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Reviews of Hotel Nord Otaru This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

047-0031 Hokkaido, Otaru, Ironai 1-4-16 , Japan

#18 of 41 hotels in Otaru

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 364 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: June 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nil

    Location next to the canel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2024

    9.0
    Short but lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not at all.

    Stayed for 2 nights. It’s just next to the canal but our room happened to face the side street so no canal view. It’s quite direct to walk from the station. It’s also convenient for food and shopping too.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2024

    8.0
    Everything was good. We were happy with everything.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Being a couple in our 60’s, the one thing we would have preferred was to not have to climb in and out of the bath tub for our showers. Safety reasons.

    Great location.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Scenic views, good location. We barely needed to drive out.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2024

    9.0
    Family trip to Otaru
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sofa and loveseat were a little dated.

    We had a junior suite. It was quite large and had a large soaking tub, and 2 toilets.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location of the hotel is just opposite the canal and canal cruise. 10 minutes walk to tourist street and the pier. Room was big as it is a junior suite and fit in just nice 2 adults and 2 kids. There is a chargeable car park and convenient. No need to look for public car park.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    8.0
    Good but expensive hotel with good and modern facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Room with Canal View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wider breakfast spread and more welcoming staff

    Good location near the canal and main shopping street, big family room and excellent bath

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    9.0
    Delightful with wonderful view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Quaint and old but well maintained

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    8.0
    Well located. Walking distance to most places we wanted to go. We enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had a broken spring on the mattress.

    Good location. Breakfast was good. Parking is good. Amenities good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Small and cosy place with parking

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    8.0
    Value for money, spacious room & fantastic location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    Very well located next to the Canal & short walking distance to JR Station. Love the 25sqm spacious room for 2pax, rare find for hotels in Japan at good price. Toilet, shower cubicles & even a small powder room, all kept separate so very convenient.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    9.0
    All of the above.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The toilet valve malfunction and cannot be fixed even we informed the receptionist. So, we just use it as it is that temperature to high for us.

    Ease of access. Close to the interesting and attractive places. We can walk around or just take the local bus to access attractions.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    7.0
    Near attractions
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking cost ¥2,000 per day and we were able to find cheaper parking outside of the hotel.

    Great location, very near to the canals and attractions. Clean, spacious and comfortable room with a separate extra toilet.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    7.0
    Amazing hotel, hampered by renovation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Renovation work started on our floor the day we arrived and was extremely loud from before 9 am until 6pm almost. It gave me a severe migraine and so I spent half of a day trying to recover before giving up. Nothing was offered to us to make up for the nuisance at all. We were not warned in advance of this so I didn't have earplugs ready.

    The hotel had great style. It was also in a great location, right on the canal. We could see the canal and the sea from our room. The hotel staff were all amazingly friendly and helpful, supplied us with amenities such as face creams and razors etc. they were very happy to store our luggage after we checked out. Check in and check out was a very smooth process and the hotel is easy to navigate. We did not use the bar, but I have heard from locals that it is good and has good cocktails.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    8.0
    Warm and friendly service, very lovely property on the whole.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    To be honest, perhaps it’s because we were unaccustomed to the pillows provided in the room, we didn’t sleep very well. Although we asked for extra pillows to elevate the height of the pillows, they didn’t help very much. This was the only minus point about the room.

    It’s a lovely hotel, located near the Otaru Canal. The main areas for sightseeing and food were accessible and convenient.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    8.0
    Overall it’s still good for value of money but we would like to explore other choices in next visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    But in terms of amenities such as not provide bath boom for free is such a shame in this price range. Breakfast should be included as well with the price range too.

    It was great in terms of location as Otaru Canal is right in-front of you. But you got to work around 15 minutes to the Music Box streets which is still acceptable. Car park there is really good as it’s park under hotel property. They do provide us helpful information of how to take ski bus to Kiroro Peak Club Med too.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is near to Otaru canal and not far from station

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    8.0
    Recommend because of the location, large room size and view over canal.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Unfortunately, the smoking room is close to the foyer, so the whole foyer area and some parts of the hotel smelled of cigarette smoke. I found this extremely unpleasant and would highly recommend banning smoking!

    It's a lovely old hotel in a great location. We walked with our suitcases from the train station which was downhill, a little tricky in the snow, but manageable, about 15-20 minute walk. We chose to book a taxi back to the station because it was uphill - about $8 AUD, so worth it! The room was large, but everything is a bit tired. Great view out over the canal, and also great view at breakfast. Will loved Otaru, but very touristy!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    9.0
    The location and staff were great and we enjoyed our stay there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing, really.

    The hotel is in a good location and the staff was very friendly.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Smoking room in the lobby area, so I kept smelling smoke when I was in the lobby. Also lack of good espresso coffee in the morning in the nearby area so we had to do without.

    Loved that the original designs of the building were retained. Overall very pleasant stay. Staff were very accommodating in allowing us to put our ski gear in their luggage room.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    9.0
    The location in superb, staffs are very helpful, and breakfast is yummy. Would be the one setting the standard in Otaru
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Its location is very central and convenient.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 29, 2024

    9.0
    Great to be back in our favourite town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The smoking room in the lobby makes the lobby smell of smoke which isn’t the best welcome. Other than that everything is fantastic.

    Love everything. So nice to be back here after 4 years. Best buffet breakfast and rooms comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Comfort Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room is small but manageable

    Very nearby to otaru channel

    Stayed in January 2024

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