I Looked Into Premier Hotel -CABIN PRESIDENT- Hakodate

In addition to campsites and day-trip hot springs, I've also been gradually looking into places where I sometimes feel like "let's skip camping today and go for a hotel vacation instead." This time, I've put together another entry in that hotel-vacation detour series.

On top of having been curious about Hakodate as a place for a while, I figured a hotel located right in front of the station and the morning market would be easy to get to even for someone like me who's a non-driving license holder, so I looked into Premier Hotel -CABIN PRESIDENT- Hakodate.

What Kind of Hotel Is Premier Hotel -CABIN PRESIDENT- Hakodate?

This hotel is located in Hakodate, Hokkaido, and according to the official website, it's just a one-minute walk from JR Hakodate Station, the streetcar, and the bus terminal, with Hakodate Morning Market right in front of the hotel as well. As someone who doesn't drive, being this close to the station is really reassuring information.

Reservations are made through the official website's availability search and booking page, which apparently also offers best-rate information and a membership-based booking system. It seems you can also book by phone. I wasn't able to confirm specific check-in and check-out times from the official website's text.

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I felt like being just a one-minute walk from the station with the morning market right in front is close to an ideal location for someone like me who doesn't drive.

Checking Out the Rooms, Breakfast, and the Top-Floor Night-View Bar

The rooms include multiple types, including the "Premier Room" on the upper floors, which offers panoramic views of Hakodate's night scenery. Being able to choose a room based on the night view might be something unique to a place like Hakodate.

Breakfast is served buffet-style, and the official website describes it as "a superb menu carefully handmade by chefs skilled in Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine, using carefully selected seasonal ingredients nurtured by Hokkaido's great nature, including fresh seafood." It also seems that collaboration menus with local companies are offered. As for pricing and serving times, I found a notice about a price revision, but couldn't confirm the specific amount.

• Top-floor bar "Esterade": Apparently offers panoramic views of the streets of Hakodate (business hours not listed on the official website)
• Relaxation room: Seems to offer everything from facials to body care
• Convention room: A facility that can accommodate up to 900 people, apparently usable for banquets and meetings as well

Also, since I couldn't find any items related to a large communal bath or hot spring facility in the navigation, I got the impression that this might be more of a city hotel than a day-trip hot spring facility.

Nearby Sightseeing and Dining Also Within Walking Distance

Having Hakodate Morning Market right in front definitely seems like a big draw. For nearby sightseeing, the official website also mentioned names like Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse and Lucky Pierrot, though it didn't specify exact walking times. Still, given its location right by the station, it seems like it would be easy to use as a base for sightseeing.

Rakuten Mobile Signal Conditions

When I checked this facility's location using the official "My Area Communication Simulation" tool, the overall rating came out as "C."

I'll just share this result as it is. Given the location right by the station, I had an image that the connectivity would be solid, but the actual rating turned out to be C. If you're planning to use a lot of data for work or watching videos, it might be reassuring to check for yourself in advance.

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I figured the signal would be reliable since it's right by the station, so the C rating came as a bit of a surprise. As a Rakuten Mobile user myself, this reminded me how important it is to check in advance in cases like this.

Wrapping Up

To sum up again, Premier Hotel -CABIN PRESIDENT- Hakodate gave off the impression of being a hotel with a great location right in front of JR Hakodate Station and Hakodate Morning Market, easy to reach even without a car. With features like the top-floor night-view bar and the Premier Rooms on the upper floors, there seem to be plenty of ways to enjoy scenery unique to Hakodate.

On the other hand, Rakuten Mobile's signal condition was rated C, so if connectivity is a concern for you, it might be reassuring to check using the official tool in advance.

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