3-Star Hotels in Chitose

I chose this hotel because I had an early morning flight, and it's very close to the airport. Check-in is done via a self-service machine, and there are self-service luggage lockers in the lobby. The single room is quite small, but the bathroom isn't too cramped, and the room was very clean. Breakfast is a set menu, served promptly at 6:30 AM. There's a self-service counter for drinks and tea soup for congee. Overall, I'm satisfied.

It’s a compact hotel located near the JR station, just a few minutes walk to the hotel. There is a free shuttle service to the airport, but you have to show your intention when checking in. The reception staff is very attentive. The room is fully equipped. I will come back to stay here again when I have a chance.

It was quite a challenge to walk through the snow with my suitcase from Chitose Airport, and it felt a little far, but I was happy with the location as there was a Seico Mart nearby and the room was spacious with plenty of space to spread out my luggage.

The hotel is about a ten-minute walk from JR Chitose Station, with a convenience store right across the street, which is very handy. The hotel breakfast offers a good variety of choices, though it's not included in the room rate. There's also an airport shuttle service, which is very punctual; you just need to be in the lobby five minutes beforehand. Overall, I had a pretty good experience.

Out of the three onsen hotels I stayed at in Lake Shikotsu, Suizantei, which is popular online and hard to book, was actually quite average with no scenic views from its onsen. Then there was the extremely overpriced Aigashiro, which was even worse – no service, no ambiance. Marukoma was my last stay and also the cheapest. Reviews online were mixed, but seeing it was a century-old onsen, I wanted to give it a try. Turns out, it was the only one of the three worth visiting. First, the onsen views are the best because of its elevated location. I wouldn't recommend the wild onsen as it's unmaintained and the water is very cold. However, the outdoor public onsen truly offers fantastic views and a great panorama. And the view from the public cafe is incredibly comfortable; just sitting there and daydreaming is a pure delight! The rooms are just for sleeping, small, and without a view, but the previous two hotels weren't any better. Dinner, I think, was decent for the price! The ingredients seemed fresh, and it wasn't as bad as some online reviews claimed! Overall, Lake Shikotsu is worth visiting, and Marukoma is worth experiencing! It's an old brand, and the service is quite good! When we checked in, we casually mentioned needing a taxi the next day, and at breakfast, a staff member came to ask if we needed help calling one! That was really heartwarming! No discrimination whatsoever! The private paid onsen is also good! It's not expensive and I recommend trying it out.

The hotel has a new wing, and I was lucky enough to stay there. The room was spacious with a small living room. The refrigerator was small but had both freezer and refrigerator doors. The bathroom was separate, but I was a bit surprised that there was no sink in the toilet. However, it was very new. There was a coffee machine on the first floor, available for self-service from 3 pm to 9 pm. Although it's about a 7-10 minute walk from the station, it's a hotel I would stay at again.

The amenities were great and well-stocked. The bathroom was spacious, and the toilet was separate, which made the room feel large and open. I would definitely like to stay here again.

There are many places to eat around the place to stay, next to the convenience store, there is a Japanese-style izakaya opposite the convenience store, and the roast chicken inside is delicious. There is a lot of space in the room compared to the place where I lived before. We are in a hurry for two days. The kitchen is fully equipped. Next time, you can ask some friends to stay here for a few more days and buy fresh local ingredients to experience cooking together. In addition to air conditioning, there is electric heating, although Hokkaido in April is still a bit cold, but the house is not cold. Overall it's ok. Will stay again next time I go to Hokkaido.

There were washing dryers and irons, and there were sufficient facilities for consecutive nights.