Nagoya Crown Hotel stands in the heart of Sakae, the downtown shopping and entertainment district, at 1-8-33 Sakae in Naka Ward. With 613 rooms it is a big, busy hotel that offers a wide choice of room types, from compact Economy Singles to Doubles, Comfort Twins, Deluxe Twins, Deluxe Doubles and Deluxe Triples, so solo travellers, couples and small groups can all find a fit. Rooms have air conditioning, free WiFi, a bidet toilet, a bathtub with a shower, a television, a small refrigerator and an electric kettle. The hotel has an indoor hot spring bath with mineral water, which is the standout feature at this price, plus banquet rooms and a ballroom that make it popular for events. A Japanese breakfast is available for an extra charge.
Location and getting around
Fushimi Station is about a five-minute walk, and Marunouchi Station is about 12 minutes on foot, so the subway lines are close at hand. Shirakawa Park and the Osu Shopping District are each about six minutes away on foot, the Nagoya City Science Museum is about seven, and the Winc Aichi convention centre is about 12.
Nagoya Castle is roughly a four-minute drive. Nagoya Station is a short subway ride, which makes bullet trains and day trips simple. Chubu Centrair International Airport is about 55 minutes by car, though the train is usually easier. Several casual restaurants are within a couple of minutes of the door, which suits late arrivals.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are practical and comfortable rather than luxurious, with the details that matter to most travellers, including free WiFi, a bidet toilet, a bath and shower, a kettle and a mini fridge. The indoor hot spring bath is the highlight, a welcome soak after a day on foot.
Other facilities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry and dry cleaning, vending machines and a lift. Parking is available for a nightly charge, but spaces are limited, so ask before you drive. Some room types come with free cancellation, so check the conditions when you book.
Who it suits and what to know: solo travellers, couples and friends who want a central, good-value base will like it, and Sakae puts shopping, bars and late dining on the doorstep. Families can find larger rooms among the Deluxe Twins and Triples. Check-in runs from 3 PM until midnight, with late check-in possible in a limited window, and check-out is at 10 AM, which is earlier than at some larger hotels.
Only service animals are allowed. Because the hotel is big and used for events, the lobby can be busy at peak times, and weekends fill early, so reserve ahead for autumn and long holidays.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor mineral hot spring bath
- ✓613 rooms in a range of types
- ✓Free WiFi in rooms
- ✓Bidet toilet and bath with shower
- ✓Japanese breakfast available
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Laundry and dry cleaning
- ✓Banquet rooms and ballroom
Good questions
Does Nagoya Crown Hotel have a hot spring bath?+
Yes. It has an indoor hot spring bath with mineral water, a good way to unwind after a day of walking.
How close is it to the subway?+
Fushimi Station is about a five-minute walk and Marunouchi Station is about 12 minutes on foot. Shirakawa Park and Osu are each about six minutes away.
What are the check-in and check-out times?+
Check-in runs from 3 PM until midnight and check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-in is possible in a limited window, so tell the hotel if you will arrive late.
