Incredible value for money: A Japanese hotel chain offering free late-night ramen with your stay

▲ The Japanese business hotel chain Dormy Inn enjoys high popularity both domestically and internationally.

Reported and photographed by reporter Tsai Wen-jun from Japan

With the number of travelers visiting Japan increasing year by year, many new business hotels have opened in recent years. Among them, the hotel chain "Dormy Inn" stands out — almost every location features a large hot spring bath, and guests receive a complimentary soy-sauce flavored ramen as a late-night snack every evening, ensuring no one goes hungry at night. This has become one of its signature features.

▲ % Image of a Dormy Inn guest room.

▲ % Interior view of a Dormy Inn guest room.

Dormy Inn has over 40 locations across Japan, most situated in areas with convenient transportation and excellent amenities. In addition to their prime locations, what makes Dormy Inn popular among travelers from home and abroad is that nearly every branch offers a free hot spring bath, tailored to the city it's located in. Some even feature saunas, allowing guests to fully unwind and enjoy the warmth of the therapeutic waters after a day of travel.

▲ Interior bathroom of a Dormy Inn guest room.

Another highlight of the hotel is the complimentary soy-sauce ramen served as a late-night snack during designated hours. Guests simply need to visit the restaurant, take a number, and enjoy a freshly made, steaming bowl of ramen — one of the reasons why Dormy Inn is so well-loved.

▲ % Dormy Inn provides guests with free ramen as a late-night snack.

The generous breakfast spread is also highly praised by guests. It's offered as an all-you-can-eat buffet, and depending on the location, often includes local specialties — such as udon noodles in Takamatsu or Izumo soba and crab rice in Izumo. Guests can experience the flavors of Japan right from their first meal of the day.

▲ % Guests enjoy the free ramen as a late-night snack at Dormy Inn.

Dormy Inn
Official website:http://www.hotespa.net/dormyinn/