Authent Hotel Otaru

Property class: 4
Hotel with 3 restaurants, near Otaru Canal

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When you stay at Authent Hotel Otaru, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Otaru Canal and Otaru Music Box Museum. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Casablanca, one of 3 restaurants, which serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, Shin Nihonkai Ferry and Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Otaru Station is 6 minutes away.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Digital TV service
  • Self parking (surcharge)
The current price is $70
$85 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1

Room options

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Down comforters, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Semi Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Room(for 2 person) Non Smoking(18 square meter)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room(for 2 person) Non Smoking(27 square meter)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with three beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

2 Single Beds with 1 Extra Bed(for 3 person) Non Smoking(27 square meter)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Murphy Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room(for 2 person) Non Smoking(37 square meter)

A hotel room with two beds, bedside tables with lamps, a desk, a chair, and a TV on a cabinet.

Deluxe Twin Room(for 2 person) Non Smoking(37 square meter)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Twin Room(for 1 person) Non Smoking(27 square meter)

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room(for 1 person) Non Smoking(27 square meter)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free wired internet

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Authent Suite(for 2 person) Non Smoking (54 square meter)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a mirror.

Authent Suite(for 2 person) Non Smoking (54 square meter)

  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Semi-double bedroom(for 1 person)Non Smoking(18 square meter)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Semi-double bedroom(for 2 person) Non Smoking(18 square meter)

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Semi-double bedroom(for 2 person) Non Smoking(18 square meter)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

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2-15-1, Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido, 047-0032

What's nearby

  • Sakaimachi Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Otaru Canal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tomioka Catholic Church - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Otaru Music Box Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rinyu Morning Market - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD) - 50 min drive
  • New Chitose Intl. Airport (CTS) - 88 min drive
  • Teine Station - 21 min drive
  • Niki Station - 22 min drive
  • Inazumi-koen Station - 23 min drive
  • Otaru Station - 6 min walk
  • Minami-Otaru Station - 19 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪あまとう - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪カサブランカ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪中華食堂 桂苑 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪モスバーガー 小樽静屋通店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪みよ福 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Authent Hotel Otaru

  • When you stay at Authent Hotel Otaru, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Otaru Canal and Otaru Music Box Museum. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Casablanca, one of 3 restaurants, which serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, Shin Nihonkai Ferry and Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Otaru Station is 6 minutes away.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 175 rooms
    • Arranged over 11 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (JPY 1500 per night)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Skiing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1998
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Slippers
  • Children's slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

Special features

Spa

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals). The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to midnight.

Dining

Casablanca - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Irifune - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Kaioh - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Ondine - This café serves light fare only.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 3300 per person

Parking

  • Self parking costs JPY 1500 per night
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Also known as

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Authent Hotel Otaru

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Authent Otaru Hotel

Otaru Authent Hotel

Authent Hotel Otaru Hokkaido

Authent

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Authent Hotel Otaru Hotel

Authent Hotel Otaru Otaru

Authent Hotel Otaru Hotel Otaru

Frequently asked questions

Does Authent Hotel Otaru offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Authent Hotel Otaru does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Authent Hotel Otaru?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Authent Hotel Otaru?

Yes. Self parking costs JPY 1500 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Authent Hotel Otaru?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Authent Hotel Otaru and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing. Authent Hotel Otaru also has 2 bars.

Are there restaurants at or near Authent Hotel Otaru?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring French cuisine.

Does Authent Hotel Otaru have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Authent Hotel Otaru like?

Authent Hotel Otaru is in the heart of Otaru, a short 6-minute walk from Otaru Station and 11 minutes' walk from Otaru Canal.

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Reviews

Authent Hotel Otaru Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were delicious and varied, with both Japanese and Western-style options available. (20 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered delicious food, attentive service, and a wide variety of options, including a sushi course meal and a traditional Japanese breakfast. (11 reviews)
  • The public bath was clean and well-maintained, with a sauna and private relaxation area. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great convenient location for visiting Otaru
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8/10 Very good

Polite staff, clean rooms, nice lounge for guests
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, nice and helpful staff, excellent potato soup.
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms are for Japanese standaard rooms, Romy. So you have space. Beds are comfortabel not to hard.
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8/10 Very good

Slightly dated room but super clean and comfortable with an amazing breakfast buffet and very friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Assigned a room with partially obstructed sea view which is not too bad. The public bath is clean and well maintained.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very affordable hotel with superb cleanliness and good staff service.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, lots of dining options, great location. Everyone friendly. Wish we’d stayed longer!
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10/10 Exceptional

Location is good
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and allow for late check in
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10/10 Exceptional

Otaru top stay

The STAFF are amazing they were the BEST, helped all the time. We only stayed one night but would stay again. Having the breakfast food option was great too.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and tidy room and facilities.
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8/10 Very good

Conveniently located within walking distance to tourist spots in the city. The staff's response was also good.
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8/10 Very good

A great place to stay if you are flying late into or have an early flight out of CTS. Hotel is dated, but very clean. Very convenient to shopping and dining at CTS depending on the time of day you are there. Restaurants and shops closes by 9p.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice and convenient

Convenient location. Just 2 min walk to the scenic Otaru canal, and lots of nice restaurants. Hotel staff is nice, speaks good English, and has arranged Japanese style room with tatami as requested. Great fun for a family!
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6/10 Good

The hotel is near Lawson. The staff is friendly and helpful. They would help to carry the luggage when you arrive or leave. Only one thing, the bathroom is not bright enough. The other things are okay.
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10/10 Exceptional

The front desk agent, Ms Umeda helped me a lot when I had a trouble. She helped me and save my Japan trip! Thank you so much!! This is our second time to stay at Authent Hotel, convenient location and loved the Polo Star top lounge. Nice view and so relaxing after long walking sightseeing.
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10/10 Exceptional

Affordable with excellent service. 10/10 rating.
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10/10 Exceptional

The Authent Hotel is a lovely hotel. I had a room on the top corner overlooking the street and it was spacious and nice. Very comfortable bed. Breakfast is traditional Japanese style, with a couple of options to choose from. I had a beautiful sashimi bowl, with miso soup and another dish I’m not familiar with.
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6/10 Good

Bed not comfortable as we would like. Backache sleeping on the bed for 2 nights. Location is walking distance from tourists attraction.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good room!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very near shopping arcade and a short walk away from the JR station. Grand looking hotel with helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Second time in this hotel and is getting better and better
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8/10 Very good

I'm very glad to stay here
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good, close to city