ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa

What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Spire Inner Circle Royal Ambassador

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Absolutely.

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked InterContinental Room (now IHG force to change the name to “Classic Room“. 👎 ), received King Club InterContinental Room (now IHG force to change the name to “Upgraded Classic CLUB with Private Onsen”. So confused, crazy. 👎 ).

How are the rooms?
Terrace with open air private Onsen bathtub, one more spacious bathroom with sunken tub, famous TOTO's Washlet toilet, 55 inch SONY OELD TV with BOSE sound system Nespresso, and HARNN Toiletries by dispenser.

HARNN toiletries by IC Beppu exclusive dispensers


Video of Club InterContinental Room

How is the exec. lounge?
Still good selections of beverages included Louis Roederer Champagne. Food qualities are also still excellent too and offerings improved very much. Currently Club Lounge does not operate during breakfast hour. You can choose breakfast by elements restaurant or in-room.


In-room breakfast


How was the mini-bar?
Expensive, but excellent selections.

What was your welcome gift?
Shortbread and Chocolate.

Did you receive fruit in the room?
Yes. Seasonal local citruses

What was good?
++++++++++ Guest recognition (every staff very kindly care to me)
++++++++++ View
++++++++++ Onsen (Both public and private)
++++++++++ Fitness and Pool facilities

What was bad?
- - - - - Far from the central of Beppu City.
- - - - - Small selections of restaurant.
- - - - - Taxi needs a reservation in advance.
- - - Lack of snack/savory selections for welcome gift

Value for $ or Rewards Club Points?
Yes

Would you return?
Definitely.