Hotel Square Fuji Gotemba

About 2 minutes by car from the Gotemba IC, with every room at least 37 sq m

Hotel Square Fuji Gotemba has outstanding access, about 2 minutes by car from the Gotemba IC on the Tomei Expressway. The hotel's biggest draw is the size of its guest rooms: every room is at least 37 sq m. Considering that a typical business hotel room is around 12 to 20 sq m, that is nearly double the space. Families travel with a lot of luggage, and once a stroller and suitcases are opened up there is often nowhere left to step, but here children have room to move around indoors and parents can unpack without a struggle. Gotemba Premium Outlets is 7 minutes away by car and Fuji Safari Park 30 minutes, making this an ideal base for sightseeing spots popular with families. Some guests mention in their reviews that they were upgraded to a larger room.

A completely separate bath and toilet, so bathing with children is easy

Guest rooms are built with the bath and toilet in completely separate spaces, which keeps things comfortable when you soak in the tub with a child. A combined bath-and-toilet unit has no washing area, making it awkward to wash a child, but with the bath and toilet separate, bathing together as a family becomes far easier. Some room types come with a sauna — Precious Twin, Deluxe Twin and Deluxe Double — and these also have jacuzzi facilities. A microwave in every room is another big advantage for families: you can prepare hot water for formula, or warm up baby food or a bento you have bought, right in your room.

Humidifiers available to borrow, ready for dry air or a sudden change in health

Humidifiers are available to borrow at the front desk, and are provided in some rooms, so you can protect children's throats and skin even in dry seasons. Irons and desk lamps are also available to borrow. Guest rooms come with individual air conditioning, a refrigerator, a toilet with a washing function and a range of amenities, covering what a stay with children calls for.

Free coin laundry and table tennis, too, for longer stays and rainy days

Being able to use the self-service coin laundry corner free of charge is a real help for families, who always seem to have plenty of dirty clothes. Guests rate it highly in their reviews, noting that the washing machine and dryer were free and that detergent was provided. There is also table tennis and a karaoke room, so children can move around on a rainy day or in the evening and the whole family can have fun together.

Staying here with children

Check-in is at 3 p.m., with last check-in at midnight, and checkout is at 11 a.m., so mornings are unhurried — another welcome point for families. Spacious rooms, a separate bath and toilet, a microwave in every room and free laundry: the things families feel grateful for are all here at a reasonable price, and the hotel holds a steady Rakuten rating of 4.39 out of 5 (288 reviews). It is a fine choice for families who want a comfortable stay in Gotemba, combining shopping at the outlets with a visit to the safari park.