4-Starhotels in Iwate Prefecture, Japan

"This is the best ever hotel I have ever been to in Japan. The name Richmond guarantees so many things. You can count on it. Even though it’s not in a big city like Tokyo or Osaka, but if you are visiting Morioka - choose this hotel. It worth every penny of yours. The staffs are so helpful, dedicated and dependable at anytime and any situation you need. All staffs say that their English are not good, but I who lived in London for many years would say that their skill is more than just okay. Even the housekeepers are still nice. I have some problems with my luggage transfers to the airport from the hotel and they are trying their best to help me alleviate those. There is a free service lounge from noon to 8pm in the 2nd floor. The microwave oven and ice machine on the 7th floor. The coin washing machine is also located on the 7th floor - 500 yens for wash and dry. Convenient store(Lawson) is on the ground floor with direct access from the lobby. I’ve stayed on the 9th floor. The room is big and the view of the station was fabulous. Free WiFi is available. And the TV system communicates with all the system of the hotel shows all the information you need - even the time left of the coin washing machine that you used. Yakiniku and many delicious restaurants just around the corner from the hotel. Definitely will stay here again anytime I visit Morioka."

"The best hotel in my 11 days trip in Japan North East! The food is the best amongst others hotel and also the service. The staff could hear my chop stick dropping on the floor and bring another one to me. Also, they helped me to clean the snow on my car before leaving! It’s a very good experience and highly recommend to visit there."

"De kamer was mooi, schoon en geurvrij, en voorzien van een luchtreiniger. Het vervoer is handig, met supermarkten en restaurants in de buurt, en het station en de bezienswaardigheden liggen allemaal op minder dan 15 minuten lopen."

"It's a 7–8 minute walk from Morioka Station, tucked away in an alley. It's quiet, but there are no convenience stores right downstairs, so make sure to stock up on daily essentials at the JR station. As an upscale chain hotel in a ”lesser-known tourist city” like Morioka, the overall stay was decent and met expectations. Here are the pros and cons: 1. Convenient location: Very close to JR Morioka Station, making it super easy to grab cold noodles at Seirukaku (right across from the station!). Having tried them myself, they definitely taste better than Korean cold noodles. I also tried Daidon-en in the station, but it wasn't quite as good. There's an AEON nearby, but it closes early; by the time I went to get some sashimi, it was completely sold out, so I ended up making do with yogurt for dinner. 2. Rooms are on the smaller side: The lack of a luggage rack was a real pain. My suitcase had to go on the floor against the wall, so I had to squat down every time I packed or unpacked, which was hard on the back. The amenity bar by the front desk barely had any toiletries—just tea bags and coffee—so I'd recommend bringing your own travel-sized skincare products. 3. Good service: The front desk team seemed mostly East Asian, and their English was fine. I arrived before check-in time, and the staff were nice enough to hold my preferred room type for me. 4. Bonus: They provided two complimentary bottles of water in the room, which is more generous than many other chain hotels. Verdict: Great location and solid service, but dock a point for the room's storage design. Ideal for travelers passing through for just a one-night stay."

"Het was echt de beste ryokan. Het personeel was erg vriendelijk en ik was tevreden met zowel het eten als de warmwaterbronnen. Ik vroeg om een ​​reservering te maken voor een shuttlebus naar het volgende hotel, en hij deed zijn best om het uit te leggen, aangezien ik geen Japans spreek. Aan het einde kwamen ze zelfs afscheid nemen en ik had het gevoel dat ik heel hartelijk werd behandeld."

"This is a highly recommended and convenient hotel right in Morioka. The location is perfect: it's situated directly across from the train station, easily accessible via the underground walkway. It's also near Kaiunbashi, one of Morioka's signature spots, offering a great scenic view. For ultimate convenience, there's a 7-Eleven located right on the ground floor of the hotel. Beyond the location, the staff are very nice and incredibly helpful. The lobby provides an impressive array of amenities, more generous than many hotels I've visited. The room size is comfortable, and the bathroom is spacious, meeting the excellent standards of the Daiwa Roynet brand."

"The location is beautiful and the views from the car park assured us we had chosen well. Check in was helpful and all facilities were fully explained at this time, allowing us to book our dining time. The room was comfortable and traditional; the view, amazing! With an afternoon of sunshine, time was taken to enjoy the view in a temperature controlled setting. There was a beautiful tea set and tea provided along with some complementary snacks and water. The toiletries provided were lovely and I shall certainly be looking to purchase these for my home. Dinner was a Chinese style buffet, with an excellent selection of dishes. Barbecues for the table and delicious sashimi and hand prepared sushi. Soups, stews, salad and more! To follow was an assortment of cakes and ice creams. Staff were very helpful and polite and the food was filling and delicious. We then retired to the hotel bar where we were again greeted by a lovely member of staff. Upon return to our room, futons had been prepared and the room made ready for sleep. These were surprisingly comfortable. Breakfast was also delicious with a huge array of dishes to choose from. Check out was simple and staff were helpful and polite. I will definitely be returning! I"

"newly renovated rooms, but washing machine always broken, too sad. Just only one washing machine."

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"호텔은 모리오카 역에서 도보 약 15분 거리에 위치해 접근성이 뛰어나지만. 캐리어 나 짐이 많거나 비가오면 약간은 도보로 힘든 수준입니다. 주변에 24시간 운영하는 편의점, 식당, 커피숍이 많아 이용하기 매우 편리합니다. 대기업 브랜드 호텔로서 시설은 약간 노후 되었으나 시설관리 상태는 매우 양호해 쾌적한 숙박이 가능하다고 생각됩니다. 업무관련 출장객들에게는 호텔숙박 가격은 할인 시 이용하면 가성비가 높아 만족도가 좋다고 생각합니다. 단점으로는 근처에 술집과 유흥가가 많아 술취한 사람들에의한 밤에 소음이 매우 심각한 수준입니다. 이로 인해서 조용한 환경을 선호하는. 출장 투숙객에게는 잠자리가 불편할 수 있습니다. 샤워실과. 화장실 시설은 약간 노후됬지만 샤워실 수압은 양호한 상태로 잘 관리되고 있습니다."