[Comparison] What’s the Difference Between Dormy Inn Kofu and Kofu Marunouchi? Which Is Better? A Thorough Check of Saunas, Breakfast, and Rooms After Staying at Both

Near JR Kofu Station there are two Dormy Inns.

“Natural Hot Spring Kaiji no Yu Dormy Inn Kofu” and “Natural Hot Spring Shoun no Yu Dormy Inn Kofu Marunouchi.”
It’s hard to decide which to stay at, isn’t it?
So Joe stayed at both!

“What’s the difference at Dormy Inn Kofu Marunouchi?”
“Which Dormy Inn Kofu do you recommend?”

I think many of you are torn like this.

This time I’ll compare the two side by side, covering rooms, hot springs, saunas, breakfast, location, and parking.
By the time you finish reading, you should be able to settle on the one that’s right for you!

At a Glance! Comparison Table of Dormy Inn Kofu and Marunouchi

First, I’ve put the differences between the two in a table.
The detailed reasons are introduced with photos under the headings that follow.

Comparison item	Dormy Inn Kofu	Dormy Inn Kofu Marunouchi
Official name	Natural Hot Spring Kaiji no Yu Dormy Inn Kofu	Natural Hot Spring Shoun no Yu Dormy Inn Kofu Marunouchi
From Kofu Station	About a 10-minute walk from the south exit	About an 8-minute walk from the south exit
Surroundings	Near a shopping street (izakaya nearby at night)	Faces a main avenue
Hot spring	Kofu Onsen (chloride spring)	Kofu Onsen (chloride spring)
Sauna	Auto-loyly (every 20 minutes), with TV	High-temperature dry, with TV
Cold plunge	16℃, with chiller	Around 15 to 16℃, with chiller
Relaxation chairs	Men: 1 indoor, 4 outdoor / Women: 4 outdoor	2 outdoor for both men and women
Breakfast specialties	Soy-sauce-based houtou (noted as spring-only), torimotsu, stir-fried Fujizakura pork belly (houtou ozara in summer too)	Houtou (with oysters in winter only), torimotsu, Koshu wine beef stew
Room (twin)	18㎡, with bathtub	23㎡, shower booth only
Recommended for	Those prioritizing the sauna, going to izakaya at the shopping street at night, or going by car	Those who want to be near the station, want a roomy room, or want to walk to Maizuru Castle Park
Sauna hours	15:00 to 1:00 and 5:00 to 10:00	Closed 1:00 to 5:00
Parking	Partner lot with 58 spaces, ¥1,000 per night	30 spaces, ¥1,100 per night (first come first served, no reservations)

[Conclusion] Dormy Inn Kofu or Kofu Marunouchi: Which Should You Choose?

For those who can’t decide, here’s the conclusion first.
If the sauna is your priority, it’s definitely Kofu.
For everything else, I’ve put together the table below so you can choose by purpose.

For the sauna, izakaya hopping, or going by car, choose “Dormy Inn Kofu”

Auto-loyly runs every 20 minutes, and the heater is the “iki” by METOS.
The cold plunge is 16℃ with a chiller.
It’s about a 10-minute walk from the south exit of Kofu Station and near a shopping street, so you can walk to izakaya at night.
If you’re driving, the partner lot has 58 spaces at ¥1,000 per night, so there’s plenty of room.
The rooms have bathtubs.

For being close to the station, a roomier twin, and Mt. Fuji views (women’s side), choose “Dormy Inn Kofu Marunouchi”

It’s about an 8-minute walk from the south exit of Kofu Station, and about 5 minutes on foot to Maizuru Castle Park.
The twin room is a roomy 23㎡, more spacious than Kofu’s 18㎡.
In the stay report I explained that Mt. Fuji is visible from the women’s open-air bath, while it’s difficult from the men’s side because of the direction.
In winter, houtou with oysters is on the breakfast menu.

If you are	Recommended	Reason
Want to enjoy an auto-loyly sauna	Dormy Inn Kofu	It has a sauna with auto-loyly every 20 minutes (with TV), a cold plunge with chiller (16℃), an open-air bath, and relaxation chairs (men: 1 indoor, 4 outdoor; women: 4 outdoor).
Want a room with a bathtub	Dormy Inn Kofu	Kofu’s rooms have bathtubs. Marunouchi’s rooms had shower booths only.
Want a place as close to the station as possible	Dormy Inn Kofu Marunouchi	About an 8-minute walk from the south exit of Kofu Station. Kofu is about 10 minutes.
Want a roomy twin	Dormy Inn Kofu Marunouchi	The twin room is 23㎡. Kofu’s is 18㎡.
Want to eat oyster houtou in winter	Dormy Inn Kofu Marunouchi	Houtou with oysters is served in winter only. There’s also Koshu wine beef stew.
Want to enjoy a houtou breakfast	Dormy Inn Kofu	Soy-sauce-based houtou is served to you right in front of you. Houtou ozara is also out in summer.
Driving and want to keep parking costs down	Dormy Inn Kofu	Kofu is ¥1,000 per night with 58 spaces. Marunouchi is ¥1,100 per night with 30 spaces.
Want to go out to an izakaya at night	Dormy Inn Kofu	A shopping street is nearby, with plenty of places to eat, such as izakaya.

This is the exterior of “Dormy Inn Kofu Marunouchi.”

And this is “Dormy Inn Kofu.”
It’s a building with distinctive balconies.

I’ve gathered each stay report here.

You can check prices and availability for both here.

Comparing the Two in a Table

Comparison item	Dormy Inn Kofu (Kaiji no Yu)	Dormy Inn Kofu Marunouchi (Shoun no Yu)
Address	1-14-3 Chuo, Kofu	3-1-3 Marunouchi, Kofu
From Kofu Station	About a 10-minute walk from the south exit	About an 8-minute walk from the south exit
Surroundings	Near a shopping street (places to eat, such as izakaya, are close at night)	Faces a main avenue
Rooms	183 rooms	185 rooms
Bath floor	Top floor (10th floor)	9th floor
Bathing hours	15:00 to 10:00 the next day	15:00 to 10:00 the next day
Sauna	With auto-loyly (every 20 minutes, with TV)	High-temperature dry sauna (with LCD TV)
Sauna hours	15:00 to 1:00 and 5:00 to 10:00	Closed 1:00 to 5:00
Cold plunge	16℃ (with chiller)	Around 15 to 16℃ (with chiller)
Indoor bath	1 hot bath	1 hot bath
Open-air bath	1 open-air bath	1 open-air bath, 1 pot bath
Relaxation chairs	Men: 1 indoor, 4 outdoor Women: 4 outdoor	2 outdoor for both men and women
Post-bath ice cream	15:00〜25:00	15:00〜25:00
Late-night ramen	21:30 to 23:00 (free)	21:30 to 23:00 (free)
Welcome drink	Grape juice available (rich and cold)	Grape juice available (rich and cold)
Breakfast	1st-floor HATAGO, 6:30 to 9:30 (last entry 9:00), houtou (soy-sauce-based, spring-only; ozara in summer), torimotsu, stir-fried Fujizakura pork belly	1st-floor HATAGO, 6:30 to 9:30 (last entry 9:00), houtou (with oysters in winter only), torimotsu, Koshu wine beef stew
Breakfast-only price	Adults ¥2,000, children ¥1,000 (tax included)	Adults ¥2,000, children ¥1,000 (approximate)
Twin room	18㎡, 2 beds of 100 × 195 cm	23㎡, 2 beds of 120 × 195 cm
Room bathroom	With bathtub	Shower booth only (no bathtub)
Parking	Partner lot with 58 spaces, ¥1,000 per night (up to 1.5 m high)	30 spaces, ¥1,100 per night (first come first served, no reservations)
Rakuten Travel rating	4.38 (4,980 reviews)	4.49 (1,435 reviews)

*Prices and hours may change.
Please check the latest information before booking.
*Ratings are the figures as of when I checked.

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Photo Comparison | Differences You Only Know by Staying at Both

Rooms | Bed Layout and Size

Marunouchi’s twin room is 23㎡, with two 120 × 195 cm beds.
There’s room between the beds, so it’s roomy enough for two to spread out their luggage.

Kofu was a room with two beds side by side.
The twin room is 18㎡, with two 100 × 195 cm beds, according to the information.
Being compact, the area around the beds is neatly arranged.

If you want to relax in comfort, the roomier Marunouchi is recommended.

Bathroom Area | Only Kofu Has a Bathtub

Marunouchi’s rooms have a simple bathroom setup with a toilet and shower booth side by side, and no bathtub.

Kofu’s rooms have a bathroom with a bathtub.
If you want to warm up quickly in your room before heading to the large public bath, Kofu suits you.

Sauna, Cold Plunge, and Open-Air Bath | Auto-Loyly vs. High-Temperature Dry

Kofu’s sauna has auto-loyly every 20 minutes.
The heater is the “iki” by METOS.
In the December 2025 renovation, auto-loyly and a cold plunge chiller were introduced, powering it up.
I stayed in April 2026, so it was the post-renovation equipment.
The top tier was seriously hot.
If the sauna is your priority, it’s definitely Kofu.

The cold plunge has a chiller and a water temperature of 16℃.
Kofu’s baths, for both men and women, have one hot indoor bath, an auto-loyly sauna (with TV), a chiller-equipped cold plunge, and one open-air bath.
The relaxation chairs number 1 indoor and 4 outdoor on the men’s side, and 4 outdoor on the women’s side.

Marunouchi’s sauna is a high-temperature dry type with an LCD TV.
Kofu’s sauna also has a TV, so the difference is whether there’s auto-loyly.

With a proper sauna over 90℃ and a cold plunge of around 15 to 16℃, I could fully enjoy the hot-and-cold cycle!
Marunouchi’s baths, for both men and women, have one hot indoor bath, a high-temperature dry sauna (with TV), a chiller-equipped cold plunge, one open-air bath, and one pot bath.
The relaxation chairs are 2 outdoors for both men and women.

Kofu’s open-air bath has a Japanese atmosphere, surrounded by a wooden fence and garden stones.
The water temperature is 41 to 43℃.
Insect sounds played as background music, and I could even see the moon.
It’s a wonderful time to enjoy Kofu’s nature.

Marunouchi has an open-air bath with a stone tub and a pot bath.
In the stay report I explained that Mt. Fuji is visible from the women’s open-air bath, while it’s difficult from the men’s side because of the direction.

Late-Night Ramen | Free at Both

Marunouchi’s late-night ramen is soy sauce ramen topped with green onion, bamboo shoots, wakame, and a soft-boiled egg.

Kofu’s late-night ramen is old-fashioned soy sauce ramen topped with nori and bamboo shoots.
Both are served free at the 1st-floor restaurant from 21:30 to 23:00.

Breakfast | The Houtou Differences Are Interesting

Both breakfasts are buffets at the 1st-floor restaurant “HATAGO.”
Hours are 6:30 to 9:30 (last entry 9:00), and the breakfast-only price is ¥2,000 for adults.
The signs list Yamanashi’s local dish “houtou” and “torimotsu.”
Whichever you stay at, you can enjoy a Yamanashi-style breakfast.
The differences are the type of houtou and the other featured dish.

Breakfast comparison	Dormy Inn Kofu	Dormy Inn Kofu Marunouchi
Houtou	Soy-sauce-based (noted as spring-only)	With oysters in winter only
Torimotsu	Yes	Yes
Other dish on the sign	Stir-fried Fujizakura pork belly	Koshu wine beef stew, Yatsugatake milk and yogurt

Marunouchi Breakfast | Oyster Houtou in Winter

Marunouchi’s sign has “houtou” and “torimotsu” written large.
The houtou was with oysters, in winter only.

The hearty oyster houtou is the highlight.
The information says it’s characterized by a firmer, chewier texture than ordinary udon.

Torimotsu is a dish of chicken liver, heart, and gizzard seasoned with a sweet-and-savory sauce.

Kofu Breakfast | Soy-Sauce-Based Houtou

Kofu’s sign says “Yamanashi Specialties BUFFET.”
Houtou, torimotsu, and stir-fried Fujizakura pork belly were lined up.
I stayed in spring, and the houtou was “spring-only.”

Kofu’s specialty is soy-sauce-based houtou.

Thick, flat noodles topped with plenty of green onions and ingredients.
In summer, “houtou ozara,” eaten dipped in cold sauce, is also lined up.

To compare the houtou, staying at both is best.
For winter oyster houtou, Marunouchi; for the soy-sauce-based style and ozara in spring through summer, Kofu.
Choose to suit the season.

Comparison by Item

Location and Access

You can walk to both from the south exit of Kofu Station.
Marunouchi is about an 8-minute walk, and Kofu about 10.

Marunouchi faces a main avenue.
Kofu is near a shopping street.
At night there are plenty of places to eat, such as izakaya, close to the hotel, which is Kofu’s strength.
If you want to enjoy dinner outside the hotel, Kofu is far more convenient.

Marunouchi is about 5 minutes on foot from Maizuru Castle Park, a location close to sightseeing spots.
I’ve summarized a guide to the area around Kofu in this article.

Hot Spring and Sauna

Both have a natural hot spring large public bath, with bathing hours of 15:00 to 10:00 the next day.
The difference is the sauna: Kofu has auto-loyly, and Marunouchi is high-temperature dry.
Both saunas have TV.
For relaxation chairs outdoors, Kofu has 4 and Marunouchi 2, so Kofu has more.
The hot springs also have different names: Kofu’s is “Kaiji no Yu” and Marunouchi’s is “Shoun no Yu.”

For the sauna, definitely Kofu; if you also want a Mt. Fuji view, Marunouchi (women’s side).
Remembering these two makes it easy to choose.

Free Services

Late-night ramen, post-bath ice cream, and the lactic acid drink are at both.
The ice cream hours differ slightly: 15:00 to 26:00 at Kofu and 15:00 to 25:00 at Marunouchi.
The lactic acid drink is from 5:00 to 10:00 in the morning at both.

For the welcome drink, both had grape juice.
It’s rich and cold, the kind you want to keep refilling.

Parking

If you’re driving, it’s reassuring to check the parking conditions.
Kofu is as shown in the photo: a partner lot with 58 spaces, ¥1,000 per night, up to 1.5 m high.
Marunouchi has 30 spaces at ¥1,100 per night, first come first served, no reservations.
Marunouchi’s is a multi-level lot with an entry height limit of 2.05 m.

If you’re driving, Kofu, with its ample spaces, is the safer choice.

Reviews and Ratings

On Rakuten Travel, Marunouchi is rated 4.49 (1,435 reviews) and Kofu 4.38 (4,980 reviews) (as of when I checked).
Both are highly rated, with Kofu having more reviews and Marunouchi a slightly higher score.

What Reviews Say

Reviews also include the following (these aren’t written by me, but are guests’ impressions).

• Kofu: Many say the hot spring and sauna let them fully relax, while since it’s been some years since opening, some also point out wear such as on the carpet.
• Marunouchi: Some say the open-air bath feels great, that it’s neither too big nor too small and let them relax, and that breakfast has many items. Breakfast reportedly can have waits at peak hours.

*Impressions vary by time of year and room.
For anything you’re concerned about, please check the latest reviews before booking.

[By Purpose] So Which Should You Stay At? A Summary of How to Choose

• Recommended for Dormy Inn Kofu: Those who want the auto-loyly sauna / want to use the bathtub in the room / want to drink at izakaya in the shopping street at night / want to go by car (more parking)
• Recommended for Dormy Inn Kofu Marunouchi: Those who want a hotel even slightly closer to the station / want a roomy twin / want oyster houtou for winter breakfast / want to walk to places like Maizuru Castle Park

Both have the free late-night ramen and ice cream that are typical of Dormy Inn, so you’ll be satisfied with either.
If in doubt, sauna fans choose Kofu, and sightseeing and breakfast fans choose Marunouchi.
Pick the one that suits you and go ahead and book!

Frequently Asked Questions About Dormy Inn Kofu and Kofu Marunouchi

Summary | Know the Differences Between the Two and Choose the One That Suits You

Near Kofu Station there are two Dormy Inns with different personalities.
For the sauna, definitely “Dormy Inn Kofu”; for being close to the station, a roomier twin, and winter oyster houtou, “Dormy Inn Kofu Marunouchi” is recommended.

Each stay report introduces them in more detail with photos.
Please check them out!