Dormy Inn Morioka

The onsen is amazing! Arguably you're not allowed to go in with tattoos, but so you just go when there's no one else in the Onsen. You can check how full the onsen is on the TV in your room which is super convenient! There's also free ice cream at the Onsen and free ramen at night! The location is also great. I also loved my room a lot, I stayed here for a whole week and I was sad to go. It's a bit expensive for me but if I would definitely come back any time.

First thing first, this hotel comes with its own hot spring bathing facility. its mixed gender. However the male side from experience had one large indoor bath, one outdoor, one iron tub outside, and a iron tub cold water bath, along with a Sauna. I also liked the fact they provided a seasonal cooling shampoo and body soap. which was much appreciated when the temperature was 37 degrees. The hot spring was really comfortable, and i recommend taking advantage of it. The hotel also provide a range of free ammenties nothing too fancy, but still appreciated. The thing I really enjoyed was the fact it provided half a bowl of ramen for free 11pm is the closing time. Free Ice cream for using the bath and free yakult in the morning. They even have a coffee machine (Be warned its extra hot, even the cups fee boiling after, hotel might want to consider a different cup.) The 10th floor where the bath is located also houses the ice machine, vending machines and a rest area with a view and lots of manga to read. The room was ok. felt more like a Japanese apartment because the room had a hallway that seperated the bathroom and toilet from the main room. Oh i also forgot to mention the free pudding in the fridge as a complimentary welcome.

The location is great - major attractions are within walking distance, and a big shopping street is nearby. The onsen is amazing, and very clean. After your soak, you can read some of the manga that's available (if you read Japanese), or snack on a free popsicle or yogurt drink. The rooms are a fair size for the money, and they feel very secure, because you can only get to each floor using your specific keycard. The bed was big and comfortable, and there was a free treat in the mini-fridge when I entered my room!

The location was perfect. Right on Chuo Dori, which was right at the doorstep of the Morioka Sansa Odori Festival (between 2-4 August). The hotel was also close to eateries, convenience stores, and approximately 15 minute walk to the JR Morioka Station. There is an Onsen on the 10th floor, with complimentary Yakult and icy-poles. Wi-Fi was super quick. Rooms were reasonably sized.

Hotel opened around the time the COVID crisis started. Due to low accupancy during that period, the rooms are still in pristine, almost untouched condition. Of course the roofftop onsen with rotenburo as signature feature of this hotel chain, is a massive selling point and puts any hotel stay on another level. Breakfast buffet is inexpensive and real good! Restaurants and shopping within walking distance. I will definitely stay again on any future trip to Morioka.