Hyatt Centric Kanazawa is a contemporary hotel in the Hirooka neighbourhood, two minutes on foot from Kanazawa Station. With 253 rooms, it feels bigger and brighter than the older business hotels nearby, and the design is relaxed and urban, with a lobby fireplace, a lounge and a restaurant that doubles as a social space. There is an open-air roof terrace bar overlooking the city, a grill and lounge restaurant and a coffee corner, so you can eat and drink in the building without leaving. Rooms are modern, with free Wi-Fi, bidet toilets, electric kettles and cribs available free for families, and the 24-hour gym is a plus for early risers and jet-lagged guests. A buffet breakfast is offered for a charge, and the staff are multilingual and used to visitors from overseas. It is a good fit for couples and families who want a fresh, comfortable hotel that is easy to reach.
Location and getting around
The station is two minutes away, so you can walk to the hotel from the shinkansen and the airport limousine bus stop. Ishikawa Ongakudo and the Motenashi Dome gate are about six minutes on foot, Omicho Market is about sixteen minutes on foot, and the castle and Oyama Shrine are about four minutes by car. The Kenroku-en area, the 21st Century Museum, the D.T. Suzuki Museum and Nomura House are all within easy reach by bus or taxi, and the loop bus stops near the station.
Rooms and who it suits
The hotel is aimed at modern travellers who want a design-led stay without a high price. Couples will appreciate the rooftop terrace bar in good weather, and families will welcome the free cribs and the generous room sizes in some categories. Business travellers will like the gym and the lounge, and the concierge can arrange tours and reservations. If you want a quiet room, ask for a higher floor away from the station side when you book.
Good to know
Breakfast is a paid buffet, so compare rates with and without it. Parking is available for a daily fee with limited spaces, so reserve in advance if you are driving, though most visitors to Kanazawa do not need a car. The hotel is in a modern part of the city, so evening dining options in the immediate area are mostly in the station and the nearby Omicho district, and the hotel's own restaurant is a handy fallback. The location, price and style make it an excellent mid-range choice for a first visit.
Why stay here
- ✓Two minutes from Kanazawa Station
- ✓Open-air roof terrace bar
- ✓Grill and lounge restaurant
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Lobby fireplace and lounge
- ✓Free cribs for families
- ✓Free Wi-Fi and bidet toilets
- ✓Multilingual front desk
Good questions
How close is Hyatt Centric to the station?+
It is about a two-minute walk from Kanazawa Station, which makes arrival and day trips easy. Omicho Market is about sixteen minutes away on foot.
Does it have a bar or restaurant?+
Yes, it has an open-air roof terrace bar, a grill and lounge restaurant and a coffee corner. A buffet breakfast is available for a fee.
Is it good for families?+
Yes, it offers free cribs and a relaxed lobby and lounge, and the station location makes day trips simple. Ask about room sizes when you book.
