Hotel Dormy Inn Premium Otaru

I walked into the hotel disappointed as the parking B1 floor was dimly lit, not very welcoming. The lobby is fine, and the room is also fine. What really surprised me was how homey this hotel feels. They give out freshly cooked ramen and ice cream every night next to the onsen, in addition to Yakult-like probiotic drink every morning. The buffet breakfast is the best one I’ve had in this whole Hokkaido trip. Good selection of food, and they don’t serve anything they are not good at serving. They include grilled scallops, 2 types of soup, typical Hokkaido seafood bowl, etc. The natural onsen is a bit small but sufficient. Out of 4 hotels I’ve stayed in Hokkaido this trip, I miss this one the most although it is quite old. First impression is meh, but the stay experience was fantastic.

Very good location just walk across the road can found fish maket next to the JR Station,and walk to Otaru canel in 5-10 minutes. The breakfast is fine and onsen is good as well.

I had high expectations because of the great reviews. But all blowed away by the lady who took our bags at the reception - we were trying to be friendly by trying speaking Japanese, the lady had no patience to listen and just guest what we need and showing off her English, then ordered us just leaving the bags and coming back after 15:30… I had never came across a person as rude as her in Japan so far! The place did offer great breakfast, but as we had an earlier train to take and at 6am there was a big queue already, we had to give up…

I have stayed at this hotel 5 times for past few years. Every time I went Otaru I stayed at dormy inn. The car park charges has gone from 1000 yen to 1200 and now 1400. Breakfast from 1800 gone up to 2800. . Worse now they are charging garbage charges 1500 per room. Even though the staff are still very friendly and room still very small and clean, it will probably not worth to stay anymore . I will definitely look for other alternatives

I have being to many hotel this hotel give me surprise, That need to pay tax for per person 150yen for a night. Cleaning of Room additional of 1500Yen a day no hygiene at all. Thing in the Room look old and still got dust.

Location is fantastic, only 2 mins walk to sankaku market, the free ramen provided during supper time is nice! The free washing machine is very convenient. The onsen is very popular . Overall, it’s a good hotel for first time traveller 👍