ttuchin 0 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 We are after budget accommodation near shuttle buses, near ski fields and near a few restaurants. We are three families who dont need much nightlife, just a good meal and a chilled out place to hang in the evenings Any recommendations between Snow beds Backpackers at Echoland, Penke Panke at Wadano and The Lab in Happo? Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 dunno about any of those - but we stayed a Hotel montblanc and found the staff to be friendly, and the food good. Link to post Share on other sites
Ross 4 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 We are booked in at Penke Panke for feb 2011. Last time we where in the area we stayed at Brownies cabins in Echo land great for familys but had to catch shuttles every where.Penke Panke looks like a short walk across the road slip on the skis and away you go.Also quite a few places to eat close by. Link to post Share on other sites
klebber 0 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Friends of ours stayed in Penke last year. They came back very displeased with the service they had (can try to get details) but I remember they said that they would never go back or recommend the place to anyone. Link to post Share on other sites
sanjo 2 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 There's tons of Hakuba choice on SnowJapan - I'd help support those places and in turn this site always as a first look. http://www.snowjapan.com/e/hotel/hakuba-nagano-accommodation.html Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 See Sanjo's comment The Lab is a supporter of here. You could email the guys listed with your requirements as some act as property managers for a wide range of places, not just their own. I haven't stayed at either of the places in Echoland so cant directly comment but both the Lab and Snowbeds are on the shuttle services - these are great although getting back to Echoland in the middle of the day should you want to isn't as easy as you would assume but no real problem. Both are in easy walking distance of the Echoland restaurant/bar area although I'm thinking Snowbirds is closer. I like this area as it is small and pretty laid back. Try a chicken burger at "Sounds Like Cafe", not quite what you expect but yummy all the same. Happy hour at the Whitehorse was a great way to start a chilled evening, even if sometimes it didn't end that way Link to post Share on other sites
Ross 4 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Yes I always check the snow japan site first.Have booked our last 3 accom from the pages dont know how I got on to Penke Panke see some Ausies have purchased it recently.Klebber dont worry I always check the accom on trip adviser to check peoples comments and ratings Will be letting the guys know about SJ site when we are there :)Yes panhead the return shuttles did not start untill 2.00pm when we where last there.Did not worry my sons and I but wife wanted to go home at lunch time once but unable. guess she could of caught a taxi.Echo land is great and highly recommend the brownies cabins for groups and familys.also a good place to let off your fire works purchased from the store. Link to post Share on other sites
joshnii 2 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Personally, I often take what I read on review sites with pinches of salt. There are some seriously dubious goings on with some places - owners and enemies posting wildly different stories. Not meaning about Japan in particular, just in general. And of course, not for all places. (Disclaimers are always good to shout out before you get shouted out at) Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Stayed at Snowbeds like 7-8 years ago twice and didnt mind it. It is right on the bus line so getting to resorts is a pinch, walking distance of onsens, restaurants, and bars. I think at around 10pm it was volume down on the telly/stereo so the only noise really were all the drunks coming in late at night stammering around. Dont know if I had a family that Id stay there though. Just my 2 yen. Link to post Share on other sites
ttuchin 0 Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 would love details on what was wron with it if you can get em off your friend. thanks for the post Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Moderator SnowJapan.Com#4 5 Posted September 20, 2010 SnowJapan Moderator Share Posted September 20, 2010 Just deleted a few posts. Sorry this is not a thread to list links of outside websites and/or a thread for throwing thinly disguised hatred out on people you don't like, for whatever reason. The - unchanged for years - Forums guidelines are quite clear in that respect. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Hanky Panky sounds like a good hotel name. Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 My mate Natalie scored a job at Penke Panke this year. She is a classic and am sure she would help look after you if you are staying there. Link to post Share on other sites
Ross 4 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Are you at Hakuba in feb Pete? Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Will be in late Feb Roscoe from about the 21st mate. In Niseko prior to that. If you are still in town then lets grab a beer at Master Blaster Link to post Share on other sites
klebber 0 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Originally Posted By: klebber Friends of ours stayed in Penke last year. They came back very displeased with the service they had (can try to get details) but I remember they said that they would never go back or recommend the place to anyone. Rude hosts. Not very clean or looked after when they want. Link to post Share on other sites
Ross 4 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 We leave on the 23rd of feb so that sounds like a good plan Link to post Share on other sites
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