Centrally located in Hirafus Upper Village, boutique hotel Chalet Ivy offers natural hot spring baths and delicately prepared Japanese cuisine Comfortable rooms come with mountain views and free Wi-Fi, and a free shuttle connects to ski resort Niseko Mountain Grand Hirafu a 2-minute drive away Chalet Ivy features a private ski locker, ski and snowboard equipment rentals on the ground floor and a fireplace at the lobby Ski passes can be purchased at the 24-hour front desk in advance, and in-room massages can also be arranged Restaurant Snow Castle serves fine Japanese dining prepared with Hokkaidos fresh seafood and various vegetables A hearty breakfast starts the day, while the bar offers a pleasant setting for an evening drink A grilled dish, salad, deep fried dish and a hot pot are on offer for dinner at the newly opened HirafuZaka casual restaurant Rooms feature an interior in light colours, a wall-mounted flat-screen TV and a seating area They are fitted with a fridge, a safe and a contemporary bathroom A kitchenette can be arranged by request, and an Apple TV is available in all suite rooms Chalet Ivy is an 8-minute walk from the NAC Niseko Adventure Center, which offers activities like rafting Its a 15-minute drive from JR Hirafu Train Station, and a 20-minute drive from Niseko Village Ski Resort