Hotel Grand Phenix Okushiga

“Charming, Old World Style Service at the Top of Japan”

Returning after 2 years, we have been coming to the Phenix for over a 12 year period. This hotel is an anachronism in todays market. High levels of service, real old fashioned service in a boutique hotel that makes you feel you are in the heart of Europe, rather than the Japanese Shiga Highlands.… lisää

Returning after 2 years, we have been coming to the Phenix for over a 12 year period. This hotel is an anachronism in todays market. High levels of service, real old fashioned service in a boutique hotel that makes you feel you are in the heart of Europe, rather than the Japanese Shiga Highlands. This year, for the first time they unveil an outdoor undercover onsen ( public bath) on what appears to be a balcony structure. Soaking while the snow is falling is magic. If the chill air is a problem the regular bath with panoramic views is still there. Add a pool, jacuzzi, cold pool, sauna, rental and ski service, and a lounge that serves pretty good cocktails and jackpot! All the basics are of high standard, beds, linen, pillows, fluffy towels, robes and slippers are all of a high standard, Room humidifier and some free complimentary non alcoholic beverages in the fridge. Decor is traditional. We find that when we come here at the end of our Japan ski trip we finally relax. An English room guide would really assist Western Guests to get the most out of their experience. 2 Restaurants and the lounge bar. Phenix outlet shop. This hotel is ski in and almost out. But be aware that Okushiga Kogen is exposed when weather comes in and the lifts close. Lifts were closed 3 days during the week we visited. You may need to take the shuttle bus to nearby Yakebitaiyama to ski. When the lifts are open there is a dreary skate uphill ( both directions) to adjoin the rest of Shiga Kogen.

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“A unique hotel to relax and ski”

This hotel for japanese and westerners offers onsen, pool, sauna and 2 differents kinds of restaurants (italian and japanese). Lounge with hudge and central fire place, where we can have delicious hot chocolate. A gym would be an additionnal asset.

“Bring a book and your laptop”

Very nice and spacious hotel, beautiful powder snow. We were snowed in for 3 days and there is very little to do. You are stuck in the middle of nowhere. Only 2 restaurants Japanese or Italian and they are quite pricey. Bring a book and a laptop with Netflix as there are no English speaking cha… lisää

Very nice and spacious hotel, beautiful powder snow. We were snowed in for 3 days and there is very little to do. You are stuck in the middle of nowhere. Only 2 restaurants Japanese or Italian and they are quite pricey. Bring a book and a laptop with Netflix as there are no English speaking channels, no videos and no books.

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