ばーむくうへん
I always enjoy reading the reviews of Uchuu-san's one-night, two-day trip to Shonan. It's so wonderful that you can use a members-only resort hotel at a great deal. Enjoying meals and soft serve ice cream with your wife, taking a stroll while admiring the scenery - even a short trip like this can be a great way to refresh your mood (*^◯^*). I thought I would never have such an opportunity, but then a trouble came out of the blue! The room's heating suddenly broke down! Luckily, it was early spring, but the mornings and evenings were still below freezing, so we decided to make an emergency escape for just the weekend (;´д`) While staying in the city center of Obihiro, we also planned to have some fun on the side (lol) ← Surprisingly, not so carefree after all. The Northland Hotel, part of the JR group, was renamed when JAL took over its management. It is a prestigious hotel in Obihiro, with a wedding venue attached. The lounge has a great atmosphere, so I occasionally used it. This was my first time staying at the hotel (^ω^) I made a mistake when booking in a hurry, and ended up bothering the hotel staff (^_^;) Originally, the reservation was subject to a 100% cancellation fee, but the hotel staff canceled it and changed it to a reservation through the official website. When I mentioned that I was a One Harmony member of the Okura Nikko Hotel Group, they gave me a discount. The accommodation fee was 6,000 yen per person → 5,500 yen, and the parking fee was usually 1,200 yen → 600 yen. This was so nice!! In fact, there is a system called Premium Selection for One Harmony members, where you can receive additional benefits by setting one of your favorite hotels. Although my companion had not set the Premium Selection, they set it up on the spot so we could receive the benefits (*≧∀≦*) ※ The content of the benefits may vary depending on the hotel and may change in the future. Please be aware of this☆ As a result, the breakfast fee was 2,000 yen → 1,400 yen, and we were allowed to extend the late check-out until 3:00 pm☆ Thank you very much♪♪ The check-in process was complicated and had many confirmation items, but the front desk staff handled it with a lovely smile throughout. It was truly impressive, the hospitality of a top-notch hotel. Dining at the hotel restaurant can be enjoyed with a 10% discount by presenting the One Harmony membership card. There is no registration fee or annual fee to join, so I recommend it to those who have the opportunity to use Okura and Nikko hotels☆ Despite the unexpected disaster this time, I was glad we chose Hotel Nikko Northland. The staff's response was great, so we decided to have lunch at the hotel lounge "Aurora". Beef stew and pot-au-feu were on the menu, but we decided on this month's pasta (with a drink) for 1,300 yen. The pasta for March was scallop and sakura shrimp cream pasta. The sakura shrimp and spinach added a spring-like color. After taking a bite, I thought... this is delicious! The rich and flavorful sauce coated the noodles well. The hot pasta warmed my cold mouth and even my heart. Oh, I forgot to mention something important. As a Premium Selection benefit, we were entitled to a welcome drink, and I thought we would receive a bottle of water, but we were actually offered a complimentary drink such as coffee or orange juice at the lounge☆ I was even more delighted!! (≧∀≦) Now, let's relax in the room. The facility, celebrating its 25th anniversary, may have a bit of age, but it is well-maintained. The aroma in the entrance and corridors is a natural and elegant scent, making you feel elegant with every step. I thought it was roses, but I also sensed a citrusy aroma like Earl Grey tea. The room is clean, spacious, and has a sense of cleanliness that exceeds expectations. Even compared to neighboring hotels, the accommodation fee is very reasonable.