Just got back from 5 days at the Hilton Niseko. Was a nice time, had 5 free days of skiing due to my Ikon Pass (also the 25% off friends lift tickets was honored). Just need to show the pass and they asked for ID. There's lift ticket booth right at the Hilton. We booked two "family" rooms for 5 guys, got upgraded to a Mt Yotei view (it's awesome when not clouded in). As a Diamond, I had free buffet breakfast (which they have on the second and third floor, not sure if it's any different) but the 2F was a lovely spread with lots of options and a cute kids table with cute plastic Japanese plates and silverware for them (and some tasty food options). They also gave me drink coupons (beer wine and non-alcoholic) for the lobby bar (closes 930 PM). The onsen is awesome. Outdoor was great, with an infinity line with the outdoor pond which has large carp that come by to say hi and try to eat the many ladybugs on the rocks there. Mornings is empty, post-ski gets a bit busy but still ok. Of course, your naked and no food/beverage allowed, plus you shower off beforehand (I just did it in the room first). The rooms are tight with 3 people but works, they can do 3 singles or a combo king plus single. The bathrooms could be updated, but since we did the onsen, really not that needed. The sink was outside the bathroom/toilet, so great idea so. people can use that while someone else is in the bathroom. The ski valet is great, 15 seconds from skis off to handing them over (with a "thank you and hope you had a great day") and then a few more feeo exchange your boots for your shoes/flip flops. I loved that. The tiny village has a some ski shops and 3 restaurants. I went to 2 sticks which was ok, not poorly priced but food ok. Best to take the free shuttle bus to Hirafu and the concierge had some great suggestions (we went to Shan Choe 2 twice, reservations available). Also GYU bar was awesome cocktails with lovely Japanese flavors in classic cocktails in a cool space and environment. The resort is nice, hike to the top, go out of bounds and Boyoso hut has awesome Japanese food which is quite cheap and really tasty. I loved the crab and salmon roe rice bowl, the curry was nice, the mochi red bean soup dessert is great, cheap beer and just double check your order since the old man doesn't speak Japanese and we had issues 2 of 3 days that were corrected. Helpful to have one person order while people wait for an empty table. The Hannazono/Hirafu side gets less sun so better snow if it's warmer than Anapuri/Niseko.

Ezo pub is ok for drinks, only place open later, but the foods pretty terrible. We heard from some people on the lift about the sushi all you can eat (60 minutes ordered from the sushi chef) for 3500 yen, did that our last lunch. Basic but tasty, had about 15 pieces before people got full. You have to finish the pieces including rice. Small space so best to book a table (we walked in at 115 and waited about 15 minutes for a table). There were lots of set dinners at each of the restaurants for 8000 yen but wasn't that interested in checking them out.

Other suggestions, have the baggage delivery service send your gear up from the airport, especially if you are doing anything else in Japan. It was $27 to send up a snowboard to the Hilton. Took the Goodliner for 4000 yen each way which was comfy and easy. Stayed a night at JR Tower in Sapporo before the flight out of the country.

Finally, this is one of the resorts that you get the $250 resort credit on your AMEX Aspire card. I got it in 2018 when I prepaid for my rooms and again on check out for the 2019 one for all the incidentals, which was awesome.