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"I initially thought that staying in a hostel/capsule hotel like this would be a terrible experience, but it turned out to be surprisingly good. Of course, I booked it because it was cheap. During the peak season of the Snow Festival, it was significantly cheaper, even half the price of other regular hotels. So, even if the experience was bad, I could tolerate it, but it actually wasn't. Plus, I got to experience the local (northern) sauna culture, which was quite new for me, a southerner. First, let's talk about the location. It's a straight five-minute walk from Susukino Station, and there's also a city tram stop right outside, so transportation is very convenient. Personally, I recommend taking the airport bus because you don't have to drag your luggage so far. In Susukino, it's naturally convenient for dining and shopping. There's a convenience store just across the street downstairs, basically solving most of your needs. There are 4.5 floors of hotel accommodation, with over a hundred beds on each floor. When I went, it was the peak season of the Snow Festival, but the occupancy rate seemed to be only about half, so there weren't that many people near your bed. There might be occasional noise, but guests from all over the world are generally well-behaved and consciously control their volume during quiet hours. So, staying here is pretty much like a school dorm. If you can accept a school dorm, then this place should be fine too. After staying, I realized that this place is essentially a three-in-one: accommodation is capsule (hostel) + internet cafe. You buy a bed, and the public area provides basic entertainment like comics. Showering is in a Japanese public bathhouse, which also has hot spring pools and a sauna area. I recommend that those who haven't been before should learn about the customs and etiquette in advance. The dining area is similar to an izakaya, operating from evening until 1 AM, offering basic staple foods and some drinks. The overall facilities and services are quite comprehensive, and I didn't feel any inconvenience during my four or five-day stay. If you think the bed is expensive, there's a sneaky trick (prerequisite: you need to understand Japanese and the billing rules). You can use it like a Japanese public bathhouse, just like the locals do. Go in and select the 'day trip' (日帰り) option on the machine. Sometimes, the final bill will be cheaper than booking a bed. However, the downside is that you won't have a bed, and you'll have to find a place to spend the night in the dining area or public lounge on the 7th floor. If there are too many people, you might not find a place to rest. So, judge for yourselves. This trick is recommended for those who are more familiar with Japan. Before staying, I saw some reviews mentioning two concerns, and now I'll address them based on my actual experience: First, female staff passing through the changing area outside the bathhouse. I did encounter this two or three times. I guess the front desk and dining staff took the stairs to the dining area to save elevator waiting time. They also tried to keep their heads down and avoid looking, so I personally don't mind. If you do, then I suggest you consider not staying here. Second, the air conditioning is kept at 18-20 degrees Celsius (64-68°F), which was perfect for me. After all, it's below zero outdoors, and too large a temperature difference can be uncomfortable."

"The hotel's location is excellent, right next to a subway station 🚉, and there's a Lawson convenience store downstairs. For dining, you can walk all the way to Susukino. Nakajima Park, which is beautiful in winter, is also nearby. However, the room had a strange smell. When I reported it, they wouldn't let me check out, so I was stuck with the smell for two days. Ctrip's mediation service was very helpful, but the hotel's response was just unbelievable."

"Excellent! First off, it feels very safe with separate dorms for men and women. Secondly, the bathroom facilities are well-designed and thoughtfully arranged. The only minor downside is that for light sleepers, earplugs are a must at night because there are many beds in the room. On the plus side, it's very clean. Also, it's close to the metro station, and there are plenty of options for food, drinks, and shopping nearby."

"This trip, I traveled solo as a woman. The accommodation is only 700 meters from the train station, and important areas like Susukino and the bus stop are not far at all. Plus, there are plenty of shops nearby, including a Lawson convenience store. The area around the hotel isn't isolated, making it perfect for solo travelers. The room is small but very clean and comfortable for one person. I could easily open my suitcase. The bathroom is clean, and there's a heater in the room. There's a very large TV that connects to YouTube, and the hotel's Wi-Fi is super strong. Check-in was easy using a self-check-in machine. Free breakfast is included, which consists of fresh coffee from a machine and some bread. Laundry and drying services are also available if needed, though there might be an additional charge. Overall, it's an excellent hotel for this price – truly fantastic! If any Thais see this post, I highly recommend booking it. It's cheap, economical, and comfortable."

"This is the first hostel I ever tried, personally they just aren’t for me so it’s difficult to review this place. Hearing other people snoring like chainsaws and making noise rustling bags well into the night and having phone conversations at 6am made me unable to get a good nights sleep both nights I stayed here. It’s not necessarily the hostels fault that other guests are crap but I will likely never stay in a hostel again after this experience. At least the location wasn’t bad I guess, and the staff (when they were there) seemed nice."

"It was great. The service was amazing and I was able to store my luggage even after checkout. I opted to pay 1000 yen to check out at 12pm rather than 10am because it was rainy and I was tired. The public facilities are great and everything was clean. The bed area was a little narrow however, and the bed a little bit harder than in most hostels I’ve been to, but I appreciated the little lockable box they had to keep my expensive belongings safe while I was away from the room. The AC was functioning so it wasn’t too hot despite being 8 in the room. I’d stay here again, especially considering the price and location and facilities. They also give you a free drink ticket for their nearby associate bar (drinks were cheap regardless) and I was able to meet some nice like-minded travellers."

"The front desk is also a cafe, which gives the hotel a really nice vibe. The staff were very kind, even helping me with my heavy suitcase all the way to my room. Despite being a wooden building, it was incredibly clean, not a speck of dust anywhere, which was surprising. I'd love to stay here again."

"This place is near Kita-Juni-Jo Station. It's a bit of a walk from Hakodate Station, but if the weather's bad, you can just take the subway. The staff are very polite and friendly. For the price, getting breakfast included is an amazing deal! They don't clean the room every day, but they do empty the trash and change towels (just leave them by the door). I actually prefer this kind of service. All in all, it's a hotel I'd definitely stay at again! However, if you can't stand super small rooms, then I wouldn't recommend it. It's so small that it's hard to even open a carry-on suitcase, and the bathroom is tiny too. But for this price, it's totally acceptable! 🥰 Satisfied."

"Checked in on their official opening day and was treated with some surprises. Overall the hotel was great. Uses self check-in which for foreigners, actually still need some helps. Room is spacious, and amenities are good. multiple AC outlets and USB C charging ports available in the room. Something that is hard to get in most hotels, and its great when you have 2 persons in the room needing to charge all their digital gadgets. only gripe is toilet partition is wood and when some one poops at night and draws the toilet paper, it makes a booming thunderous noise that can be heard outside the room and wakes up light sleepers 😜 Breakfast is great though a bit pricey. But the settings in dining is comfortable with Japanese books to browse."

"I chose a room with shared bathroom facilities and a tatami mat. The toilet was very close by and clean, and the shower was decent too. It was snowing continuously, so I'd suggest they help wipe off luggage at the entrance; otherwise, it'd mess up the room when you come in. The air conditioning worked great, but the faucet in the room's sink needed a lot of force to turn off completely. The hotel was a bit hard to find; with all the snow, I couldn't see the sign. On the day I checked in, there were so many cars parked outside that I didn't even realize it was the hotel entrance. The front desk staff was excellent and very friendly. If you go out, you need to return your room key to the front desk."