Niseko Freedom Inn

We stayed at the Freedom Inn very late in the ski season (April 10-19th 2012). Many of the lifts and the local centre at Hanazono (just down the road from the freedom Inn) had just closed for the season, so we were a little apprehensive about what to expect. We needn't have worried. We had a superb service from the staff. Not only did they meet us at the train station but they also: took us for ski and boot hire; ferried us daily to and from the open runs/ slopes at Hirafu; took us to nearby onsens; and every evening took us into nearby Kutchan for our evening meal at some fantastic Japanese restaurants that they had recommended. Our room was warm and very comfortable with TV, iPod station and ensuite. The inn was very quiet as we were the only people staying there! The weather was generally very good and we were able to ski every day. The pistes were nice and quiet and the quality of the snow was good considering it was spring time. We had a lovely time, thanks to the kindness of the staff at the Freedom Inn.

Great place! It's an inn, so as long as that what you expect you're fine. The best value for money in the area. Nothing to eat or do during the evenings but the stuff can drive you to/ from the town. The nicest, most accommodating and helpful people you can ask for. the DVD machine and free Internet in the room truly come in handy. One thing though: better use the sky bus to get there (over the train) spacially if you are with luggage.

Hotel folks are all very friendly and passionate to help, and extremely kind to provide free shuttle service to town, onsen, train station, restaurant and Hirafu area. This was my most memorable hotel stay during my trip to Japan. The hotel is walking distance to Hanazono ski resort which has pretty good mix of ski slopes and the hotel offer a special rate for a great value lift pass, so as special discount onsen. Most importantly hotel owner was kind enough to give us a free room upgrade which is way exceeded my expectation. Really grateful that i have chosen this hotel.

Staff are excellent, room very clean and comfortable, was a great stay, would return and recommend it to friends and family.

The hotel location is perfect, very close to the Hanazono 308 ski area. We stayed in the Bunk room, and needed to share the bathroom with others. It is not very easy to take a shower in the morning as the only hot shower started at 7 am and everyone rush there for a morning refreshment before breakfast and outdoor activities. It would be better if the hot shower started 1 or 2 hours earlier.

I fell in love with this Inn when I first stepped in. With 18 cosy rooms, it is a boutique hotel indeed. I felt that I was a guest in someone's home. We were on our honeymoon and the Inn's staff spared no expense at making it a *special* time for us. They welcomed us with a bottle of champagne and went out of their way with making dinner recommendations and reservations. It was personalised service - and you'll never find that in a large hotel. It is located right next to the Hanozono 308 Ski Facility, very convenient for skiers. The hotel also offered free transportation service from the JR railway station. They also provide a free shuttle service in the evenings to and from the nearby towns for dinner. The deluxe double room was spacious & had modern amenities like a wide flat screen television, DVD player, Hi-fi set and an ipod docking station! This hotel deserves nothing less than my compliments. 5-stars!