HATAGO INN Fukushima Hirono

It was always my dream to explore this area of Japan, I had to cancel my trip in 2020 because of Covid but now I finally managed to get there. This is a recently built hotel near JR Hirono station so everything looks new. There's not much around the station but there is a convenience store that works until late. I had a room with a sea view, unfortunately the weather was cloudy so I couldn't see the sunrise properly but with the right weather it could be a good view. The breakfast is kinda on the small side compared to other hotels but it starts very early at like 4:30am so that might be useful. There is a public bath which is always a plus, I used it several times. There's also a dinner which is supposedly quite good but ended up never trying it.

The front desk staff was accommodating and prompt with food vouchers and information. The rooms were well-maintained and very clean. The breakfast and dinner buffets were reasonable and you could buy beer if you wanted. To be honest, there doesn't seem all that much around Hirono so the buffet meals seemed almost indispensable. The bath was western size and having the sink outside the bathroom area - but of course still in the room - was helpful to avoid crowding when getting ready. The convenience store close by was very useful for snacks and drinks.

Booked very last minute, was able to get a booking at a good price. Did not really look at the listing or reviews much so the hotel really exceeded expectations given the late hour. Breakfast and sento was fantastic for the price.

Incredible value for money! The room was spacious and clean, the breakfast and dinner varied and excellent and a big bonus, there was an onside onsen which was a joy, considering the really cold weather outside.

It’s wonderful to have breakfast from 4:30am. Is is suitable for business trip ad very comfortable