I stayed at a variety of ryokan and hotels in Hokkaido this winter, but it is the wonderful experience at Kushiro Royal Inn which still lingers on my mind. Don't be deceived by the cheap rates - this is only because of the small hotel room, which is typical by Japanese hotel standards. Apart from size, the room is thoughtfully... More

After a 5.5 hour train ride, I was ready to fall into bed, exhausted. It was a very good thing the hotel is right next to the train station (Well, behind that huge church that's next to the train station) Check-in was quick and simple. The English reservation website was not working, so we had to use the Japanese site.... More

This was my second time staying there. It's the best 'business hotel" in Japan. (that's after you get used to being in a small Japanese room size) Too bad they only have a hotel in Kushiro. I traveled all over Japan on business for two weeks in April from Hokkaido to Okinawa and this was the cheapest price but the... More

Location is very convenient, just next to the train station. The hotel also provides car park if you are driving. The breakfast is excellent with many choices and the food is delicious. Price is cheap, but quality is very good. There are no fancy stuff like onsens, luxurious decos, designers' label stuff, but if you want to go to a... More

1. Excellent location for those who would like to travel from/through Kushiro to other places of interest because it is just 3-4 minutes on foot from Kushiro JR station and in 5 minutes on foot from the bus terminal (including Lake Akan tourist bus). It is also not so far from the river Kushiro (even so it is probably better... More