KOKO HOTEL Asahikawa Station

The location is excellent, right next to JR Asahikawa Station, making it super convenient for transfers to buses nearby. Despite that, it's not noisy at all, as the windows are well-sealed. The breakfast is also quite good, with a decent selection.

Just a two-minute walk from the station! First off, Asahikawa Station and Aeon Mall are directly connected, which is great for staying warm in winter. You can literally walk out of Starbucks, cross the street, and you're at the hotel. The room was bigger than I expected, and they provided all the necessary disposable amenities. The bathtub was also sparkling clean! For early September, 200 RMB a night is even cheaper than chain hotels back home.

Facilities: Okay Cleanliness: So-so Environment: Okay Service: So-so I spotted the hotel I booked right after crossing one traffic light from Asahikawa Station – it's really close. Across from the hotel is a large Aeon mall, which is super convenient for shopping. On the first floor, there's a big fresh food supermarket, and around 8:30 PM, sushi and other items often go on half-price sale. Right next to the hotel is the liveliest local shopping street with all sorts of restaurants. Because it was a weekend, a double room cost 800 RMB per night. For a more remote area in Hokkaido, that's quite expensive. On weekdays, it would be around 500 RMB, which is more reasonable. This hotel used to be called Eian International Hotel, but two months after booking, I suddenly received a text and email notification saying it had changed to KOKO Hotel. One thing about this hotel that's a bit unreasonable is that they only clean the rooms once every three consecutive nights. You have to leave towels and trash bags outside your door yourself. Plus, starting this April, they've been charging guests a 300 yen accommodation tax. For two people staying three days, that's 1800 yen in accommodation tax. But they charge this fee while also simplifying the cleaning service – it's just speechless. On the plus side, the cleaning staff here are Japanese, unlike in bigger cities where you often find Nepalese, Indian, or Burmese staff.

The room, though not large, was very clean and well-equipped. Most importantly, it's very close to the station, only about 100 meters away. There are large department stores, supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes nearby, which is extremely convenient.

This hotel is conveniently located directly across the street from Asahikawa JR Station, and right next to a pedestrian street with an abundance of dining options. Just a short walk down the pedestrian street, you'll find numerous bus routes. The hotel also offers laundry facilities on multiple floors, which is very convenient. What's more, the elevators have touchless sensors! But the real highlight is the hotel's breakfast: it's incredibly generous and high-quality, with unlimited salmon, salmon roe, and sashimi available daily, allowing you to create your own seafood bowl. The restaurant also boasts fantastic views of the distant mountains. Beautiful scenery, delicious food, and a wonderful hotel – a perfect trip!