3-Star Hotels in Abashiri

The Dormy Inn is a chain 3-star onsen hotel that you can find across Japan. This is the first one I have stayed in but it certainly won't be the last! The one in Abashiri is situated on the river between the train station and bus terminal, both of which will be useful for getting to and exploring Abashiri. Reception is on the ground floor and you need a keycard to access any of the higher levels of the building. The onsen and sauna are on the top floor and are split by gender. The onsen part has both indoor and outdoor parts. The hotel rooms come with a comfortable (and softer, for Japanese standard) bed with a desk, telephone, television, reading light, etc. that you would expect in a Japanese hotel. It has slightly more space than other, comparable hotels. I stayed a week in mid-July 2024 and would happily stay here again! The staff were courteous, all the signs were in at least English and Japanese (and often also in simplified Chinese and Korean), and everything was very clear. I had no problems or issues of any kind. I did not eat breakfast at the hotel, so I am unable to provide any feedback on this topic. Conclusion: I will happily stay at this and other Dormy Inn's in the future.

car parking is pretty convenient, staff are very nice and explain facilities, services in detail, a good experience of staying in this hotel

The location is convenient, halfway between the main train station and most of the eateries and bus stops, which are in the main town area. As for the hotel, it’s true Japanese style with no private showers, instead a Japanese-style public bath is on offer. My room was tatami-floored and had the futon prepared for me. The room was just a space with 4 walls, window, TV, small fridge and table. There’s no private toilet, you have to walk out to the hallway to use it, so you have to lock your room door and bring the key with you. Something worth noting is that there are only two power outlets in the room. It’s fine for a one night stay and if you’re looking off a more Japanese experience, this is an alright option.

The hotel is convenient for taxis. After making an appointment, the car will stop directly downstairs of the hotel. The hotel breakfast is good, buffet style, and you can choose freely. Usually there are rice, seaweed, miso soup, and chicken nuggets. The language of communication at the hotel front desk is: Japanese first, English, equipped with a translator. There are Sukiya and steak restaurants around the hotel. Of course, there are also restaurants inside the hotel.

This hotel is a 5-minute walk from Abashiri Station. The facilities are a little old, and the elevator is very small and needs to be taken several times. There is a steak house opposite the building, and Sukiya is next to it. It feels pretty good and has a high cost performance

The hotel is in a good location, just opposite the Abashiri Passenger Bus Station. It is within walking distance to take the icebreaker boat, which is very convenient. The room is hygienic and clean.

체크인 시간보다 한참 앞선 시간, 얼굴에 철판을 깔고 염치없게 벨을 눌렀으나 숙소의 주인분께서 생각보다 관대하게 맞이해주셨고, 상냥하게 숙소의 소개를 받을 수 있었다. 꽤 긴시간을 체류했지만 내가 워낙 게으른 인간이고, 사람과의 관계에 밝지않아 숙소의 주인분과 친해지는 과정이 그리 순조롭진 않았으나 그럼에도 불구하고 따뜻하게 나의 속도에 맞춰주듯이 천천히 이야기를 이어나갈 수 있었다. 숙소를 떠나는 날에는 나도 제법 마음이 가벼워져 이런저런 이야기를 나누었는데 그 짧은 시간이 너무나도 아쉽게 느껴질 정도로 장소와 사람에게 정이 들어있음을 느낄 수 있었다. 온정이 느껴지는 숙소의 외관, 세련된 내관, 아름다운 바깥의 풍경을 느끼고 싶지만 접근성때문에 망설여진다면 아바시리의 대부분을 500~700엔으로 이동할 수 있는 도코버스를 이용하면 되기 때문에 너무 큰 걱정을 할 필요는 없을 것 같다.

The owner was a really good person and the recommended tavern was also booked and it was very delicious. It was a great place to change your mood.

Lake view Japanese-style room, you can see the net walk lake, the scenery is beautiful! Hotel facilities are a bit old, but the maintenance is better! The front desk service attitude is very good, patiently explain the use of various facilities! This hotel does not provide night bed making service, you need to make your own bed, it is also a pleasure for my daughter! The hotel is very close to the attractions Prison Museum and Tiandu Mountain Ice Hall!

The staff were professional and tried to communicate in English, which was unexpected as we were the guests. Although the hotel is enormous and shows signs of ageing, it is still well-maintained. The rooms were spacious and one of the best during my entire 2 weeks trip. The only issue was that the corridors were not insulated, and very cold during the winter. Coin laundry is located within the Main Building, so it can be a pain to walk from the East Building, braving the cold, to use the facility.