Hakodate Kokusai Hotel

Location was convenient, a short walk in a straight line from the railway station. Staff were helpful. Several options for good breakfasts within the hotel. Beds were comfortable. Storage space for clothes was available in the room. Bathroom worked well. We enjoyed several expeditions during the two full days we enjoyed Hakodate. Walking out of the hotel and away from the station quickly led us to converted buildings now housing many dining options, local produce for sale etc. The waterfront area is busy and attractive. Further exploration led to older parts of the city with a great mixture of architecture. We chanced upon a small shop selling attractive ceramic items. If it had been earlier on that day, we would have ascended the mountain but the weather looked uncertain.

The hotel is really close to JR Hakodate station, so that is really nice for travelers arriving by Shinkasen. It have a bus stop directly outside, which can take you directly to the cable car for Mt.Hokodate. The streetcars is a street away, and there are a few fishermen's markets and convenience stores nearby. Very good location. It is also closed to a few attractions like the Red Bricks Warehouse, the ice breaker ship, and western-styled buildings near Mt.Hokodate. The facilities are pretty new but we did get the older rooms, it is still clean and comfortable but like all other Japanese hotels, it is pretty cramped. The single bedrooms are good for two but not great. What is great is the breakfast, which is fantastic, I do recommend going as early as possible to avoid the lines. The onsen is great, has a great view. Overall, it is a good option to stay at for a quick one-night stand in Hokodate.

Fantastic location. Close to the key attractions like Motomachi, Hakodate Ropeway, Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses and Hakodate morning markets as well as good public transport to the further out attractions like Goryukaku Tower and Star Fort. I was worried it might be the worst of both worlds for access but I was wrong. It is the best of both worlds. The property is modern, clean, spacious and well appointed. Great onsen on the 13th floor with views out to the port/sea area and Mount Hakodate. I'd definitely stay here again.

I loved the perfect location to both the railway station and the sea. Also the staff was very friendly and I got amazing breakfast buffet (even though I am vegan, there were still tons of options; I was even provided in advance a full list of all dishes and their respective allergens). The amenities were top notch and my room was diligently and discreetly cleaned on every day when I was out on my business.

Room was very clean and comfy. The hotel provided 2 types of pillows, one memory foam for good neck support, the other was a firm standard pillow. The onsen was very spacious and they provided all the amenities so no need to bring anything other than your clothes. The location was close by many restaurants and the convenience store. Breakfast was probably the best part of the hotel. Very wide variety of Japanese food, continental, and standard american foods. Nothing negative to say about this hotel. Paid around $350/night all in, for the room with 3 beds (2 adults and a 3 year old) with the breakfast included. Oh, if you like Iruka (salmon roe), it's all you can eat at breakfast, along with the salmon itself.