汤畑草庵温泉酒店

Comfortable, spacious and super friendly/helpful staff. Private outdoor onsen was superb, especially when it was snowing. I didn’t find the public foot bath to be very warm. Great location, central to all the places and experiences I was seeking.

Very nicely furnished room and general hotel area, with a unique in-house onsen experience. There are both footbaths as well as a full onsen in the hotel. Do note that there is no shower/bathtub in the room though, so you will have to use the onsen. Amenities were nice as well, with free tea and coffee via a machine on the second floor, and a simple free breakfast too. Don't expect a huge hotel, but we enjoyed the friendly service and pleasant room for the price. It also helps that they have a fairly regular shuttle service to the bus terminal. Would recommend if you're looking for a simple place to stay while exploring Kusatsu, for small groups/couples.

Great experience! The grounds are clean and relaxing. They know enough English to help answer any questions you may have. We booked the private onsen room, which was a fun experience. The only thing is there is no private space to get dressed/undressed when you use the shower or the onsen other than the bedroom space. If you don't opt for the private onsen, they take their time to explain to you how to use the shared one. You can also soak in the free foot bath next to the reception area. Breakfast was free and delicious. Simple options: pastries, eggs, sausage, juice, coffee, tea. Finding the reception is a little tricky. You will see the foot bath area first. Just walk past it, then you'll reach the reception desk. Other tip, try not to come here with luggage. The walk between the station to the hotel is very short, but not smooth enough to roll your luggage comfortably.