Daiwa Roynet Hotel Aomori

“Very good hotel in aomori”

Excellent coffee and decent sized room. Breakfast was good. Bathroom was big and allowed to simulate onsen experience with free bath salts

“Great stay in a great location”

We had a very pleasant 3-night stay at the Daiwa Roynet in Aomori. It’s an easy walk from the train station, less than 10 min with luggage, mostly under cover. The triple room housed us quite comfortably, and the presence of a closet was a nice addition that allowed us to have some bags open at the… more

We had a very pleasant 3-night stay at the Daiwa Roynet in Aomori. It’s an easy walk from the train station, less than 10 min with luggage, mostly under cover. The triple room housed us quite comfortably, and the presence of a closet was a nice addition that allowed us to have some bags open at the bottom while also being able to hang clothes and towels above. The bathroom was clean and spacious, with the water running nice and hot, with good pressure. There are sachets of scented (and coloured) bath salts available in the lobby, which was a nice touch. I would have liked some hooks and towel rails in the bathroom, but these seem to be in short supply in all the hotels we’ve stayed at so far in Japan. The beds were comfortable and quite firm, which suited me. The pillow did not offer much support, though, so I woke with a sore neck each day. It seems it’s possible to request another/a different pillow, but these seem to go quickly too. The nightshirt provided offered a welcome layer over my pyjamas when the air conditioner was on (I feel the cold easily), but the white fabric and button-down style made me feel as though I was wearing a lab coat, which did not set a very relaxing tone! There are many restaurants nearby - check the side and back streets also. The hotel offers breakfast at the restaurant on the ground floor, but we were happy to grab some items from the Lawson next door, which also has an entrance connecting it to the hotel - make sure you have your room swipe card to exit Lawson that way. Our room was on the 9th floor, which was the same floor as the laundry, which worked out very well for us. A full wash and dry cycle lasts 2 hours, so we put a load on (max. 3kg for 600 yen) after we checked in and retrieved it after a little sightseeing in the area and before heading out for dinner. It turned out to be a wise move, as the 3 machines seemed to be in constant use after dinner and well into the night. A wash-only cycle (max. 6kg for 400 yen) lasts 35 min and spin dries your laundry, but the lack of a clothes line/rack rather limits the amount of clothes you can wash on this cycle. Careful placement of damp clothes on hangers around the room and bathroom ensured everything was dry by the next day. There is a channel on the tv in your room that is possibly the most avidly watched in the whole hotel, as it shows the time remaining on each washing machine. If wanting to use a machine during peak times, it’s best to go down a few minutes early to make sure you can grab one when it’s emptied by the previous user. The machines were typically not much used in the mornings and afternoons during our stay. The hotel has a garage with 40 unreserved parking spots for 1000 yen per night - first come, first served. We made use of it on our last night there. Entrance is from the back street only. There are also numerous parking lots nearby if you’re unable to nab a spot at the hotel, and reception can provide a map detailing their locations and fees.

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“Regular hotel but they can do much better”

Good location, close to the main train station. Clean rooms but mattresses are on the hard side. Check in staff colder than the snow outside. Wouldn’t be bad that they smile a little more, and that their English skills are better. Good and tasty breakfast.