A hotel on the shores of Lake Kussharo with fabulous room lake views and with friendly staff

2024/08/31に口コミを投稿

As one of the several accommodations in our 10-day Hokkaido self-drive vacation, my family and I stayed one weekday night at Kussharo Prince Hotel. Getting to hotel & parking: The hotel is located at the south western part of Lake Kussharo along Bihoro National Highway or National Route 243. We arrived here in the late afternoon using Apple Maps and Google Maps on the Apple Car Play in our rental car, after prior sightseeing of Oshinkoshin Waterfall and 5 attractions in the Akan Mashu National Park (so it had been a long day for us). We parked our car for free in the open car park (with some 160 parking lots) that is opposite a lovely pond and walked about 60 metres to the hotel main entrance. I don’t see any local bus plying National Route 243. If you take the train to the JR Mashu Station (B64) on the Senmō Main Line or to the JR Bihoro Station (A65) on the Sekihoku Main Line, you still have to take a taxi to the hotel. We chose this hotel because of its excellent and convenient location: (1) it is at the shore of lake Kussharo, which at 79.7 square kilometers is the largest caldera lake in Japan. (2) it is near to two Lake Kussharo observatory or lookout points – Bihoro Pass (12 kiolmeters, 15 minutes’ drive) and Tsubetsu Pass Observatory (11 kilometers, 25 minutes’ drive up the mountain). There is an external travel agency within the hotel that runs an early morning tour to see the unkai or “sea of clouds” exclusively from the observatory tower at Tsubetsu Pass Observatory. You would have to book the tour the previous night and the travel agency would advise whether the tour is available based on the unkai forecast. As I missed the booking, I took my chance and drove up to the Pass at 6:30am and saw the coverage of just a few scattered clouds over Lake Kussharo (and I did not see any tour group at the lookout point that whole morning). (3) all 208 hotel rooms face Lake Kussharo Hotel staff: All the hotel staff that we interact with were friendly and respectful. It started first with the gentleman receptionist who checked us in speaking fluent English. He took a laminated information sheet and was patient to explain to us the following: (1) check in time is 2pm, check out time is 11 am the next day (2) Restaurant Loupeign/Loupeigne on the first floor serves buffet dinner between 6 – 8:30 pm at ¥5000 (adult), ¥3500 (student), ¥1750 (children aged 4 to 6 years old) and these rates are seasonal (3) Restaurant Loupeign/Loupeigne serves set breakfast between 6:30 – 9 am at ¥2600 (adult), ¥1820 (student), ¥910 (children aged 4 to 6 years old) and these rates are seasonal (4) in-house open-air but covered onsen or hot springs on the third floor which opens 5 to 10 am and 2 pm to 12 midnight. We have to bring our room towers and wear a yukata and slippers to the onsen (5) the convenience shop or store at basement B1 opens 8 – 11 am and 4 – 9 pm (6) the games/arcade room (including table tennis) at basement B1 opens 4 – 10 pm (7) the laundry room basement B1 is open 24 hours and costs ¥200 for a single wash and ¥100 for 30-minute drying (8) there is a microwave oven near to the elevators on the first floor After the explanations, I was comforted that this hotel is somewhat self-sufficient and meet the needs of its guests well considering that Kussharo Prince Hotel is not located in a city - it is some 16 kilometers away from Teshikaga city – and not every guest has a car. Hotel room: After we opened the door of our non-smoking 38.6 square metres Corner Triple Room on the fourth floor, we entered interestingly into a long corridor covered by light brown carpet and white wallpaper. Directly opposite the room door is the toilet room with bidet cistern and a small sink. As we walk along the corridor, first on the right is the en-suite brown tiled bathroom with a circular whirlpool bathtub (hotel calls it “blower bathtub”) that accommodates two adults, a sink, a large mirror, nicely placed toiletries and a shower room equipped with Pola body soap, shampoo and conditioner. Next on the left is a sliding door wardrobe closet with hangers. Finally the corridor leads into a spacious bedroom that comes with two twin (“Hollywood Twin”) beds, one single sofa bed, two maroon sofa chairs, one coffee table, one standing lamp, first bedside table with a safe, second bedside table that is a console with a digital clock and knobs/dials for room lightings and a long table fixed to the wall that houses the LCD TV, small refrigerator, mirror, kettle, cups, plates, tea packets, hotel information packages and a stool chair. At the far end of the room are two large windows diagonally opposite each other; while the windows cannot be opened, we opened the wooden door beneath the window to let natural air come into the room. I liked the following about the room: (1) the beds were comfortable such that we have a good night sleep (2) the theme colour of brown throughout the room is pleasant and associates with nature which is appropriate as the hotel is located on the shore of Lake Kussharo amidst natural flora (3) the entire room is covered by light brown carpet (no tiles) which gives that soft comfortable feeling when walking in the room (4) even with the single sofa bed, there is ample walking space and does not feel cramped or congested– thanks to the large area of the room. (5) room is well cleaned and quiet (6) the fabulous window view of Lake Kussharo although it is partially blocked by the trees (the highest floors will have unblocked views but would be more expensive) (7) complimentary Wi-Fi with fast connection speed (password was stated in the “Welcome to Kussharo Prince Hotel” paper in the hotel room table) (8) the toilet has a sink to wash our hands, unlike some hotels where you have to go from the no-sink toilet to the bathroom sink to wash your hands (9) enjoyed my first time in a whirlpool (jacuzzi) bathtub inside a hotel room. The jet spray force is strong and invigorates my body. I disliked the following about the room: (1) the air-con is not strong despite setting to the highest fan speed (2) the refrigerator is noisy Hotel restaurant: my family and I had dinner at the really huge Restaurant Loupeign/Loupeigne wherein its very high ballroom ceiling and very high full-length glass panes or panels at one end look into a peaceful pond, thereby generating a grand luxurious yet relaxed atmosphere when dining in this restaurant. The buffet dishes were in the centre and surrounded by dining tables and chairs that I think could easily sit at least 200 guests. The buffet spread was fantastic that I went a few rounds – salted scallop pieces, cakes, smoked potato salad, Bologna sausage salad, melted Gouda cheese, Hokkaido Mozzarella cheese, green beans with cashew nuts, tako wasabi (wasabi-flavoured octopus), cod bouillabaisse, eggplant and potato meat gratin, Mashu soba, sashimi (shrimp, blue flounder salmon), tempura (pumpkin, Teshikaga Shiitake mushroom, shishito pepper), Hokkaido milk panna cotta, Shiratama zenzai, ice cream amongst others. As we are not wine and beer drinkers, we drank green tea and Houji tea (roasted green tea) from the dispensing machine and did not order beverages, wines and beers as we have to pay extra. Overall, we had a pleasant stay in this 3-star hotel which takes care of the guests in being self-sufficient and at such an exotic location next to Japan’s largest caldera lake that I think would make a Kussharo prince (if there is ever one) have an enjoyable time. I would surely recommend this hotel if you are touring Akan Mashu National Park – there are so many attractions in this National Park that you deserve a stay at Kussharo Prince Hotel after a day of touring.

2023年09月に訪問

湖邊連鎖飯店 性價比還可以

2024/08/30に口コミを投稿

飯店位於屈斜路湖邊 建物蠻大的 有露天停車場 飯店本身有年代感了 不過維持得還算不錯 附有大浴場 很受歡迎一直都很多人在使用 這次是透過飯店預定了季節限定的湖邊露營烤肉專案 有主建物的房間也有一個湖邊的營帳 還有夜晚湖邊烤肉 主建物的房間有點陳舊 不過不算小有一個沙發區可休憩 營帳的部分空間還蠻大的 雖說位於湖邊 但湖邊有一排樹木 所以在露營區是看不太到湖的 露營區有升營火還有休憩區 所以反而比較適合看夜晚星空 營帳可能使用多年 白色的帆布上已有許多霉斑 但裡面的床鋪陳設等等是都蠻乾淨的 雖附有暖爐 但九月湖邊的夜晚還是好冷 連窩在被窩裡還會冷到發抖 所以晚上還是回飯店裡睡覺 晚餐的烤肉食材不錯份量剛好 整體而言還蠻喜歡這個季節專案 不過有一點不滿意的地方 就是第二天的早餐 可能是我們不在營帳所以沒有幫忙準備 需自行到餐廳跟餐廳人員拿餐盒 如果能事先告知就好些

2023年08月に訪問

屈斜路の眺め

2024/08/07に口コミを投稿

心癒される屈斜路湖の眺めは、そのまま。泉質もいい。 団体客とぶつかったので、夕食時の騒がしはひどかった。西洋系外国人が円陣を組んでコールしていたが、職員が、ちょっとは控えるように声かけはできなかったものか？ サスティナブルの名の下、部屋には歯ブラシと綿棒のみ。必要な人は売店で買ってね、と言うスタイル。そこまで拘るのなら、朝食の紙コップによる牛乳飲み比べはどうなのかしらん？

2024年08月に訪問

景色は素晴らしい

2023/08/11に口コミを投稿

今回は団体客とぶつかることがなかったので、温泉も広々快適に過ごすことができた。 窓から望む屈斜路は、相変わらず心を癒してくれる。 しかし、初めて来た頃に比べると、随分と料理の質が低下したように思う。蟹足が山盛りあったあの頃が懐かしい。 また、サスティナブルという名のもとの経費節減が凄まじい。ペットボトルの水のサービス迄無くなって、自販機で1本150円のプリンスの水を書いました😱

2023年08月に訪問

屈斜路湖の湖岸にあり景観もよい。朝夕のビュッフェが最高に美味しい。

2023/08/03に口コミを投稿

第一に、まず夕食、朝食のビュッフェが最高に美味しく、凝っているし料理の種類も多い。サービスも良い。清潔。これだけの料理を準備するのも大変でスタッフの意気込みを感じる。　尚、夕食はビュッフェではなく、ステーキ膳を注文したが、オーダーしてから焼き始めるこだわりもあり、肉の素材もよく、美味しいステーキだった。ご飯に賛否両論だろうが、都会の私にはぱさついたようだが、北海道地元では好まれている米、ご飯であると後から知った。　ホテルからの景観も良い。フロントも親切で、宿泊客からの細かな要望にも対応してくれる。　大浴場は、非常に広いということはないが、清潔で快適。部屋の天井が高い。室内に道東の地図が掲示されているのも気配り細かい。　尚、リゾート型のため、ベルボーイは居らず、カートを貸してくれる。　立地な気分で「オレは客だ」の人には不向き。自分達で楽しめる、という人向け。家族、カップル、色々なグループに向いている。　尚、屈斜路湖の湖岸にあり、ホテルの外に行っても一番近いレストランは車で３０分はかかる。　食事はビュッフェ利用が現実的。　尚、朝のビュッフェは献立編成にA、Bの二種類あり、連泊しても飽きない工夫されている。

2023年07月に訪問