Hotel in Asahikawa. Stayed with 2 adults, 2 elementary school kids (one slept with us), including breakfast for a total of 42,332 yen. The lobby felt luxurious, but the room with 3 beds was cramped. Service was fine, but couldn't use Delicious Tickets with the accommodation discount, and the guidance was not very helpful. Also, there were only 2 elevators for 15 floors, which was inconvenient. Morning newspaper was free. Breakfast at the 15th-floor buffet restaurant had a wide space with a magnificent mountain view. There were many options, but not many standout dishes. However, they made Asahikawa Ramen in the kitchen, and it was nice to have unlimited Chashu and Menma.

I visited the Hokkaido Sky Terrace MINORI on the 15th floor of the Art Hotel. It was my first time on the 15th floor, and I had the 1,900 yen buffet. The dishes were all delicious with just the right seasoning, and there were so many options that I couldn't try them all. I was very satisfied with my experience.

Enjoy a special meal plan with a mix of Japanese and Western cuisine, featuring dishes such as "Japanese mackerel in Tosazu vinegar," "Assorted Japanese appetizers," "Grilled cheese chicken with honey mustard sauce and mushroom carottes," "Pan-fried white fish with ripe tomato kekka sauce," "Scallop in sea urchin sauce with vegetables," "Beef shoulder meat ragout with mango-flavored sauce," "Sweet corn rice," "Buckwheat noodles with dried seaweed," and "White peach tart with fruit." Priced at 7,000 yen per person for 9 courses, this plan also includes a 120-minute all-you-can-drink option. The main dishes are served on large plates and guests can help themselves to each dish. Please note that the presentation may be slightly different from the photos due to serving style. The highlights were the "Grilled cheese chicken," "Pan-fried white fish," "Scallop in sea urchin sauce," and "Beef shoulder meat."

"Western-style Chinese appetizer trio", "Grilled Cherry Salmon with Miso and Sprouts", "Roasted Local Chicken Thigh with Aromatic Sauce", "Deep-fried Tofu with Cherry Blossom Salt", "Low-temperature Roasted Beef Rump with Spring Cabbage Gravy Sauce", "Clam Rice", "Vanilla Ice Cream and Strawberry Gelato", "120-minute all-you-can-drink" course for 6,000 yen. The drinks were plentiful. The small plate servings were consistent as always. While the efficiency and lack of waste are appreciated, it can feel a bit lacking in variety."

This is a hotel buffet. There is an all-you-can-drink alcohol option for 2,200 yen, with a 90-minute time limit. You can enjoy Sapporo Classic beer, Japanese sake, and Hokkaido shochu. The sweet potato shochu is Asahikawa, and the barley shochu is Tokachi Muhai. You can help yourself to the buffet, which includes steak, sushi, tempura, and more. It's a great deal if you enjoy drinking.

"I attended an event where we had a course meal including an assortment of appetizers, tuna and avocado tartare with a scent of miso, spicy stir-fried pork loin and autumn vegetables, salmon poêlé with clam cream in a style of Antibes, beef oil confit with horseradish sauce, five-ingredient fried rice with black pepper flavor, and rare cheesecake with strawberry sauce. The budget was at least 6,000 yen, and the drinks were well-stocked as expected from a hotel. However, most of the dishes were served in small plates, giving off a bit of an izakaya appetizer vibe. I would have liked to experience more of the essence of dining in a hotel. The service was excellent, with staff promptly offering refills when drinks were running low."

I visited several beer gardens in the city, but I found that the course meals had little meat and the all-you-can-eat and drink options left me feeling full but having to serve myself for drinks and meat made me feel like the cost performance was not worth it. This place was recommended by many people, but it was hard to get a reservation. Finally, I managed to visit this time. The 90-minute all-you-can-eat and drink S plan costs 6000 yen, but I purchased a "Delicious Ticket" at the hotel for 5500 yen and used it for 5000 yen, saving 500 yen. The "Kirin Spring Valley Fertile 496" is also all-you-can-drink! The first set was brought out with raw lamb, salted lamb, and seasoned lamb on one plate. It's a small detail, but I think it would be better if the seasoned lamb was served in a separate dish... The meat may not be special, but compared to other beer gardens, it's definitely delicious. Edamame, grilled vegetables, salad, and french fries also seem to be included in the first set. The beer is good, but I also had sparkling wine... I'm not a big fan of lamb, so I just tried a little bit and left the rest to everyone else to order other dishes! The "Mozzarella Cheese Stick" stretches when cut (^^♪ The "Chilled Grilled Eggplant" was a nice addition. They decided to add more meat, so we tried the "Salt Hormone," but it was cooked in the same pot as the lamb, so it was a bit strange for me (*_*; I wish it was cooked separately on a different grill or griddle... Finally, we had "Hokkaido Soft Serve Ice Cream." The old man and the old lady all ate it together and had a good laugh. And we reset our mouths with green tea highballs. I just looked at the menu and saw that there was harissa on the table? I'll have to try it next year!!

I usually review ramen, but occasionally I will review the breakfast at hotels where I stayed. This is a series of breakfast reviews that are a bit more touristy and recommended. The second installment is the "Breakfast Buffet" at the "Art Hotel Asahikawa" in Asahikawa. Asahikawa is a place I often visit for business trips, and the hotels I stay at vary each time. The Art Hotel in Asahikawa, which has been around for a long time, is popular among business guests for its hot springs, but it also has a spa in the basement (for a fee) and a restaurant on the 15th floor with a great view and a breakfast featuring local ingredients. The hotel has changed names over the years, from Palace Hotel to Lozail Hotel to Art Hotels, and since 2016 it has been known as Art Hotel. This time, there was a plan for one night with breakfast included for 6,200 yen, so I decided to use it after a long time. At 7:00 in the morning, I went to the 15th floor restaurant "Hokkaido Sky Terrace MINORI" for breakfast, and the spacious restaurant was bustling with guests. After securing a seat by the window, I headed to the buffet corner to get breakfast. There were salad, Western dishes, rice, and then I turned the corner to the Japanese food corner. There was also a corner for Asahikawa ramen, but I decided to refrain since I was planning to have ramen at "Tenkin" for lunch. However, I couldn't resist and had some menma as a topping for the miso soup. The buffet offered a wide variety of dishes that couldn't fit on a plate of 9 items. Salad, sausages, bacon, yakisoba, shumai, onion rings, potato steak, yudofu, and more, all made from locally sourced ingredients, were placed on a tray and brought back to the table. Now, let's dig in! It was delicious from the morning! The menu mainly consisted of ingredients from the mountains of Asahikawa, and the quality of the breakfast at the hotel was high. I enjoyed the chef's specialty dishes. By the way, the "Asahikawa soy sauce yakisoba" is a third local Asahikawa menu that they want to promote, following "Asahikawa ramen" and "Shio Horumon", but it doesn't seem to be gaining popularity. The condition is to use noodles made from Asahikawa rice flour. Since there seems to be a gradual "rice flour" boom going on, with the right appeal, it might become a hit. The mochi mochi texture was delicious! The miso soup with menma, which is normally used for ramen, was also delicious with plenty of ingredients. I quickly finished it all. It was delicious from the morning! The dessert corner with cakes and ice cream was also well-stocked, but I was already full, so unfortunately, I had to pass. Instead, I enjoyed a cup of coffee while looking at the view outside. As expected, the "Sky Terrace" name was fitting, with an unobstructed view and a great sight of the sky. The sky was blue, and I could see the Teshio mountain range in the distance. Beyond that, there are places like Wakkanai, Nayoro, and Rumoi. Now that I've had a hearty breakfast and enjoyed the beautiful view, I'm fully recharged in both mind and body. Let's work hard today as well! A fulfilling breakfast typical of a Hokkaido hotel in Asahikawa. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal! (Visited on April 25, 2022) (Posted on September 12, 2022)

I sometimes stay at this hotel, but this was my first time having breakfast here. There were quite a few options at the counter, but it was disappointing that there were no fruits. The breakfast mainly consisted of rice, miso soup, and various side dishes, including several types of local dishes from Asahikawa in small portions. It was quite satisfying in this aspect. The plum mushrooms with grated daikon were delicious. The miso soup had a variety of ingredients like mushrooms, green onions, seaweed, tororo kelp, and wheat gluten. The corn tempura was just okay. They also had a small bowl of soy sauce ramen, which I tried. Even though the noodles were made from dried noodles, they were surprisingly good. I was impressed.

There are not many places where you can use this kind of meeting, so there are many posts about art hotels. This time's menu includes [Assorted Appetizers] Turnip Panna Cotta, White Fish Mousse, Salmon Cru, Carrot Râpée, Brandade [Sashimi] Tuna, Sea Bream, Small Fish Chicken and Root Vegetable Consommé Soup, Pie Baked with Truffles and Vermouth Scent, Matsutake Chawanmushi, Crossbred Beef Fillet Steak with Foie Gras Confit, Porcini Sauce, Flatfish, Hokkigai, Pear Flan, Chocolate Mousse. The white fish mousse in the appetizer was delicious from the start!

I visited a hotel for the first time to have breakfast. The breakfast is buffet style with a wide variety of menu options. I tried to focus on light snacks as I tend to get sleepy if I eat too much in the morning, but everything was delicious. The view is also very nice, allowing you to overlook the city. It was quite an enjoyable experience. Thank you for the meal!

A newly renovated restaurant in Asahikawa where you can enjoy both Japanese and Chinese cuisine at the same time. We had a vibrant lunch course with dishes that resembled French cuisine. The menu seemed to be based on Sichuan cuisine, and we thoroughly enjoyed the appetizers and the fried rice with sauce.

This is the third post about the art hotel. When dining in a spacious place while maintaining social distance, it's best to rent a space at a hotel. This time, I photographed "Octopus Carpaccio with Tapenade Sauce," "Spicy Fried Young Chicken," "Red Snapper in Western Chinese-style Oil Sauce," "Chili Sauce Natural Shrimp," and "Roast Pork Shoulder in Japanese Style." The most delicious dish was the "Spicy Fried Young Chicken." The spicy flavor was well infused into the meat, making it possible to eat as many pieces as you like. We were able to enjoy our meal in a spacious venue without feeling crowded!

The other day, I attended a celebration party and the food was delicious. The beef rib roast was incredibly tender and paired perfectly with the foie gras confit. It may be a bit pricey, but having both the first and second parties at a hotel with all-you-can-drink option allows for a relaxing time. The venue is spacious and perfect for the current times. Treat yourself to some luxury once in a while.

The breakfast at Art Hotel Asahikawa. Buffet style on the 15th floor restaurant with a great view, allowing for a relaxed meal. There was a wide variety of options to enjoy. Some buffets lack ingredients in dishes like soup or curry, but here they were generously filled. The local vegetables were delicious, so I left feeling full in the morning.

Art Hotel Asahikawa is famous for its breakfast buffet on the top floor with a great view, but it's not often that locals have the chance to experience it. This time, we had a company event at the banquet hall, with a course meal and all-you-can-drink option. The course dishes were delicious and just the right amount to enjoy while drinking. The staff was also very good. The price is a bit higher than a regular izakaya, but the spacious room allows you to enjoy the event without feeling crowded. I recommend the hotel for a pleasant party experience!

15th floor restaurant. The renovated restaurant is beautiful. It's so calming. The seats are spacious round tables. Plenty of room for two people to dine comfortably. First, the salad corner. Then, a variety of dishes lined up. However, the six-part plate looks a bit empty. Can't find anything I really like. Many dishes with potatoes. Only fried chicken for meat dishes? Only small shrimp fry for seafood? A bit disappointing for the variety offered. The food I tried. Curry and stew were delicious. Salmon and tofu simmered dish was just okay. Sausage and bacon in the pot-au-feu. Asahikawa yakisoba? Is this considered soul food? One slice of processed cheese. Shrimp fry and chicken karaage. The karaage seems to be a frozen commercial product, not very tasty. Also, one croquette and pickled plum. That's all. Overall, the breakfast fell far short of expectations. I expected too much. They say the bread is delicious. Soft-serve ice cream is also available. Asahikawa has many hotels with delicious breakfasts. This one has a great view, but the breakfast was underwhelming. You can feel the high grade of the hotel. The lunch or dinner buffet seems promising though. I might try the lunch buffet next time.

"I stayed at the 'Art Hotel' in Asahikawa for one night. I have stayed at the 'Art Hotel' in Sapporo quite a few times before, and the hot springs were nice there. However, I noticed that the hotel name has changed, but Asahikawa remains the same. The parking lot is a standing type, where you can come and go as many times as you like. The check-in process was okay, with a somewhat high-class attitude. They seemed a bit condescending, adjusting their behavior based on the clientele. I realized this later when I went to the bath - I must have seemed like just an ordinary person among today's guests, so they treated me with a humble attitude. The conversation flowed smoothly, but it was somewhat difficult to understand due to their high-class manner of speaking. I am looking for polite and easy-to-understand communication. I opted for breakfast, and the room and facilities had a bit of an old feel to them, but they were clean. The breakfast venue was on the 15th floor, offering a nice view of the morning Asahikawa. The background music had a European, somewhat languid feel to it, making it hard to get in the mood for work. The miso soup was light, and the yakisoba had an Italian touch. The sausage was deliciously crispy, and the ham was good to wrap with rice. The meat dumplings were okay, nothing to complain about. The hamburger was mediocre, probably brought in from a convenience store. The rice was not to my liking, as I prefer it less sticky. Oh, I forgot to eat the salad until I was already full, then I ate the raw carrots like a horse, even though I don't like vegetables. I rarely eat breakfast, but I managed to finish it today since I didn't have ramen or soba as a late-night snack. But it will definitely affect my lunch today. Overall, it was a good hotel experience. Looking forward to the next one."

I often use the buffet "Minori" at the Art Hotel. This time, I participated in an event and had a lot of fun. The show was exciting and the food was delicious. The all-you-can-drink menu was well-stocked and the hotel's service was smart and comfortable. I have a lot of photos that I couldn't take of the food and drinks, but oh well, haha. My stomach is full, but of course, I'll go with the flow after this, right? Now... shall we move on to the next place? Thank you for the meal!

Due to a foot injury, my business trip to Hokkaido was delayed by about a month compared to last year. When the plane landed at Asahikawa Airport, the surroundings were already covered in white snow. Originally, I was scheduled to start my trip the next day, but I decided to arrive early due to the expected snowfall. The staff from Sapporo also came to Asahikawa on the same day to pick me up from the airport. I stayed at the same hotel in Asahikawa as last year, the "Art Hotel Asahikawa". This hotel has been my favorite in Asahikawa, even dating back to its previous incarnation as the "Rojail Hotel Asahikawa" and even further back to the "Asahikawa Palace Hotel" days. The highlight of this hotel is not only its convenient location, but also its spa. The large spa, resembling a super sento, allows for a relaxing experience. The "izakaya-style lounge" attached to the spa fills our stomachs with a drink after soaking in the hot springs. When I visit Asahikawa, I usually spend one night on business meetings with clients, and then stay an extra night to enjoy the delicious lamb at the famous Genghis Khan restaurant "Daikokuya", which I love as a lamb enthusiast. I relax at the spa, and end the night with a beer at the lounge after soaking, enjoying a late-night snack. However, during my last stay, I noticed a notice that the attached "izakaya-style lounge" would be discontinued. At that time, I considered whether I should reconsider my stay for this year, but the Hoshino Group's "OMO7 (formerly Asahikawa Grand Hotel)" had already converted its similar facility into a free space, so I decided to stay at this hotel again to assess the changes. The space after the "izakaya" is now filled with reclining chairs, creating an elegant yet impersonal atmosphere. The self-service drink server is the same as "OMO7", but for guests, there isn't much of a difference between relaxing in the room or here. I still feel that having the "izakaya" would make a big difference, especially with the availability of beer. Furthermore, the hotel's dining options close early, and there is no replacement facility for the "izakaya". However, towards the end of a business trip, this facility should still be sufficient for a relaxing time. By the way, the usage fee for guests is 700 yen per visit. It seems to have returned to the pricing from the "Rojail" era (it was free during the "Palace" era). The rooms have been renovated, and the breakfast venue has been moved to a scenic location on the top floor. But overall, the charm of this hotel still lies in the spa and the accompanying "izakaya-style lounge".