Hakodate Motomachi Hotel — Hotel in Hakodate

When I booked a room for two nights at Motomachi hotel I was already aware that the price per night was highly overrated, but with all other hotels fully booked (alternatives which were hostels, B&B or Airbnb are not our cup of tea) I felt that I should just book this hotel so we could enjoy Hakodate.||||The room was spacious and has a living room, small bathroom and separate toilet. The concrete walls aren't covered, maybe it's their style but it gives a not so comfortable impression. ||||When we came back to our room on the second evening we noticed that the sheets have not been changed and that they have left the beds untouched! I went to the front desk to complain about it and also to inquire whether we could check-out 30 minutes later. Firstly, the staff member informed me that they only change the sheets on the third night, thus in our case we stayed two nights it won't be changed. Check-out after 10 AM was not possible either. When confronting him with the question that we are paying the same rate for both nights and that it was not stated in the reservation, he just kept replying about the third night (in my opinion a very easy way out, when pretending not to understand or unable to explain otherwise).||||In my opinion when you're a budget traveler and get a cheap deal for this hotel, I would recommend it. When arriving at the hotel you will get a feeling stepping in a hostel. So if you are into that this will be a fine stay for you. ||||We could have stayed in a 5 star hotel for the amount we had to pay per night. They could provide much better service and hospitality if they were more understanding of their guests. Never again will I go for a low standard hotel that overcharges you. Better to change itinerary than to leave such an hotel with feelings that we have...

We stayed in this guesthouse for 3 nights (2 nights in a western room and 1 night in a traditional tatami room). The owner was very friendly and was happy to help us with any query, even though his English was limited. The rooms were big by Japanese standards and had all amenities you would expect. Although perhaps the guesthouse wasn’t hugely aesthetically pleasing (interesting interior design with exposed concrete walls), it was however, very quirky and was quite different from some of the other sterile hotels we stayed in. It had a computer with free internet to use (very unusual in Japanese hotels and guesthouses) as well as a water cooler which we found invaluable as bottled water is pretty expensive. Although breakfast wasn’t included, free coffee was available in the cafe area in the morning. It also had hot baths on the 3rd floor which were lovely. It was getting very cold in Hakodate when we visited so the hot baths were very welcome! Although the guesthouse wasn't centrally located, it was close to a tram stop and about 15 minutes’ walk to the harbour and main warehouses where many of the restaurants are. It may not have been 5 star accommodation, but we really enjoyed our stay at Motomachi and...

I am single Japanese female visit this Hotel 2015 during my Hakodate trip. The place is just so nice and cozy. I love it. People work there is all very kind and nice I really felt like right at home. ||The room I booked was locate main building. MY room was modern and clean, it is feel like Japanese nice single apartment like. Most of all I love the sunset view from window. ||||The communal bath " Tonsyo no Yu" （屯所の湯name come after the famouse Shinsengumi Higikata Toshizo use to have a HQ for his new goverment stood thie place.） is very roomy and nice well as view. You can look over the Hakodate port. Well maybe some people worry privacy but I love it. Room is steamy I don't think people can look over the window while bathing. ||||If you are Big Shinsengumi fan, this place is must go place in Japan. But even though you are not a Shinsengumi fan worthwhile to stay this...