Tokachi-Makubetsu Grandvrio Hotel

Due to lightning in Tokyo, my flight departing Obihiro at night was canceled, so I had to stay overnight unexpectedly. Despite the late check-in, I felt reassured by the warm service from the hotel staff. The hot spring was dark and viscous, and my fatigue was soothed. I enjoyed the large public bath at night and the panoramic hot spring on the top floor in the early morning. I was reminded again how vast the Tokachi Plain is. I was disappointed that I didn't have more time to do things like the game corner, the manga section, and the acupuncture and massage. The breakfast was substantial and delicious. Above all, I was grateful that all the staff paid so much attention to me! I want to stay for a while this time.

I sometimes use it for day-trips. I came to take a day-trip bath on March 12th. Hot spring (spring quality, sauna. The hot springs, open-air baths, etc.) are very good, but there are always questions about locker keys in the dressing room (not so much the key as the locker number and location) that are given at the reception counter. You will be given the key to a locker next to the locker used by the previous user. There are so many lockers, I don't understand the point of letting people go out of their way to use lockers next door or in close proximity. You have to undress where the previous guest is dressed after bathing, and you may hit the locker door or come into contact with the person. Will you allocate lockers next door or in close proximity to make it easier to clean them? It doesn't happen that the 12th was the case, it's always the same. Is there something we can't do about it?

This hotel is located some fair distance from town . However the surrounding area is woody and pretty . Car park is plentiful and free. Checkin is fast and clear . An onsen tax of 150 is paid on arrival . The rooms are very big and spacious . Beds are very comfortable though only one pillow is provided per bed . The temperature control is only heat - small , medium or big . The rooms are provided with a fan and humidifier . We opened the windows and off the heater and temperature was perfect . Dinner is good with free flow beer , soft drinks and sashimi , beef , SHABU SHABU pork etc . We asked for permission to celebrate a birthday but the request was denied in the dining room or public waiting area . In the end we had to sing happy birthday in the room and the staff was very polite and helpful in providing plates , candle lighter . Breakfast was good with Japanese and western types . Very satisfying . Onsens were good with many pools . Outdoor pool was quite large with two big urns as well for soaking . Overall a good stay for the price though the stay could be made more complete with two bottles of water and waterproof bags/ basket for us to bring towels to the onsen .