SCOUT REVIEW
If ever there were a chance to compare hotels to the British Monarchy then the two Prince Hotels in Furano would be it. The original, or “Old” Prince would be the equivalent of Prince Charles – it’s been around for a while, has perhaps seen better days (though still scrubs up OK) and it occupies a prime location. The “New” Furano Prince Hotel therefore would be Prince William – younger, better looking, well-loved and enjoys the spotlight much more than its father.
But in all seriousness, the “Old” Prince is a decent hotel with rooms that are well-maintained, comfortable and clean. The hotel has a very friendly and homey atmosphere maybe because the guests here are not too fussy and are more laid back. It does not have an international ambiance compared to the New Prince hotel and you see more locals staying here.
Furano Prince Hotel has four types of rooms. Scout does not recommend the Twin B Rooms simply because they’re so small and you will have to fight for space with all your gear – and that would even be with just one in the room. The Twin A Rooms are more spacious and comfortable. All the twin rooms have their own bathroom and shower. The Maisonette Room and the Maisonette Suite Rooms are very comfortable and roomy and span across two floors. Scout recommends the Maisonette Suite Rooms which feature a living area downstairs and large beds upstairs. The Maisonette Room does have a living area too but it feels little like a train carriage as the room consists of two sofas facing each other (they can be made into beds).
Scout recommends the rooms located in the annex building but do bear in mind that the annex building does not have any lifts except for a suitcase elevator. All the rooms have views of the valley, snow banks or forests.
The main restaurant serves up dinner and breakfast, and is also a great stop for skiers to have lunch. You can also enjoy a few drinks while taking in the great views from the bar. If you want to use the wifi you’ll be restricted to the rather uncomfortable chairs in the lobby. The hotel has a hot bath area but this is not a natural onsen.
Furano Prince Hotel cannot be compared to New Prince Hotel in terms of facilities and luxuriousness, but it has clean and comfortable rooms, a fantastic location and is very friendly on the wallet!
Who should stay here
Furano Prince Hotel is great for those who want a ski-in, ski-out location and hotel facilities on a tighter budget, and aren’t particularly fussy.
Location
Furano Prince Hotel is a 10-minute downhill walk to the Kitanomine restaurants and bars. It is in a ski in/ski to the Furano Ski Resort slopes. It is a short ski down to the main gondola and beginner area.
Find a great map of the Kitaonomine Village area and location of Furano Prince Hotel here.
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About Furano
Furano is up there with the best when it comes to ski resorts in Japan. Offering a wide variety of terrain, lots of powder, a good selection of accommodation and a relatively authentic village and nearby town, it has something for everyone and will suit a range of tastes and budgets. Furano is a good mix of Western influences and comforts, and Japanese culture. The ski resort itself caters to all ability levels and skiing preferences, from advanced off-piste and amazing sidecountry (easily accessed) to long leg-burning groomed runs. Receiving abundant snowfall each season (up to 9 metres), Furano is a perfect spot to experience true Hokkaido powder.
Read more about Furano and other hotels in the area.
Hotel Amenities
- Convenience Store
- Ski Storage
- Onsen (artificial)
- Restaurant
- Electric Kettles in Rooms
- Hair Dryer in Rooms
- Refrigerators in Rooms
- Toileteries supplied
- Photocopying (b+w, color), fax, Internet (charges apply), and 3 coin-operated Internet terminals (100 yen/10 minutes)
- Free Parking
- Free wifi in lobby only
Hotel Policies
Arrival Details: The hotel is located on a stop of the Hokkaido Resort Liner.
Furano Prince Hotel is a typical Japanese hotel with onsen facilities. Please read our guides on staying in a Japanese Hotel and to Onsen Etiquette.
Property T&Cs:
- All guests may be required to give their full name, age, passport number, postal address, nationality and occupation on or prior to check-in, in compliance with Japanese Law.
- Property is non-smoking.
- Cots (cribs) and highchairs can be requested at time of booking and are subject to availability and an extra charge.
- Guests accept responsibility for damage to the property, fittings, furniture, keys and other chattels caused during their occupation, including any consequential losses incurred.
- Credit card details and authorization may be required to be provided upon prior check-in as a security deposit.
- Check-out is 10AM. Late check-outs may be possible on a request basis and a charge applies.
- Parking during winter months is severely restricted and must be requested and confirmed for each booking if required.
- Children aged 2-6 years are at a reduced rate. Please contact Scout for an updated quote based on the ages of those travelling.
Available: This selection is currently available for this price. Once you submit an inquiry our agents will confirm your booking via email and send you an invoice for a deposit. You will need to pay a 25% deposit within 7 days (unless otherwise specified) to secure the booking.
On Request: Our agents need to confirm availability of this room. Once you submit a request we will endeavour to get back to you by the next business day to confirm availability (some properties may take longer). If prices are listed they are the exact prices for your dates, room selection and room occupancy. Where prices are not listed we will confirm the price when we confirm availability. In either instance, you are not committed to your selection until after we confirm availability and price. Once you agree to that confirmation, you will be sent an invoice and will need to pay a 25% deposit within 7 days (unless otherwise specified) to secure the booking. If your requested room is not available, we will present alternative options.
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