Century Marina Hakodate

This Hotel came highly recommended by a friend for its wonderful breakfast, and it truly lived up to the praise. Both the buffet and the kaiseki-style breakfast were delicious and fun. Everything looked so good that I ended up eating far too much, so a bit of self-control might be needed (as usual, I still wasn’t hungry by lunchtime). The free-flow alcohol option also really lifted my spirits!In addition to breakfast, I’d also highlight the great location—about a 5-minute walk from Hakodate Station and around 3 minutes from the streetcar stop. The drum-type washer/dryer in the Room was very convenient during rainy weather and in seasons when you tend to sweat more (detergent is provided).One small note: the in-house loungewear is labeled “M” and “F,” so if you assume “M” means “women’s,” you may end up laughing like I did—“M” actually means a larger size, so it was very baggy on me. There are loungewear samples near the shop on 2F1, so I recommend checking them while you’re there to look at the pillow selection.I recommend both breakfast options (buffet and kaiseki), and the large public bath spanning two floors was also enjoyable. It’s a Hotel where I’d definitely like to book a Multiple Night Stay next time.

I stayed for one night with breakfast included. The triple Room on the 4th floor of the East Wing was spacious and spotless, and we could even see cruise ships in the harbor through the large window. One of the three beds was a double bed, so I slept comfortably—it was perfect. For breakfast, I chose the charcoal-grill restaurant on the 2nd floor because I wanted to take my time; the portion size was just right, and having freshly cooked rice with salmon roe felt uniquely Hokkaido. There were also plenty of carefully prepared desserts to choose from, and the staff were kind and attentive, so I was very satisfied. When I emailed to request a Hotel brochure and a sightseeing map, they sent them to me, which I really appreciated. The lobby’s complimentary drinks offered a good variety as well, and they tasted great when I came back from the hot weather outside.If I have another chance to travel to Hakodate, this is definitely a Hotel I’d like to stay at again. Thank you very much for your hospitality.