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Hotel Vibrant Otaru

2.5 of 5
1-3-1 Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0031, Japan
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Shanghai, China
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77 reviews 77 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Located only one block north of the Otaru canals, Hotel Vibrant's location couldn't be better. It's converted from a 1879 old bank building to a boutique hotel in 2002. Thus, you'll see a charming time period café in the lobby and sometimes stairs that let to nowhere (that's a little spooky, if you ask me). Lobby was located on 2/F... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

Apart from cleanliness (as expected in most if not all Japan's hotels) and good location, i've nothing else to say about this hotel. But still, it's definitely better than the hotels in Tokyo! HEHE! But if u are going during winter, you might wanna request for the rooms that are NOT facing the road. The husband and i had problems... More

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Sydney
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28 reviews 28 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2013

We stayed in this hotel for two nights. It was very clean and comfortable. With three of us in the room it was also very squeezy...but that is expected in Japan. The best thing about the hotel was that it was quiet....good nights sleep. Great set-up at breakfast. It was nice to eat in the cafe downstairs. We loved our... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 14, 2012

This building used to be a bank before it was converted into a hotel. We liked the feel of the place - it had more character than other hotels we had stayed in during our trip. Rooms were spacious too for a group of 3, with the hotel located near the picturesque canals, which are a short walk away.

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Sydney
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13 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012

Our second trip to Otaru in early Feb to see the snow festivals at Otaru and Sapporo. Also to sneak in a day skiing at Kiroro. All fantastic! Our party of 10 had 5 rooms in all. Each spacous, especially by Japanese standards. The hotel is really well located for the snow light displays, shopping street and about an 8... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 30, 2011 via mobile

Closely located near the otaru cannal. Lotsa restaurants around. Nothing much to explore other than that around this area. Located far away from the JR otaru station . Walking takes about 20 mins to walk. Hotel is of the victorian style. Was an ex post office. A really different experience. Has a small carpark behind, suitable for self-drive travelers .

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Sydney
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2011

Otaru is a magical place, espacially in February during the snow gleaming. We (2 couples) stayed there in 2010 and have booked at the Hotel Vibrant for 2012, returing with our adult children and another family. The location is ideal, mid way between the station and canal area. Nothing is far away. Bening a converted bank means it has some... More

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tainan
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32 reviews 32 reviews
32 hotel reviews
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76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 3, 2009

I was amazed no one wrote a review for this hotel.This hotel was used to be a bank dating back maybe 80 years ago.So basically I like the nostalgic feeling of it.Room is very tiny but clean.That is the least thing that we need to worry about when travelling in Japan,coz most of the hotels in Japan r very clean.The... More

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Osaka, Japan
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17 reviews 17 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013 via mobile
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  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Fukuoka, Japan
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62 hotel reviews
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013
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  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Hotel Vibrant Otaru Hokkaido
Address: 1-3-1 Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0031, Japan
Region: Japan > Hokkaido > Otaru
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Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
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