Smile Hotel Asahikawa

Thank you for your help in July 2024. When you enter the front door, you will find a very retro-looking front desk.You can almost hear the voice of Yutaka Matsushige, who plays Goro Inogashira, saying, ``It's fine like this, it's like this.''The ``Iruka Hotel'' that appears in Haruki Murakami's works may be similar to this.I was relieved by the warm customer service from the person at the front desk, saw a sign offering a welcome drink, received one from the coffee server, and entered the elevator. You can also get cotton swabs and toothbrushes here.My eye caught a notice in the elevator. It's not a gorgeous printed matter that announces breakfast or sightseeing information, but a formal, black-and-white, business-like document that looks like something you'd see at work. If you read it, it says "Notice of closure"I was surprised. However, it seems that the closure will not be a matter of today or tomorrow, but rather sometime in November of this year. If that's the case, we won't have to stay overnight, so there's no problem. We are glad that we were able to connect with you before the museum closed.When I arrived at my floor and went out into the hallway, it was bright. The windows are large and let in plenty of sunlight. This makes me happy. A dimly lit hotel hallway may give off a sense of luxury, but it cannot replace the sense of security.This time, my family and I will be staying in three separate rooms, and they have assigned us one room across the street and one next door. Thank you for your consideration. Although I rarely go back and forth after entering the room, I still feel a great sense of security knowing that my family is next to me.The door to the room doesn't lock automatically, but you have to physically open it anyway! And, close!This is no problem for someone like me who doesn't travel often.The interior certainly feels old, but it feels like you're visiting a relative's house. And peeling wallpaper. Okay, so was my parents' house. Not to mention that it will be closed. It would be a waste of time and effort. I want them to take better care of their staff.All home appliances are from Panasonic. I remember seeing the National name on the TV. The fact that a product with the National name is still in use speaks volumes about the quality of Panasonic products.Even so, it's spacious. A large bed in a spacious space. The springs and pillows feel good. I'm glad I stayed here. Lie down and stretch out.I woke up a little early in the morning, probably because mornings get early in Hokkaido. I was grateful that the breakfast venue was open at 6:30, so I headed there immediately.The buffet-style breakfast doesn't have a huge selection of items, but it has a good selection of Japanese and Western food.Genghis Khan meat dishes, grilled salmon, fried eggs, chicken wrapped in vegetables, ham, lettuce, cabbage, mizuna, broccoli, potato salad, dashi chazuke with plenty of toppings, miso soup, natto, pork curry, and yogurt.Was it plasma? It is sugar-free because of its functionality. Blueberry sauce and raspberries? Coffee, various tea bags, milk, and orange juice, which also have sweetness to add sweetness.I tried to eat a little bit and managed to get this kind of food, but I'm sure there were other dishes that I couldn't finish. Still, everything is delicious. Is everything delicious in Hokkaido? The orange juice is so strong and sour that I end up having to refill it.When my stomach was satisfied and I could finally see my surroundings, a small woman appeared to be on the floor briskly looking around the buffet tables by herself, checking to make sure there were no dishes or plates missing. The movement is refreshing and gives me energy in the morning.The interior of the restaurant has the atmosphere of a beautiful cafe. The window glass has cute hand-painted white illustrations, giving it the feel of a Western restaurant in town. It makes me feel relieved. I wonder if it was painted by a local signage company, and I try to imagine how the person who drew it is doing.We checked out early to head to our destination, Asahiyama Zoo. As we leave the front desk, they warmly say, ``Welcome back.'' I'm really happy with this hotel. Thank you for your help.