ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa

We were upgraded to a room with a view of Mount Asama at check-in. The room was very spacious and convenient for two people. Amenities were well-stocked in the public bath area, so we didn’t feel any inconvenience. The Joshu Beef Curry served at dinner was incredibly delicious, and we’re already planning to return just for that. All the staff had wonderful smiles and worked efficiently, especially the shuttle service driver who was kind and provided excellent hospitality. The hotel offers great value for money, and at that price, we’re already talking about coming back with friends in early summer. However, it would be nice if there were a bit more creativity in the dessert served at dinner.

The accommodation was very clean, and the room was more spacious and comfortable than expected. Thanks to the humidifier, it didn’t feel dry even with the heater on during sleep. The meals were simple but delicious and enjoyable (the roast beef had minimal fat, which was great, and the dessert on the second day was particularly tasty). Overall, the service was straightforward yet well-balanced, matching its price point. One downside was that Onsen use wasn’t allowed on checkout day due to crowds of ski guests. It would have been nice if guests could still use it on their final day, especially after skiing when heading home with a cold body wasn’t ideal.