Machinaka Onsen Aomori Center Hotel

I booked this Hotel for a one-night trip to Aomori, hoping for a Business Hotel with a large public bath.When I entered from the back entrance after 6:00 p.m., the building felt a bit old, but beyond the front desk everything had been nicely renovated and well cleaned, making my stay very comfortable.Check-in was done via a new touch-panel kiosk, and the staff’s guidance was efficient, so it was completed quickly. Amenities were fully provided—from makeup remover to lotion—plus an all-in-one gel for men. The in-house wear was a separate top and bottom set, and the Room had also been cleanly renovated, so overall it was very comfortable.The attached natural Onsen super sento could be used free of charge. While it does feel somewhat dated, it is well cleaned and maintained and was very comfortable. I had seen Reviews on other sites pointing out its age, but my experience was completely different—I used it comfortably without any issues. It’s not a brand-new spa; as the name suggests (“town Onsen”), it has some age to it, but both at night and in the morning it was kept very clean. In the relaxation area I could unwind while reading manga.Breakfast offered about 20 side dishes/desserts, but also plenty of Aomori specialties such as tuna sashimi (medium fatty to extra fatty), grilled scallops in their shells, kenoshiru soup, apples, and 100% Aomori apple juice—making breakfast something I truly enjoyed.The vending machines inside were priced the same as—or cheaper than—around town. One bottle of mineral water was included, and if you needed more you could buy another at the super sento front desk for 70 yen—excellent service overall.If I visit Aomori again, I would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended.

The Onsen was wonderful! It really helped me relax, and the complimentary breakfast had a great variety and was delicious. They even had tuna sashimi. The amenities were also nice—you can choose what you need next to the front desk, including cleansing products. Everyone at the front desk and all the other staff were kind.The Room was comfortable, but the sink drained a bit slowly. Since everything was clean, it may be an issue with the plumbing itself; as long as guests are aware of it, it didn’t feel like a major problem.I thought it was excellent value for money at this price. I’ll be back again.