Beppu, JapanKannawa
ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa by IHG
Hilltop onsen outpost
Kannawa Beppu, Japan
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Design LuxeOutside the door
The house
IHGHilltop onsen outpost
Hillside breezes drift through soaring lobby pavilions woven with Beppu bamboo, leading out to daybeds facing steam rising over the bay.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Myoban mineral bathhouses, indoor cypress baths, private rotenburo suites, and a hilltop infinity pool overlooking Beppu Bay.
Notable
Soaring lobby pavilions showcase handcrafted Beppu bamboo weaving, local stonework, and contemporary woodwork by Hashimoto Yukio.
Notable
Club lounge hospitality, terrace hot spring baths, dedicated concierge service, and generous suites with bay-facing daybeds.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
The rooms and suites are spacious, handsome, and exceedingly comfortable; some feature their own private onsen baths, while all at least come with terraces.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Perched on a quiet Kannawa hillside, the resort overlooks historic onsen alleys, columns of geothermal steam, and the blue expanse beyond.
The rooms
Club rooms and suites feature private open-air onsen baths set on cedar terraces, overlooking the Kannawa district and Beppu Bay.
Spa, pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
An outdoor heated infinity pool faces the bay, beside a 24-hour gym and botanical treatment suites with hinoki tubs.
The onsen
Soak slowly.
Natural Myoban hot springs feed indoor cypress baths and stone rotenburo rock pools looking out over Beppu Bay.
Restaurant
The Lounge
Armchairs and a glowing woven bamboo screen set the scene for afternoon tea overlooking the surrounding mountains.
At the table
Dining ranges from Bungo beef at Atelier and omakase sushi to evening cocktails and regional shochu at The Bar.
How it began
Local artisans hand-wove the nine-meter bamboo screen wall anchoring the lobby, interpreting traditional Oita craft patterns into modern architectural scale.
Good to know
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.