Niseko Northern Resort An'nupuri

- amazing place - friendly staff - very good breakfast included - fantastic beds (big & very comfortable)

- rooms are outdated compared to reception/restaurant - the non-smoking rooms are behind the smoking rooms. So you walk through the hall with smoke smell before you can access the non-smoking rooms.

Wow, this place is simply the best. We visited during Japanese Christmas in early April. The gound was absolutely beautiful with a thick blanket of snow. The snow covered mountains and ski slopes at this ski lodge could be viewed from our room, lounge and dining room windows. We arrived late at night by taxi when the kitchen was closed. Every last detail of our taxi ride to the resort was seamlessly coordinated with the staff. We felt welcome! Takumi H. (Reception) met us at the door. His first words were, "Did you eat yet?" How is that for a greeting? We felt even more welcome and much appreciated. He spontaneously retrieved the bags from the cab and escorted us inside. He didn't stop there! He instantly arranged for food for our churning bellies. Working closely and seamlessly with Kaoru S. (Bar) we were made comfortable in the lounge of our choosing and fed to our heart's content. Our welcome meal was a prime taste of what was to come. I had the curry dish with a side salad. So good! So appetizing! My tastebuds were warmed and soothed by this meal. All three of us loved our makeshift, late night dinner and drinks that Kaoru lovingly put together and served us with such grace and passion. The onsen was still open. We had over one hour until midnight until it closed. After freshening up, we hit the segregated onsens while doing some laundry. Resort has three sets of coin-operated washer/dryers. The onsen was great. Outdoor onsen was fantastic with occasional snow blowing your way. Again, WOW! Just beautiful! Sauna in the Onsen area was great also with cold bath available. Next morning, exploring this beautiful resort was a delight. The lounge(s) were lounge-worthy. The gift shop was well-stocked and staff there was helpful. The Christmas trees in the beautiful reception area coupled with the snow outside was the essence of magical wonderland. Buffet breakfast in the 2nd Floor dining room was like no other.

They need to do a better job dusting and cleaning the room.

Location, bar n happy hour, breakfast, early check in (super rear in Japan), restaurants, ski rental, public bath... everything!

Cleaning could be better, especially toilet n dust but once we mentioned it was done