Dormy Inn Mito

The Dormy Inn is a great hotel. My family booked two western-style rooms that were next to each other. Their rooms are large, especially by Japanese standards. My wife stayed at another hotel a few days later in Mito, and thought she was sleeping in a coffin. Their onsen was excellent and I suggest any westerner should try it. The 9:30 pm chef-prepared ramen was the best I’ve ever had. The hotel is located nearby all of Mito City’s main tourist attractions and is only a few blocks from Mito Station. It is $25 one-way to go to Tokyo Station on a limited Express train, which takes about an hour. The staff can understand and communicate in very basic English, but have Google Translate available just in case. There are many restaurants nearby. Make sure to have Google Translate because not every restaurant has an English menu or speaks English.

Facilities of the hotel is amazing. The rates include access to the public onsen (cold & hot available) upstairs. And complimentary usage of the massage chairs outside (15min per usage for consideration of other guests). Complimentary yakult (morning) & ice cream (at night). And if you're hungry at night, the restaurant downstairs offer half portion shoyu ramen to all guests from 2130hrs till broth is finished. A comforting snack indeed.

Love the facilities and extras that Dormy Inn provides in most of their hotels. Enjoyed the onsen and free popsicles, free probiotic drinks. We used the laundry machines which were efficient. The buffet breakfast was very good with selection of Japanese and western. This time we didn't have the late night free ramen which is also delicious.

Food, drinks, the view, the blackout curtains, the hot spring, the free to use massage chair, the provided after bath yakult / popsicle.

Good facilities - not too small public bath. Good location.