Name: Otaru Ekimae Guest House Ito - Hostel
Address: Inaho 2-3-13, Otaru, Otaru, Otaru, 047-0032, Japan
Rating: 8

Air conditioning

Elevator/lift

Smoke-free property

Heating

All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

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Free Wi-Fi

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Japanese

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Sun Deck

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Parking

Fax and copy machine

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Okadama Airport

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The guest house was quite a long walk from JR. Its ok if you dont have a lot of luggages but if you do then you'll feel the strain.

Upon arrival to the guest house, I find out Reception is closed until 3pm. So if you dont want to waste your time waiting or carrying around luggages, you just leave the bags at a rack outside the Reception desk (the guest house is completely closed and no one will come at the door even if you ring the bell). Btw, this 10am to 3pm is a rule. Meaning even if you stay there for a couple of nights, you need to get out. No sleeping in bec guest house is closed for cleaning and everyone must go.

If you arrive at night - the elevator from the 1st floor will be closed as well. There is no elevator inside the guest house so accesibility might be an issue for PWDs or elderly.

Elevator is also old so you need to keep pressing open or the floor you want yo go to in order for it to operate.

To go to Otaru Canal and the Sakaimachi St will be another long walk. So if you are in for a hearty exercise, good for you.

The guest house also does not provide towel, toothbrush or sleepwear so bring your own.

Room is pleasant and bed was decent.

Bathroom also smelled nice and was clean. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash were provided.

Not so happy stay

Got a shock when I arrived as level 1 is pitch dark, then realised check in is on level 3. Couldn't get the lift door open then realised you need to press and hold the button till the door is fully open. Saw instructions on how to use the lift once inside. I thought it makes more sense for the instructions to be outside the lift. Overall a pleasant stay as the shower & toilet is just outside the room. I stayed in the Japanese room and the bedding given was abundant. Just note that you can't lock the door for the Japanese room when you go out but there's a locker at the reception area for you to use. Able to store luggage after check out too.

Spacious room

At Guesthouse Ito, you feel like you're coming home to someone's house. The dorm beds are actual beds with comfortable fluffy bedding, and the one I got was in its private corner with a foldable partition and a full stack of shelves to put my things. It felt completely like a private room.

The shared bathroom and shower is located on each floor, and it is spotlessly cleaned - there is a heater so make sure it's turned on, otherwise the shower room will be freezing.

The location is very close to Otaru station and easy to find. There is an elevator in the building. The kitchen is big, common area is comfortable, and the service staff are incredibly friendly. I cannot recommend this place enough!

Best surprise of the trip

This was my second visit to the Otaru Ekimae Guesthouse Ito, and the good memories from the first visit was confirmed. This is a good place to stay.The value-for-money-factor of this affordable accomodation is on top. The bedrooms are simple, not much furniture there, but the beds are good. The room is quite spacious, it has enough space to keep your suitcase open if you like. The surroundings, and good sleep quality is something I appreciate. The hostess Ao san has great knowledge of the area, and what she does not know she'll find out for you.

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