Originally Posted by evergrn

I looked into both places, and I found out neither is natural hot spring. Just heated water in their common baths.

I too am not a fan of Prince. I've only stayed at two Prince properties that I liked: Alyeska and Sakura Towers. Most of them are so-so, and some are filthy. So I know Prince is not exactly upscale either and I appreciate your recs but, having looked at photos and reviews of your two places, Prince Shizukuishi still seems closer to upscale than those places. Of course, Prince is probably a lot pricier. If money weren't an issue, I'd stay at NASPA or Hoshino resort at Alts.