Chalet Ivy was a fabulous place to stay. It has a fantastic location, and despite being in the thick of Hirafu, it was a delightfully quiet location.

The hotel was aesthetically beautiful, with lots of light tones that made it feel very cheery. We stayed in a superior room that was generously sized, and we particularly enjoyed the surreal views up to the night skiing. The beds were incredibly comfortable and had exceptional manchester. The bathroom was over-sized (especially the shower) and it had a particularly fancy toilet (even by Japanese standards!).

We also enjoyed the views up to the Hirafu ski area from the casual dining restaurant where we savoured the absolutely amazing breakfasts, and a nice simple dinner.

The hotel has lots of great facilities. We didn’t get a chance to use them all (no energy left after skiing to hit the gymnasium for example!), although the onsen was very lovely. Not many of the Niseko hotels have onsens, so it was rather special to be able to soak the weary bones without leaving the hotel.

The high levels of service and helpfulness of the staff (who all speak English) were also of particular note. If you’re looking for an indulgent stay in Niseko, we can highly recommend Chalet Ivy.
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