Furano Prince Hotel

Stayed with family long ago. The walls are very thin and modest for a Prince brand. It was awkward and awful to hear voices during the act next to me. I heard that couples usually divide their rooms next to each other, and I don't know.

This is our second stay here, the previous one was in 2019. In 2019, we came during winter but now we came during summer. The hotel looks the same, the room that we stayed in is also identical to the one we stayed in 2019. The room is well-kept and offers a view of the ski resort. No snow this time though. The resort has a great onsen and the Ningle Terrace is nearby.

Fascinating and nice atmosphere; it reminded me of the good old times, back in the 70’s and 80’s, when I spent every single winter skiing in norther Italy, with my parents first, and then with my friends. And this is also the first set back, as the rooms are somewhat outdated and need some refurbishment, although there is not a singles speck of dust anywhere as Japanese people are very attentive when it comes to hygiene. The location is astonishing, just on the sky slopes. All you have to do is just get your skis on and ride them straight out of the lobby! Try and get some of the packages they offer, including dinner and skipass, as the hotel is somewhat out of the town and chances are that you are not really in the mood to venture out in the cold to eat your meal; if not included, the buffet can be somewhat expensive, in the range of over €40. The buffet itself is good enough but does not vary over the days; as a result, you might end up a little bored with food if you plan to stay for a long vacation. The skis and the whole equipment can be rented and the service is very attentive and efficient. Do not bother to bring your own stuff unless you really hate Salomon (like I do), as it is the only type of equipment that they feature. I managed to get along with it … by the way. My calf will reprimand me for the next six months but I will survive. Personnel is really friendly and helpful and although not everyone speaks English they will do their best to communicate as efficiently as possible. There are no proper areas where you can relax and this is really a pity; the two rooms with he huge glass panes are only for restaurant use and the only other public area is occupied by an always almost empty bar. The lobby only features few benches and sofas but even if you manage to conquer one, your reading will be disturbed by the chilly wind gusts coming from the constantly opening and closing of the main door. The SPA is dreadful … small and the water if full of chlorine. Necessary, I know, when you have some many people in such a small place but my sensitive skin detected immediately.