Slopeside alpine haven
Skiers step directly off the Ace Family Run into an airy alpine lounge centered on a glass-enclosed fireplace.
What it’s good at
Notable
Dedicated concierge staff arrange slope-side gear rentals, private mountain excursions, and in-apartment dining across multi-bedroom penthouses.
Notable
Natural thermal onsen baths, a sauna, and private balcony rotenburo tubs accompany slope-view heated pool swimming.
Notable
Direct ski-in, ski-out slope access pairs with an outdoor heated pool and full-service winter gear shop.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
The hotel’s design aesthetic generally skews contemporary and alpine cool. You’ll spot soft leather chairs next to a gorgeous table made from reclaimed wood.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in Upper Hirafu village, the resort sits seconds from the Ace Family quad lift and steps from local izakayas.
The rooms
Timber and stone apartments feature full Miele kitchens, while select penthouses offer private outdoor rotenburo baths framing Mount Yotei.
The pool and spa
Bring a swimsuit.
An outdoor heated swimming pool looks out over the slopes, and Reju Spa provides post-ski recovery massages.
The onsen
Soak slowly.
Stone-walled indoor bathhouses feed mineral-rich spring water beside a sauna, and outdoor baths look toward Mount Yotei.
Vale Bar & Grill
Floor-to-ceiling windows look straight onto the ski run. Guests gather for Japanese whisky and dinner around live-edge timber tables.
How it began
Opened in 2009, this property pioneered Niseko's condotel concept, merging private alpine apartment living with full resort hotel services.
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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.