibly poor, almost unusable. Reporting it to the hotel didn't help either; we had to use our own data. So, this stay was truly, truly, truly disappointing! Attached is a photo of my daughter in a wheelchair, and they still wouldn't let us check in early. That middle-aged woman was so inhumane!

After 10 stops in Japan I can say Tokyu Stay is my favorite hotel chain. In-room laundry is so nice for long term travel and they always provide the quintessential hotel amenities. No fancy design gimmicks, just everything you need. Location was great a few blocks from Hakodate station and the harbor. Excellent views from the rooftop lounge.

Dai-ichi Takimotokan was definitely one of the highlights of my trip. The onsen was amazing — very spacious with a wide variety of baths, each with different features. It never felt too crowded, which made the whole experience even more relaxing. Noboribetsu ended up being my favorite place in Hokkaido. I was lucky enough to experience it while it was snowing, and the scenery was absolutely beautiful and unforgettable. There are also some great food options nearby — I found a local gyoza restaurant that was surprisingly delicious! Overall, a truly memorable stay. I would definitely come back again.

Super stay at this traditional onsen inn! It’s an easy 5 minutes walk from the tram stop and it is a peaceful and hospitable place to stay. We stayed for 2 nights with breakfast included (you have it in your room, the staff come to roll up your tatami 30 mins before - we just went to the onsen during this time) which was traditional Japanese style and delicious. The onsens are not too big but there are outdoor and indoor sections and perfectly adequate. The staff look after you warmly and we loved our experience of traditional Japanese culture here. Oh, and it’s near the Botanical Gardens where we saw monkeys bathing in the onsen.