Hotel Colosseum Inn Tateshina — Hotel in Tateshina

Hotel exceeded my expectations. Although it was celebrating it's 23rd anniversary the hotel felt fresh and must have been renovated. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The restaurant is pricey bit we chose the fusion Japanese style restaurant in a separate building. Also not cheap bit well worth it and the nomihodai menu for 1,890 meant we could try all 7 types of local sake they had. The breakfast buffet was packed with fresh local vegetables and juice and the main breakfast dishes such as the omlette with fresh local eggs were all delicious. The bath is not pure onsen water but still pleasant. This is not a 5 star place, but if you are looking for something above average with friendly service and non-commercialized feel, this is a...

Hotel exceeded my expectations. Although it was celebrating it's 23rd anniversary the hotel felt fresh and must have been renovated. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The restaurant is pricey bit we chose the fusion Japanese style restaurant in a separate building. Also not cheap bit well worth it and the nomihodai menu for 1,890 meant we could try all 7 types of local sake they had. The breakfast buffet was packed with fresh local vegetables and juice and the main breakfast dishes such as the omlette with fresh local eggs were all delicious. The bath is not pure onsen water but still pleasant. This is not a 5 star place, but if you are looking for something above average with friendly service and non-commercialized feel, this is a...

Situated right above Lake Megami, and near some small ski areas, the Colosseum is as scenic a winter spot as one could want, with white birch and even a wine hot spring. Throw in excellent service and huge, modern rooms and this is a great getaway for work, family or romance. I imagine in summer the hiking, swimming and fishing must be even as great a draw. Caveat: I did not pay the bill, so cannot estimate value, but experience was excellent and would...