Aqua Hotel Premium

I always stay here as a base for skiing.This Hotel offers access to an affiliated multi-story parking garage across the road, and having a roof is especially reassuring on snowy days.In the large public bath on the top floor, you can relax while taking in beautiful mountain views. The sauna and cold bath in particular are the perfect way to refresh and soothe tired muscles after skiing.This time I used the Hotel’s partner package for Takamine Mountain Park (formerly ASAMA2000), but with many other ski resorts—such as Sugadaira, Yachiho, and Yunomaru—within about an hour’s drive, it’s an ideal location and an Accommodation I truly recommend to skiers.

This was my first stay. It’s conveniently located right by Sakudaira Station. There’s also an AEON nearby, which was perfect for a walk after using the hot bath Facility after check-in. The elevator requires a Room key. The hot bath Facility also uses a code entry system, which felt reassuring. The Room has only a shower, but it wasn’t cramped, and the view of Mt. Asama from the window was wonderful. Breakfast was delicious, and I could enjoy it at a relaxed pace in a quiet setting. Perhaps families are seated separately; further inside, families seemed to be happily enjoying their meal. Considering the price, it’s only one stop away from Karuizawa and still offers this level of quality, so I would stay again. I gave 4 stars because I prefer very hot water and found the bath temperature a bit low.