Hachinohe Observation Gallery

DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL. Dirty linen, I'll politely call it human chocolate on bed covers, management moved us to another room (more on that later), I thought surely what we just experienced must be a one off.....well I checked the bed in the new room, no human chocolate but a nice curly pubic hair. Reported it to management, they asked if they could clean the room as we went to dinner, obviously I said yes, please clean it. Well we returned from dinner and the pubic hair was gone but had been replaced with a nice long hair..... We asked management if they were aware of the bed bug plague across Japan at the moment, they said of course they were, obviously they don't care about it, basic hygiene, or their customers. The room we were transferred to was a suite, a suite straight out of somewhere around 1980, if your into filthy beds, old carpet, peeling wall paper and tiny bathrooms with cracked basins that even the smallest person will struggle with, this is the place for you, otherwise choose a park bench closer to the centre of town. How this shack gets 4 stars is a mystery. One positive is management did refund us and gave us a fresh fruit, however, I would not stay here again even if it was free.

The room was actually a trailer- which was unexpected. It was kind of very tight. The sofa bed was pretty uncomfortable and blocked the whole rooms. Kind of tripping hazard if the others want to use the bathroom at night. The facility was very clean. The onsen was very nice.

I stayed at APA Hotel Hachinohe Chuo and found it to be a good choice for travelers looking for a simple and convenient place to stay. The hotel is fairly basic, and the rooms are on the smaller side, which is typical for many business hotels in Japan. What really stood out was the excellent service from the staff. Everyone was friendly, professional, and accommodating, making the stay comfortable and pleasant from check-in to check-out. The location is another plus. The hotel is within walking distance of downtown Hachinohe, with easy access to restaurants, shops, and local attractions. I also felt very safe walking around the area, both during the day and in the evening. If you're looking for a clean, affordable, and conveniently located hotel with outstanding staff, APA Hotel Hachinohe Chuo is a solid option. While the rooms are small, the great service and convenient location make it a worthwhile stay.