Very Pleasant Second Stay at Hotel Nord Otaru”

This was our second stay at Hotel Nord Otaru because we had a very good experience on our first stay in November 2017. As before, the room was large. comfortable and clean. The staff were very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The breakfast was awesomely delicious with very good selection. The hotel's location is conveniently right on the canal, near the main shopping street, and not too far from the train station that is still walkable if the weather permits. Near the hotel, there are various food choice you can go, but the hotel offers lunch and the aforementioned delicious breakfast at a very good price for you to seriously consider. Our only complain: no A/C during both our stay (November 2017 and April 2018). The room got a bit warm and the only way to cool it down is to ask the staff to unlock the window, so we can open it. Thank you very much again Hotel Nord Otaru staff for another pleasant stay.

Good Location With A Respectative Feature Hotel”

nord otaru located at the walking distance from ontaru railway station. just walk straight from the station front for few minutes. you will get a pleasant and warm welcome feeling when you arrive ontaru by train and walk to the nord otaru hotel because of the good hotels and shops along the way with an exiting view of the canal in front of the hotel and the sight end of mountain scenery. in the morning i walked to the canal to fill my drinking bottle with the natural water supply at the tourist view point and enjoy the fresh air of park along the canal. when sun started too warm, i then walked further to the sushi road nearby where the colorful sushi were selectable in various pricing and styles. the shopping street in the same area of nord hotel make the day more joyful by the sound from music box everywhere ...all of these are just something not more than 10minutes walk from the..nord ontaru hotel.........

Excellent hotel in the best location of Otaru!”

Hotel Nord made our visit to Otaru a most wonderful trip. The staff, location, & facility cannot be beat. It included ocean & canal view with breakfast at the most reasonable price in Japan. The location was across the street from the canal cruise dock & only a 10 minute walk straight down the street from the train station. Their rooms were super clean & comfortable. I especially like the wood used throughout the hotel giving it a great nostalgic & warm feel! Thank you Hotel Nord for a beautiful time- you're the best!.

Opposite Otaru Canel”

Nord Otaru -Great location right I front of the Otaru canel -15 mins down hill walking distance from Otaru JR station to hotel, passing by Lawson in the mid way -Bus stop in front of the hotel to Kiroro tribute hotel. Must purchase a reserved seat in advance thru website -Highly recommended to try Naruto fried chicken. 10 mins walking distance from the hotel -20 mins walking distance to Letao shop, stream clock, music box diy, glass shop

spacious room for Japan standard”

The hotel is old. However the staffs are doing their best to serve the guests. Breakfast was fantastic and of great value. This is comparing to many hotel stays during my 10 days in Hokkaido. I still think Hotel Nord Otaru provides the best breakfast for value of money. The sashimi don session is a real thumbs up. The bathroom comes with the traditional Japanese style and it is very comfortable. The only thing that I might comment is the extra room for luggage (we booked for 4 pax room which they converted the sitting area into 2 extra single beds nicely set up). As international travellers, this might be a little challenging. The number of switches are not sufficient too. However these would not discount that the hotel is still of great value and comfort.

Exceptional”

This is another old hotel. From its decor we can tell that it is dated to around 70s. But Nord Otarus did a great job in updating its design and retaining its charm (I stayed at Fujita Kanko Asahikawa which had the same datedness... but it did not have its old charm). The hotel advised me to get a bigger room in order to add 2 beds for free. (In Japan, additional beds are chargeable even if you have children whom you are willing to share beds with) The breakfast was fantastic. Really enjoyed my breakfast every morning.

Good choice”

Due to nature disaster i have to replan my itineraries. And i was happy to choose Hotel Nord Otaru a week before departure and managed to get good price for 2 rooms. Perfect location, right opposite of otaru canal and many shops around. Be prepare as most of the shops close at 5pm.

Great location & hospitality”

The Hotel Nord Otaru literally faces the famous Otaru Canal, which makes it an excellent spot to stay in. It is also within walking distance from the Otaru train station and is very easy to get to. Staff were very accommodating and friendly - they speak English well. Place is clean and cosy. Would definitely return here.

Unexpected Experience on 6 Sep 2018”

We were checked-in this hotel on 5 Sep 2018 and Hokkaido earthquake happened on 6 Sep 2018 at 3:08am. No electric power at Otaru city when earthquake happened. Our car was locked at automatic parking lot and could not take it out. Hotel was worked very hard to arrange other room for us, unfortunately no spare room for us to stay other night. But hotel still provide water at lobby area for guests. Our car was left at Otaru city and hotel help us to return car to Toyota on 9 Sep 2018 after earthquake and electric power resume normal. I am honestly to recommend this hotel to other guests. They provide professional, helpful to guests when guests are in trouble.

Best choice in Otaru”

It is very nice and clean hotel in a great location. I stayed at the premium twin bed which got a really good view looking over Otaru canal. The room is a little bit bigger than the other Japanese rooms I have stayed in Japan. I slept with my 15 month-old baby in the same single bed and it was comfortable enough. The only thing that I wish they could have is the free drinking water that they did not provide for any room I booked (I booked 2). Otaru is a really interesting town. This hotel is a great choice. Please make sure you stay long enough (2 days minimum). The breakfast is incredible. There are choices of Japanese and western food to choose and they are good standard.

1st night stay”

On the day of my check-in, I was not able to determine the hotel car park when I drove into the hotel entrance. I almost wanted to drive off to check if I missed the hotel car park but a female hotel staff managed to stop me in time to tell me that my car will be parked by them. I felt relieved from this service. I booked a room for 3 as my daughter is 12 years old but very tall already. The hotel prepares the 3rd bed converted from a sofa and it is comfortable. The bathroom provided appeared to cater for disabled as well as there were stools and grab bars provided. The bath tub hot water system is of very good quality as the water temperature control is very stable and water pressure is very powerful. The hotel check-in lobby is very beautiful with large seats and tables for guests to use. The design appears to be very westernized with wooden balustrade staircase spanning from ground floor to second floor. It also has a beautiful church-like window paint above one of the hotel entrances. The hotel is located opposite Otaru Canal and is between Rinyu market and Sakaimachi Shopping Street both about 15 minutes walk. I wish I had more time with my stay but we had to leave for Sapporo the next morning. Overall. it was a pleasant experience.

Clean and simple”

First things first. The hotel needs to improve on it's visibility. We drove from Sapporo to Otaru and GPS told us that we reached our destination. We circled the hotel twice before trying to approach its driveway as there are no prominent signs. We tried searching. But there was no sign with the hotel name. After we checked-in, we tried again (just in case we missed the sign while driving) but even when on foot, we couldn't see a prominent sign. There was only a tiny sign (which you will totally miss while driving) on the side of the lamp post (or maybe it was a bus stop). Most people who visit Otaru want to visit the canal. Well, this hotel is right in front of the canal. The room we got was facing it so we got to see it throughout the night through the window. We checked-in rather late. About 7pm. Do note that eateries in the hotel area close around 8pm. The hotel does not have a restaurant that opens for dinner. They serve only breakfast and lunch. If you want to grab a late dinner, head towards the Otaru JR station area. That's about a 600m walk down.

Nice Location and Value for Money”

Hotel Nord Otaru located at the strategic location. Reasonable price with nice facilities. Highly recommended if you wish to put a night at Otaru.

Great hotel location and services”

It's my first stay in Otaru with my family and I am impressed that the lady from the front desk came out to guide me to where I can park my car. She was not in any winter wear and it was freezing cold wind out in the night. My next surprise was the massaging chair right in front of the window, with the beautiful view of Otaru Canal. Location is good. Hotel facilities maybe abit old but it is still alright for us since we are mostly out. Will definitely consider this hotel if I ever come back to Otaru again.

Hotel Nord”

The hotel is comfortable, clean, and within walking distance to the attractions. Greatest thing is the hotel's. Car park which allows guests to park before check in. there are lots of car parks around Otaru but yhey are costly if you need to park a whole day. Hotel breakfast is good and the rooms are clean and spacious. I would stay there again when I go back to Otaru again and highly recommend to those who are planning to do sightseeing around the river bank and the glass stores.

A perfect hotel right next to Otaru Canal”

We only had one night in Otaru so we decided to stay at Hotel Nord which is right next to Otaru Canal. We can walk to Beer hall which is located in the warehouse area. Our room is large, clean, and comfy. We would stay here again!

Nice hotel with great service”

We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights. The staffs were very nice and very helpful in finding restaurants and shops we asked for. Otaru is a small town so there is not much to do but walk around small romantic shops and visit coffee shops. There's a sushi/crab restaurant right next door to the hotel with reasonable price. There's a seafood market/restaurant right around the corner on another side. The beer bar across the canal was also nice. It's understandable that the hotel is a bit older and small but it's worth the price. The room was not too big but livable.

A nice hotel with excellent location”

a nice hotel in otaru, just next to the otaru river. all staffs are nice and helpful. the room size are bigger than others hotel in hokkaido. i will stay again in hotal nord if i go to otaru.

Perfect!”

The receptionist's amiable. After fully understanding what we need, she rearrange accommodation in no time. We really enjoyed what we stayed for in Otaru. Thahks to Nord Otaru.

Best location in Otaru with classic decoration hotel. ”

Lovely place and very close to famous points in Otaru. The warehouse on Otaru canal is just cross the street and 5minutes walk to shopping street. We forgot room cards and came back late around 12.30p.m. No one at the lobby but when we called with the bell ,staff response instantly to help us. We have pleasant stay here with many photos of good remembrances.