3-Star Hotels in Nagano City

Location of hotel is great! It’s very near the station and there are many shops and eateries around. They serve apple juice at the lobby. I hesitated to book because it was more expensive than other the average cost of other Dormy Inns / Onyado(s) I had stayed at. It was also more expensive than multiple other hotels within the vicinity. When we stayed there, it appeared like off peak season with not many patrons but breakfast was packed with people. Staff ushering patrons to tables was most courteous and although she could not speak English, she tried her best to understand our request (for 5 pple to sit together) and did her best to make the arrangements for us. Quality of food here is much better than Onyado Nono Matsumoto. Beef was cooked well. This season, their welcome dessert is a slice of Banana cake which was yummy. Room/amenities are abit dated and if I remember correctly…. The TV in the room doesn’t have Netflix nor YouTube but I could be wrong. If the prices can remain reasonable, I’ll stay there when I revisit Nagano.

Hotel looked a bit tired from the outside but the rooms were modern and well equipped. We had a standard twin which was large by Japanese standards. The bathroom pod had a large step up but was spotless and had good water pressure and temperature as well as the standard Japanese super toilet. We had a good night’s sleep. Receptionist was very welcoming and we could leave our cases in free lockers prior to checking in. Decent breakfast with the option of a burger from the next door restaurant if you wanted it. Also free cake or doughnuts in the evening. Loads of good restaurants in the immediate area and a short walk to Nagano Station and the large temple complex. You can also catch a bus to the snow monkey park from the nearby stop. Nagano is lovely and well worth visiting. A more relaxed atmosphere than Tokyo

1️⃣ Facilities: The room was surprisingly spacious (though I was a bit tipsy when I checked in, so I'm not entirely sure – maybe I got an upgrade? I don't know). It had a washing machine, an induction cooktop, and a microwave. It was like a whole suite. 2️⃣ Location: It's south of Nagano Station, not too far. I took the JR from Matsumoto to Nagano, and after drinking, I dozed off on the JR platform for half an hour, but still managed to walk to the hotel. 3️⃣ Onsen: I was too drunk to use the hot spring when I checked in. The next morning, I was rushing to get to Togakushi, so I missed out again. Thinking about it now, what a waste! But I did see a sign for the bathhouse in the elevator.

The location is super convenient, just a 5-minute walk from Nagano Station. The breakfast was good, with unlimited coffee and juice. I stayed for three days and visited Togakushi Shrine and Karuizawa Outlet, both easily accessible by train from Nagano Station.

On this business trip to Kanazawa, Toyama, and Nagano, I stayed at Nikko hotels in all three locations. Ranking them from best to good, it would be Nagano, Kanazawa, then Toyama. However, the Nikko in Nagano far exceeded my expectations. The variety of amenities in both the room and bathroom was excellent. The breakfast on the 16th floor, in particular, offered a great selection, fresh ingredients, and delicious, well-prepared food that felt very high-quality – truly a big thumbs up! The hotel's location is also superb. Downstairs is Nagano's dining street; there's even a fantastic seafood restaurant just a 3-minute walk away on that street. It's also only 5 minutes to Nagano Station and 6 minutes to Zenkoji Temple.

Room 1520: The room was quite small and looked tired and old, the lighting was too dim, the spring mattress was uncomfortable, the window could not be opened, the breakfast was too expensive and there was no laundry attached. The location is good , next to the railway station and close to restaurants and shops. The price of the room was inexpensive. It was quiet. The staff was friendly.

This place is ~5mins walk from Zenkoji temple. neighborhood is peaceful at night. Shoes to be removed outside the accommodation. Rooms are on the 2nd floor so you'll have to carry your luggage up (there's no lift). Room (with window) is huge. You'll have to head downstairs to use the shared toilet and shared onsen (no toilet inside the room). We were only allowed 30mins of onsen time for 2 pax - couples weren't allowed to use the onsen concurrently so we had to go one after another (i'm not sure if the instructions got lost in translation..). Felt very rushed so i didnt really get to enjoy the onsen experience, but overall was nice and clean. Interesting 6.30am tour around the area and within the temple itself, followed by a simple vegetarian breakfast (porridge with omakase-styled sides with miso soup) back at the accommodation. The morning tour lasted from 6.30am - 8.30am. The accommodation provided a fleece blanket to each pax to bring to Zenkoji temple to keep us warm during the morning praying ceremony. We went on 30 Dec and it was SO COLD. Overall interesting experience but accommodation price is pretty steep IMO.

We stayed here as a family of three and had a lovely experience. The place was clean, comfortable, and in a great location, just an 8-minute walk from the famous Zenkoji Temple. Although it is slightly far from Nagano Station, there is a bus stop right in front of the property, making it easy to get to and from the station. There is also an elevator, which was very convenient for bringing our luggage up. The host was very friendly and responsive, and even prepared some local Nagano apple juice for us to try, which was a lovely touch! There is a soba restaurant right below the property, and we noticed quite a long queue, so it is likely worth trying. Being next to Zenkoji Omotesando also means there are plenty of food options nearby, although some shops close quite early. The property has basic amenities such as a microwave and hair dryer. However, the kitchenware is quite limited, there are no cooking facilities, and there is no washing machine. Overall, we had a great stay. Considering the reasonable price, strategic location, cleanliness, and excellent host, I would definitely recommend this place!

Very good location, just opposite the train station. Reception is on level 2, but staff is helpful to help carry luggages to and fro ground floor. Room is small and toilet is squeezy, but still decent for a short stay. There is a Shampoo Bar at the reception to pick up stoiletries. Breakfast is good, the complimentary soba noodles on selected weekday nights is also great. Nice view from the 10th floor, and also free space for customers to chill during the day. Water was not provided complimentary to customers but instead was earned through a game.

There were signs of water seepage and adhesive failure on the wall and ceiling. The chair in the room was a small stool, which was uncomfortable to sit on. However, the reception staff were very kind and provided attentive and considerate service.