3-Star Hotels in Iwate Prefecture, Japan

"We were two people staying 3 nights. We had breakfast and we were very happy with it (6:30-10:00, L.O 9:30). It didn’t change much during the stay, but it had a lot of options and it tasted good. The room was small. If you have suitcase it will be hard to open it up. We didn’t have suitcases, so for us it was no problem. The bed and pillows were comfortable. They have a manga library and coffe machine (15:00-22:00), and space with tables and chairs where you can e.g eat. They have laundry as well (10:00-22:00). It was cheep (washing 400 yen 30 min, dryer 100 yen 10 min). It was a standing washing machine (which I don’t really like) and we had a lot of laundry, so we went to another coin laundry 1 min walk from the hotel, which was good (washing 15 kg 30 min 800 yen, drying 10 min 100 yen). We didn’t use room cleaning, but every day we got a bag of towels on our door knob. It is around 10-15 min walk to the station. But it’s close to shopping streets and Iwaki park. It has a lot of restaurants close by. If you like all-you-can-drink there’s a lot of options close by as well. After check out we left our baggage for a couple of hours. It was no problem. The people at the hotel were very nice and polite. Overall we had a very nice stay at this hotel."

"This onsen hotel is excellent overall. Upon arrival, staff proactively met us in the parking lot, even holding an umbrella to shield us from the rain. The front desk staff were incredibly warm and friendly, and spoke fluent English, which made communication easy. The room itself was a pleasant surprise. The tatami room was spacious, and the adjustable chairs were very comfortable. The balcony offered a beautiful view, and enjoying afternoon tea while looking at the snowy scenery was worth the price alone. The onsen facilities offer a great variety, including three free private baths (貸切風呂), one of which is wheelchair accessible, making it convenient for elderly guests. The outdoor onsen, with its stunning snow views, was particularly beautiful. I definitely need to plan another trip here in the autumn."

"The Four Points by Sheraton Morioka is conveniently located very close to the JR station. Just exit West Exit and walk straight, then you can take the pedestrian bridge on the 3rd floor directly to the hotel's sign, take the elevator down, and you're there. The hotel is quite new, and my single room was well-designed; I could fit a 28-inch suitcase at the foot of the bed. The window opens, and the bed was comfortable. It was very quiet during my stay, likely due to lower occupancy, making it perfect for solo travelers. The only downside is that it's a bit of a walk to the nearest convenience store."

"This hotel has an excellent location, very close to the JR station. You just cross the road and it's a short walk away. The hotel looks new, and the rooms, while not huge, have a minimalist feel. The amenities have been upgraded since my last stay at another branch (in a different city last year), making them very convenient to use. The price is also very reasonable. Highly recommended!"

"Unexpected accommodation. The room is very big. After entering the hotel, you have to take off your shoes and wear socks at all times. The service staff will also help clean the luggage wheels. There are 3 types of outdoor hot spring pools and you can see many stars."

"The exterior and lobby of this accommodation truly amazed me. Due to my itinerary and being my first time in Morioka, I wasn't familiar with the route to the hotel, so it was a bit of a struggle. Dragging my luggage through Morioka's streets was indeed quite difficult. But arriving at the hotel made it all worthwhile. The comfortable environment and friendly staff were incredibly appreciated. I had bought delicious tomatoes, peaches, and blueberries at the Sendai morning market the previous day, and I'm so grateful to the front desk staff for helping to store them, along with my luggage. The biggest surprise was that when I checked in that evening, I found that the staff had already put my luggage in my room and had even refrigerated the fruits and vegetables. I was so touched. I would definitely stay here again if I had the chance. The emergency escape lights would have been better if they were labeled; thank you to the front desk staff for informing me. The lighting wasn't very bright, but it was sufficient. The view from the window was really nice."

"This hotel is really out-of-the-way; I'd recommend driving. It's mainly a place to go if you want to ski, as it's by a ski resort. I found the area to be very quiet. The hotel food was excellent, though you'll need some level of Japanese proficiency to effectively communicate with the staff. You can enjoy a bath in your room, or the hot springs downstairs. Overall quite nice, the rooms have a cottage feel."

"The hotel is on the right hand side of the JR station, just a 2-minute walk away. It is an older style hotel. After checking in, you can pick up bath supplies including facial cleanser, lotion and bath detergent at the front desk. The hotel has a washing machine and dryer. Buying laundry detergent at the front desk is the most convenient place for me. The breakfast was nothing short of good and quite satisfactory. What’s worth staying at is that the hotel is opposite the Kitakami National Park. The cherry blossom season is super beautiful, but the cherry blossoms had already faded when I went there in mid-May. I recommend staying at this hotel if you want to see the cherry blossoms."

"Decent clean rooms... small with basic amenities. Room interior fittings looks new, but the bathtub was a tad old. Location is fairly near Kitakami JR station, say 10 or 15mins walk. There's a nice river view facing the back, and good for morning stroll. All else, it was a short transit stopover stay for my group. Hadn't use any of their facilities"

"Superb onsen hotel. We took sea view and it was superb with a small balcony. Room are very confortable and big. Onsen was excellent with an outside bath looking at the bay. We had dinner also and it was 5 star. Staff were super helpful (front desk, restaurant etc)"