Hotel Angel Grandia Echigo Nakazato

We tried two rooms this time (this is our second visit to the same location one year apart): one Japanese.style and one western. After sleeping on the floor and getting sore, we moved to the western style room with the usual beds and we're extremely happier. It is literally 2+1 apartment with 2 rooms with their own Japanese sliding doors. (Good for parent privacy). The room had a complete dining set woth 5 chairs. Great view of the ski slope the hotel has (which open on 21st - don't go earlier if you will ski). There is a full-fledged family mart at the lobby. The restaurant is also very good. Nearby are Gala and yuzawa ski centers with have a variety of slopes if you are seeking a longer slope than the one the hotel has. Ski rental center is literally next door from the hotel. There is green shuttle every hour to the station and the ski centres named above. There is a public bath i never tied but I heard from the other Japanese guests that it is great.

There was a beginners snow slope right there next to the hotel. We had some problems with lessons in English at the Ski school. They charge a fortunate are not flexible at all. The hotel staff go above and beyond to be helpful however- even driving me to an ATM when my card wouldn't work in their machine so I could hire ski stuff which is cash only. There is a locker key system for storing your bags on departure and arrival that can be confusing. The buffet is great and we loved the onson. There are cute robes in the room and a gym and pool. The room actually became too warm at night and we couldn't turn the heat down!

Conveniently located with shuttle bus and walking distance to Nakazoto ski resort. Family mart downstairs was convenient too. Tamami was spacious and comfortable.

Kids can play woth snow just beside the hotel buildinh

Ski in ski out. It was snowing when we were there. So fresh snow all the time during our stay. Chairlift is just 100 meters from the hotel back exit. Rental of snow equipment just infront of the hotel. You ll pay half of the rental rate if you stay in this hotel. Scenery....mesmerising!. Look forward for future trip here.