Niseko, JapanHanazono
Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO
Slopeside design lodge
Hanazono Niseko, Japan
Opened
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
Nikko StyleSlopeside design lodge
Hanazono's ski slopes meet an energetic mountain base centered on open social spaces and local Hokkaido craft.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
In the lobby, a large LED light installation and DJ booth play colors and sounds according to the time of year and day, whilst in the contemporary rooms, large picture windows offer a view of the changing seasons.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Facing the slopes of Niseko Hanazono Resort, surrounded by woodland beneath Mount Annupuri.
The rooms
Bedrooms frame views of Mount Annupuri woodland, and seventh- and eighth-floor rooms feature private hot-spring baths.
The onsen and gym
Stone-lined indoor baths hold natural spring water, and the gym uses handmade wooden WaterRower rowing machines.
Restaurant
Style Kitchen
Breakfast and dinner buffets center on Hokkaido seafood and produce, served beside an open kitchen under timber-beamed ceilings.
At the table
The ground-floor bar pours siphon coffee by day, switching to regional Shiribeshi gins and Hokkaido craft beers after dark.
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Our shorthand
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.