Developed in Japan, these cheap 'pod' hotels are a novelty for any traveller. With rows of small single bed enclosed capsules, accommodation is basic and intended to be overnight. There is separate storage for luggage and gender-separate communal bathrooms — some capsule hotels also have a sentō, a Japanese bath house, often for male guests only.
Good location and walk by 10 minutes to arrive from Otaru JR station. Also close to channel and warehouse tourist areas. The reception staff is friendly and patience to introduce hostel facilities. Very nice to offer a welcome drink after check-in. The facilities are well equipped and the common area is large which makes me feel convenient and comfortable to stay. The bed is comfortable as well. Recommend for budgeted travelers to stay here when traveling to Otaru.
Nice spacious Japanese style rooms with futon beds on tatami mat floors. Nice location close to restaurants and izakayas. Staff were friendly and welcoming.
Plum house was very clean and comfortable. The room size was on the bigger size for Japanese hotels. The staff were very friendly and the breakfast was delicious.
We loved our stay, the owner is amazing and caring. Everything was clean, comfortable and friendly. The location is right in Otaru town, easy to walk anywhere and a couple steps from a train. The breakfast and coffee is excellent, a perfect way to start your day. Plum House has a 'home' vibe in it's charming Japanese style.
Convenient location close to the railway station in the centre of Otaru. Easy walking distance to the harbour and canals. Very clean with comfortable bedding.The staff were all professional and friendly.The front office manager,Mr Jongshin was exceptionally helpful and made our stay memorable.We will definitely stay here again.
I only stayed for one night on my way to Sapporo but I found it to be a very beautiful hotel with professional, friendly staff. I had driven there from Hakodate so it was nice that they had parking right next to the hotel, and a convenience store right behind that. The room was very modern looking and the beds were comfortable, with a decently sized wall-mounted TV and drink vending machines on two floors.
Such a strange and groovy little place!
3 of us in a room, shared (good!) bathroom, great futons, big room. Really comfy social lounge, great little kitchen. Central. Cheap. Friendly. Loved it
I stayed in a dormitory room but I was surprised to find it wasn't a bunk bed but a narrow room with a curtain at one end. The high ceiling was very nice after staying in capsule or bunk beds for weeks. I liked the vibe of the place so much that I asked to extend my stay an extra night. Also the coin laundry is the cheapest I've seen.
The family room had bunk beds for our kids, which they loved! It was spacious, clean, and comfortable for our family of four. Staff was friendly and helped us with parking and accessing amenities like the baths and breakfast. The baths were convenient and clean; pajamas were included so we could be comfortable walking around the hotel. The breakfast was delicious; my kids enjoyed everything and I appreciated the variety of foods to try. The location was easy walking distance from all major attractions in Otaru.
Danica
Family with young children
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