Aomori Forest Hotel Annex

The hotel is located on the bustling Shinmachi shopping street, but it's quite a distance from Aomori Station. It actually takes about 20 minutes to walk from the hotel to the station. There was a noticeable musty smell in the room, I'm not sure why, but it improved significantly after the air conditioning was on for a while. The soundproofing in the room was average; I could hear people playing in the hallway at night while trying to sleep. Overall, it was just okay.

They offer free coffee downstairs. During my stay, there was a busload of students, and young people are naturally louder than adults. Luckily, I don't think they were on the same floor as me, so it wasn't noisy when it came to sleeping.

The hotel's location is quite good, within walking distance of Aomori Station. It's fairly decent for the price; the room was a bit small and dated, but still clean and comfortable. The free breakfast included was really good, plentiful and delicious. I'd likely choose to stay here again on my next trip to Aomori!

During the Nebuta festival, I had to book this place out of necessity because I couldn't find anything better. It's quite a distance from the JR station, which was inconvenient. Other than that, it was an acceptable stay.

The hotel was a bit of a walk from the station, but it was nice to stroll along the coast and see the Nebuta Festival practice.

The Wi-Fi didn't work in the room. It's a shame for Japanese guests that there's no large public bath. The breakfast seasoning might be a hit or miss.