Hotel Dengan Pools di Hokkaido, Japan

We had a good overall stay at Daiichi Takimotokan, a large traditional ryokan-style hotel. While the property is a little dated, it is well maintained and kept clean. The hotel itself offers plenty to do, including restaurants, a souvenir shop, simple arcade games, karaoke, massage services, a public onsen, and even a small reading area with Japanese books. You can easily spend time exploring the building without needing to go out. The location is very convenient. It is just outside the main (short) shopping street and within walking distance to Jigokudani, making it easy to explore the area. Our stay included breakfast and dinner buffet. Dinner had a wide variety of options, including popular sashimi selections and steamed snow crabs, along with both Japanese and Western dishes. Breakfast was a simpler spread but still satisfying. We stayed in a Japanese-style room and found the futons comfortable to sleep on. As we visited during winter, the room had central heating only. At times, we cooled the room by slightly opening the window to let in some cold air. Yukata robes are provided in the room (or you can choose one that fits you at the lobby), and you can wear them around the hotel when heading to the onsen, restaurants, or arcade. The public onsen area is spacious and features many different pools with various functions, so you can take your time and enjoy the experience. Just remember to wash yourself thoroughly at the shower stations before entering the onsen pools. Unfortunately, we did not try the outdoor onsen despite it being open — we were a little intimidated by the winter cold! Overall, we would recommend this hotel, especially for first-timers who want to experience staying in a traditional ryokan. Tip: There are direct buses to and from the hotel from New Chitose Airport and Sapporo. The bus stop is only about 50 metres from the hotel entrance, which made walking in the snow much easier for us. However, the service runs only once a day, so be sure to check the schedule and plan your itinerary accordingly.

Stayed here for 3 nights and overall had a really positive experience. The location is super convenient, about a 5-minute walk to both the train station and MTR, which made getting around effortless. There are plenty of convenience stores right nearby. The hotel has a nice quiet vibe, which was perfect after busy days out exploring. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The room itself was a standout, surprisingly big and spacious by Japanese standards. It was spotlessly clean and tidy, and there was still plenty of floor space even after we opened two large suitcases (something that’s almost impossible in most other compact hotels in Japan). The only downside was the bedding. The duvet (?) was way too thick and heavy for my liking. It made the bed feel quite hot at night, and I ended up sweating a lot despite the AC. Otherwise, this place was near perfect. Would definitely recommend it to others, especially if you’re okay with cranking the AC lower. Solid choice!

1) Japanese room is old but thankfully no funny smoke odour etc. decent sized and good for 2 large luggage - they will come and prepare your futon at around 5-530pm. 2) water park is good for kids, with 2 fun slides and some kiddo water slide. The indoor wave pool is big and there’s float and swimwear rental available too (unlike Rusutsu which doesn’t have such options). 3) Dinner was meh - wide selection but taste was alright. The dining buffet area is quite smoky though from the cooking and is quite a turnoff. 4) arcade at B1 is good for entertainment. 5) onsen is awesome. If timed right, you can watch fireworks from the onsen - it has a large sliding glass panel which is open during non-winter period. 6) daily fireworks - awesome

The hotel provides a shuttle bus pick-up from Sapporo Station (Bus Terminal), but reservations can only be made by phone call. Email requests are not accepted. We arrived on a Sunday, and the bus was already fully packed when leaving Sapporo Station, so it is best to book early. The hotel itself is a little old, though the public area toilets appear to have been recently renovated. The public onsen pools are large and relaxing, but the stone tile flooring can be slippery from long use, so be careful when walking in the bath area. The buffet has a good spread of dishes. I especially enjoyed the dinner scallop miso soup, handmade sushi, and desserts. The restaurant was lively and fully packed with both local Japanese families and overseas tourists. One minor downside was the seasonal fruit such as lychee. It would be better if the hotel ensured the fruits were properly washed before serving. Wi-Fi connection in the hotel is strong and stable unlike the big spa hotel in lake Toya which I just stayed a few days ago.

這是一個哥爾夫酒店，你除了打球之外，其實沒有什麼可做，原本以為有溫泉的，但到達後才知道關閉了！很不開心投訴之後，酒店不肯免費取消住宿，之後Trip. Com 賠償了$1070元作補償，雖然仍有不滿，但也不想麻煩，所以就算了！房屋也算新淨，而且裝修陳設也很好，屋內雖然有廚房，但沒有任何煮食用具，只有一個水煲，也不能BBQ, 停車場在酒店大堂附近，但離木屋很遠，出入要叫酒店職員接送，不方便，酒店套餐不便宜，在酒店旁有一間價錢相對合理的餐廳，但食物質素一般，而且員工粗魯，體驗不太好！但酒店內其他員工也很有禮貌，服務也算周到，只是不夠人性化。

連續住五天，飯店看起來有年紀,是用鑰匙開門的,有年代感。設備該有的都有,優點是房間很大,飯店人員英文不太好,建議多用翻譯機溝通。加購早餐還行,推薦點洋食,另外飲料可以喝到飽,有咖啡茶果汁等。

Near water fall and the blue pond. One of the better hotel at Biei though it is long built. The hotel provides transport services to and from Asahikawa, but need to prebook 3 days in advance. Limited f&b and convenient store around, either bring your own instant meal or have buffet at the hotel which is a bit pricey though the quality is not bad. We had the same thing for buffet breakfast for both days. Toiletries including skin care is provided. The staff are friendly and helpful.

The Windsor Hotel at Toya may boast its status as a premier 5-star luxury destination and its historic role as host of the 2008 G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit, but our recent stay fell far short of expectations. Despite the grandeur of the location and its breathtaking views, the service quality was surprisingly poor for a hotel of this caliber. English communication was inconsistent and below the standard expected at an international luxury property. Housekeeping was careless—leaving a used cleaning towel on the bed after daily room service, which is simply unacceptable. When I drove to the main entrance to pick up my family, I was abruptly asked to leave immediately, even though only a few cars were present. This lack of hospitality was jarring. Additionally, being charged for extra bottled water—something even 3-star hotels offer complimentary—felt petty and out of touch with luxury norms. The most troubling experience came during checkout. Two of our international credit cards failed to process, and although we successfully paid with a third, the staff’s attitude was unprofessional. We were met with a sour expression and the word “FINALLY” once the transaction went through—an unacceptable remark that left a lasting negative impression. While the hotel’s setting is undeniably beautiful, the overall service and treatment we received did not reflect the standards of a true 5-star experience. I hope the management takes these concerns seriously and works to improve both staff training and guest relations.

房間很舒服，而且還可以去泡澡 優惠價300日元，提供洗髮水沐浴露和毛巾 泡澡蒸桑拿結束記得來一罐冰牛奶，超爽噠 這次雖然預訂了四人間，實際衹入住了兩人 一位是在北海道遊玩了一個月的韓國妹子 附近可以找當地的烤肉，成吉思汗烤肉也不遠 離小樽運河周邊都可步行

We had a pleasant stay at InterContinental Sapporo by IHG. The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were consistently friendly and professional. The location was convenient for exploring the city, and the overall atmosphere of the hotel felt calm and welcoming. We would definitely consider staying here again.