BED'n ONSEN HAMMOND - Hammond -

Since it was self check-in, I didn’t have high expectations, but it was a Facility where I could relax comfortably, including the Room, Onsen, and relaxation room. The Onsen quality was excellent; although it was set up so you could visit other Onsens as well, there was no need. There are no meals provided, but just before heading up the mountain there is “Gutto Yamagata,” which offers a great selection of Yamagata food and everything from meals to alcohol. I would like to stay here again when I visit Yamagata.

On short notice, I booked a same-day stay with No Meals Included. After making the Reservation, I immediately received an email with dining information, even though this Accommodation is originally No Meals Included. I was able to book breakfast and dinner smoothly at restaurants in the Onsen town and for breakfast at a Hotel. It seems many other hotels also encourage guests to stay without meals and dine out in the Onsen town, likely to help revitalize the area.The Hotel has a self-cooking space that appears to have once been a bar counter, equipped with an IH cooktop, microwave, toaster oven, seasonings, tableware, frying pans, and pots—so you can cook for yourself and even make breakfast. There was also a convenience store nearby, and Costco is about 20 minutes away.The Room had been renovated and was clean—a typical standard Japanese-style room. The futon was fluffy as well. The Hotel’s Onsen was a milky white cloudy spring. The included pass for visiting seven other hotels’ Onsens was great fun; every bath I tried had the same cloudy water—absolutely wonderful.With such reasonable rates, I’d like to come back for a Multiple Night Stay and enjoy onsen-hopping at a relaxed pace. Zao Onsen in Yamagata is truly irresistible for onsen lovers.