Shimokita Peninsula Cheap Vacations

The room was clean, staff were friendly, and the overall ambience helped me feel calm and relaxed.

Very nice staff and the included breakfast was incredibly delicious

The onsen was great although I never figured out how to reach the one on the 7th floor. The izakayas nearby were really good!

True four star hotel experience in laid back fishing village Hakodate! Grand lobby, cafe with exclusive tea offerings, several world class restaurants on-site with renowed chefs (that locals would come for special occasions). Osen is on penthouse of the tallest building and offers free hokkaido fruit and milk popsicles to cool off in the after bath lounge area. But condition of osen is extremely dated. Sad that it doesn't really highlight the great view that the outdoor bath would have (in fact it is wasted). I think renovation for this old building might be prohibitvely expensive. Rooms can be large and nicely refurbished in very classy style. West wing has some 500 sq ft plus room that features a huge circular window giving panoramic view of mont hakodate, red brick warehouses, and the bay/harbour. Buffet breakfast is grand, has great food selection, but management appears to be too old school. They just don't seem to "get" modern buffet management. Should take some note from Premier Cabin or JR Inn. Overall just thankful for sustaining an affordable 4 star experience in the Heart of Hakodate.