Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel occupies the middle floors of JR Gate Tower, the skyscraper that rises over the east side of Nagoya Station, and it is one of the most convenient mid-range addresses in the city. The reception desk and the all-day restaurant are on the 15th floor, and the guest rooms sit between the 18th and 24th floors, so you look out over the city and the railway tracks rather than a busy street. The hotel is connected to the station by indoor passages, so you can reach the concourse in about a minute and the Shinkansen gates in roughly five. Rooms are modern and uncluttered, with ceilings of about 2.8 meters and double-glazed, blackout-equipped windows that help with sleep even though trains pass nearby. Room sizes range from compact Moderate Doubles of around twenty square meters to Deluxe Corner Twins of around thirty-seven square meters.
Location and getting around
The great strength of this hotel is its position. You can step from the lift to the station, ride the Shinkansen to Kyoto or Tokyo, catch the Meitetsu line to Inuyama, take the Aonami Line to Kinjofuto for LEGOLAND Japan and the railway museum, or hop on the subway to Sakae in minutes.
The Noritake Garden and the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology are within walking distance, and the department stores and restaurants in the station towers are close at hand. For airport arrivals, the Meitetsu Mu-Sky train takes about half an hour from Central Japan International Airport to Meitetsu Nagoya, followed by a short walk to the hotel.
Rooms and facilities
Superior Doubles and Twins add a little more space, and the Deluxe Corner Twin has room for a third guest on a sofa bed. All rooms are non-smoking. Some twin rooms face the tracks, so ask for a quieter side if you are a light sleeper. A 24-hour fitness room on the 15th floor and a coin laundry on the 20th floor make longer stays easy, and luggage can be stored on the day of arrival or departure.
Breakfast is served as a Japanese and Western buffet in the all-day restaurant, which also offers lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and a bar. There is no bell service, so expect to carry your own bags to the lift. Paid parking is available in the neighboring towers complex.
Who it suits
Travelers who value efficiency over luxury, including business visitors, couples on a short city break and anyone using Nagoya as a base for day trips. Things to know: check-in starts in the afternoon and check-out is at 11:00, which is an hour earlier than at some larger hotels, and the station area is busy and commercial at night, so plan to ride the subway to Sakae or Osu for dinner. Book early for autumn and long weekends, and ask for a higher floor when you reserve.
Why stay here
- ✓Inside JR Gate Tower at Nagoya Station
- ✓Rooms on floors 18 to 24
- ✓All-day restaurant with terrace
- ✓Japanese and Western breakfast buffet
- ✓24-hour fitness room
- ✓24-hour coin laundry
- ✓Same-day luggage storage
- ✓Non-smoking rooms
Good questions
How close is the hotel to the Shinkansen?+
It is connected to Nagoya Station by indoor passages. The concourse is about a minute away on foot and the Shinkansen gates are roughly five minutes from reception.
Will I hear the trains?+
Some twin rooms face the tracks and passing trains may be audible, although the windows are double glazed. Ask for a quieter side when you book if you are a light sleeper.
How do I get there from Central Japan International Airport?+
Take the Meitetsu Mu-Sky limited express to Meitetsu Nagoya, about half an hour, then walk a few minutes to the hotel.
