ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort by IHG
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.44 out of 5 (33 reviews). Guests praise the spacious rooms and well-planned bed layout, and they also rate the views from the rooms. Some mention the communal bath and enjoying dinner and breakfast made with local ingredients. On the other hand, some reviews point out that families with children cannot use the lounge from the early evening, so it is worth keeping the timing in mind during a family stay.
Kids Facilities
Cribs and folding beds
Cribs and folding beds
Cribs and folding beds can be used in the guest rooms. Because bedding for sleeping with a small child can be set up in your room, this is handy for families who need bedding beyond co-sleeping. Cribs may incur a charge.
- •Use of a crib may incur a charge.
Children's accommodation rates
Children's accommodation rates
Children of junior high school age and older pay the same rate as adults. Children from age 4 through elementary school are charged 10,000 yen (15,000 yen in December), which includes breakfast, afternoon tea and Apero Time (soft drinks), whether or not they use bedding. Children aged 0 to 3 who co-sleep stay free of charge, but meals and amenities are not included.
- •Even on plans that include dinner, meals for children of elementary school age and under are not included and must be ordered separately at the hotel.
Using Apero Time
Using Apero Time
Apero Time, held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., is when drinks, including alcoholic ones, and light bites are served. Guests traveling with children aged 12 and under cannot use it in the lounge, but it can be served in your room on request.
- •Guests traveling with children aged 12 and under cannot use Apero Time in the lounge.
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Overview
ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort by IHG, set in Appi Kogen in Hachimantai, Iwate, is the first five-star luxury resort in the northern Tohoku region. Its 38 rooms come in 7 types, and 4 of those types include rooms with a hinoki-cypress bath. Children aged 0 to 3 who co-sleep stay free of charge, and children from age 4 through elementary school stay at a child rate that includes breakfast, afternoon tea and Apero Time. Cribs are also available, so the resort is well set up for family stays.
Rooms
The 38 guest rooms are divided into 7 types. The Classic Room is around 33 sq m with 2 double beds and sleeps 1 to 2 guests. The Premium Room is 68 sq m, with 2 queen beds, an indoor hinoki-cypress bath, a walk-in closet and a terrace, and sleeps 1 to 3 guests. The 102 sq m Fours type has 2 queen beds, an indoor hinoki-cypress bath and a spacious living area, and sleeps 1 to 4 guests. The 131 sq m Appi Suite is a two-bedroom type with 1 king bed and 2 queen beds, sleeping 1 to 6 guests. The 306 sq m Presidential Suite has a kitchen, an indoor hinoki-cypress bath and a roof garden, and sleeps 1 to 4 guests. Four of the 7 types come with a hinoki-cypress view bath facing the ski slopes.
Dining
Breakfast is served at Hakuro from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. (last orders 10:30 a.m.), with a choice of Western or Japanese. For dinner you can choose a Japanese or Western course, but the restaurant runs on reservations, so you need to book a table in advance whatever your accommodation plan includes. Children of junior high school age and older pay the same rate as adults. Children from age 4 through elementary school are charged 10,000 yen (15,000 yen in December), which includes breakfast, afternoon tea and Apero Time (soft drinks), whether or not they use bedding. Children aged 0 to 3 who co-sleep stay free of charge, but no meals or amenities are provided for them. Even on plans that include dinner, meals for children of elementary school age and under are not included and must be ordered separately at the hotel. Apero Time, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., is when drinks, including alcoholic ones, and light bites are served. Guests traveling with children aged 12 and under cannot use it, but it can be served in your room on request.
Baths and Onsen
The onsen communal bath on the top floor has two kinds of baths, a rock bath and a hinoki-cypress bath, and is open from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. It also has an open-air bath and a sauna. There is no private-hire bath, so if you want to bathe just as a family, choose a room type with a hinoki-cypress view bath and enjoy a soak in your own room. A bathing tax of 150 yen per person is charged separately.
Family-Friendly Features
Cribs and folding beds can be used in the guest rooms, and cribs may incur a charge. The building is non-smoking apart from the designated smoking areas. The dress code at the restaurant Hakuro is formal wear, so plan your children's clothing accordingly. The fitness gym is open 24 hours, but guests under 16 cannot use it. No childcare service is offered.
Access
The nearest station, Appi Kogen Station, is about 5 minutes away by car, and a free shuttle runs from the station to the hotel. Parking has space for 20 vehicles and is free for staying guests. In winter, studless tires or chains are required. Checkout is at 11 a.m., and late checkout is also available.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 117-46 Appi Kogen, Hachimantai, Iwate 028-7306 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | About 5 minutes by car from Appi Kogen Station. |
| trainNearest station | Appi Kogen Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available for 20 vehicles, free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| callPhone | +81-195-68-7550 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, Mastercard, Saison, AEON, Rakuten Card, ANA |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/hachimantai/axtap/hoteldetailopen_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort by IHG best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Does ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort by IHG have baby beds?
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Baby beds are available to rent. See the Kids Facilities section on this page for details.
Is there parking at ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort by IHG?
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Parking: Parking is available for 20 vehicles, free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis.
How do you get to ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort by IHG?
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About 5 minutes by car from Appi Kogen Station.
Do we need to reserve a table for dinner?
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Breakfast and dinner are served in the restaurants, and the dinner restaurant runs on reservations. Whether your plan includes breakfast and dinner or breakfast only, you need to reserve a time and the number of guests if you want to have dinner at the restaurant.
Can we eat in our room?
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Breakfast and dinner are not served in your room and are served at the restaurants in the hotel. Room service is available in the guest rooms.
Is early check-in or late checkout possible?
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If there is availability on the day, early check-in and late checkout can be used for an additional charge, but they are not guaranteed.
When and where do we pay for our stay?
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The room charge is paid at the front desk at checkout. You can also settle your bill after check-in, before you leave.
From what age do children's rates apply?
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Children aged 0 to 3 can co-sleep free of charge, but no meals or amenities are provided. Children from age 4 through elementary school are charged 10,000 yen (15,000 yen in December), including breakfast, afternoon tea and Apero Time. Children of junior high school age and older pay the same rate as adults.
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