Kose Onsen vs The Prince Karuizawa Hotel

Same City · Karuizawa Distance: 7.0km

Overview

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Kose Onsen

★★★ 3-Star
7.9 94
Karuizawa
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The Prince Karuizawa Hotel

★★★★★ 5-Star
8.6 2,344
Karuizawa
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.9 (254)
8.6 (2,909)
Booking.com
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8.1 (165)
Expedia
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8.8 (311)
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8.3 (13)
Trip.com
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9.4 (168)
Overall Average
7.9 (254)
8.6 (3,566)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Kose Onsen The Prince Karuizawa Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the excellent free outdoor onsen with perfect temperature + Stunning forest, golf course, and lake views from rooms are frequently praised
+ Front desk staff are very friendly and smiling, repeatedly mentioned + Rooms are spacious, clean, with comfortable beds - repeated in reviews
+ Quiet mountain setting and retro vibe great for relaxation + Free drinks/snacks at library cafe and bike rentals are highlights
+ Elegant forest environment suits self-driving travelers + Shuttle buses and friendly staff service are convenient
+ Nature walks around are relaxing
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Mountain location makes transport inconvenient with early last bus times - Building and room interiors feel dated - repeated complaints
- No nearby shops or amenities, need to prepare snacks - Onsen/spa is 5-15 min shuttle away, inconvenient for some
- Old building and facilities feel dated - Some restaurant staff attitude and cleanliness issues noted

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Self-driving travelers

Recommended For

Couples Families Sports enthusiasts

Guest Reviews

Kose Onsen

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Friendly front desk, free outdoor onsen fun, tasty breakfast

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Well-maintained on-site onsen great after walking

Agoda 8.4 Solo

Quiet retro feel, happy solo onsen time

Check bus times

Agoda 6.8 Couple

Free outdoor onsen highlight

Inconvenient transport, early last bus

Agoda 7.2 Family

Private outdoor bath refreshing and clean

Breakfast bland

The Prince Karuizawa Hotel

Booking.com 3.6 Family

View, lounge, car service great

Rude staff at basement restaurant, dangerous pin on floor

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

Bike rentals and forest rides amazing, comfy room

Expedia 10.0

Excellent onsen and staff

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Pond and autumn tree views stunning, friendly staff

Agoda 9.6 Family with kids

Cozy clean room, relaxing onsen, professional staff

Location Comparison

Distance: 7.0km

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