Hotel Grand Phenix
The Hotel Grand Phenix is a European-style chalet offering mostly western (European-style) rooms and is located ski-in/out at
Okushiga Kogen ski area.
The hotel is tastefully furnished with European style timber furniture and has exposed timber and stone features throughout.
Where is the Hotel Grand Phenix?
The hotel is located 1 minute walk from the nearest Okushiga Kogen ski lift and is effectively ski-in/ski-out.
It is 57km (approx 1:30 hours) from JR Nagano Station.
To get there, you can get a
Shiga Kogen bus from the Tokyo airports.
Rooms
There are 3 general room types at the Hotel Grand Phenix and all are large by Japanese standards suited to 2 - 4 guests per room:
Twin Room (Standard & Deluxe)
(max 2 guests)
Suites (Junior, Deluxe & Royal)
(max 4 guests)
Japanese Tatami Rooms
(2 guests + 2 extra beds possible)
All rooms have TV, DVD and a satellite channel, LAN connection and wifi (free), telephone, bathrobes, hair dryer and private bathrooms plus complimentary toiletries.
Facilities
The hotel has a superb indoor Japanese bath house (onsen).
There is also a large indoor heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, saunas and relaxation rooms.
One of the big pluses for this hotel is that it has a beautiful lounge area with open fireplace and a bar, so it has a place where you can congregate with family and friends after skiing.
Other facilities and services include a ski storage area, coin laundry, ski rentals, a Phenix ski shop, DVD rentals, vending machines, and room service.
Restaurants & Bars
The Hotel Grand Phenix has 2 high quality restaurants; one serving authentic Japanese cuisine and the other serving exquisite Italian food (what else would you expect from a European style chalet!)
There is a cocktail bar and lounge area which is a great place to hang out in the evenings.