Nagoya Kanko Hotel is one of the grand old names of the city, a downtown hotel in the Sakae district that dates back to the 1930s and has long been used for welcoming distinguished guests to the Chubu region. It stands about two minutes on foot from Fushimi Station, on the Higashiyama and Tsurumai subway lines, and that places you one stop from Nagoya Station and a few stops from Sakae's department stores and the Osu shopping district. The hotel has a refined lobby, a large hall that often hosts conferences and several restaurants and bars serving French, Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Its main dining room, Escoffier, is a French restaurant known for a long wine list, and the casual Brasserie and Bar Le Sud is a good choice for pastries, coffee and relaxed meals.
Location and getting around
The neighborhood is a mix of offices, banks and shops, quieter than the station area and closer to the center of the city's evening life. Nagoya City Art Museum is about a ten-minute walk away, and Nagoya Castle is roughly a short taxi ride. Sakae, Oasis 21 and Hisaya Odori Park can all be reached on foot or in a couple of subway stops, and Atsuta Shrine and the Toyota museum are easy subway journeys.
The Aonami Line for LEGOLAND Japan starts at Nagoya Station, so allow a short ride to the station when you plan day trips.
Rooms and facilities
Guest rooms come in business, family and luxury categories, with air conditioning, a minibar, an electric kettle and a bathroom with both a shower and a tub, and some rooms are finished with organic cotton linens. The hotel has a fitness center, a beauty salon, massage treatments and a shopping arcade, and a concierge can help with restaurant bookings and tickets. In-room dining is available, and the hotel offers parking, though you should confirm current terms when you book. Check-in begins in the afternoon and check-out is at noon.
Who it suits
Travelers who like a traditional hotel with real character, couples who want a good dinner without leaving the building and families who need larger rooms and a central address. Things to know: it is not at the station, so allow ten to fifteen minutes for a subway transfer when catching a bullet train, and the rooms reflect an older building, with a classic rather than ultramodern feel. Book early for weekends and autumn, ask whether breakfast is included and consider a dinner at Escoffier as a special evening in a city that is better known for miso katsu than for fine dining.
Why stay here
- ✓Two minutes from Fushimi Station
- ✓French restaurant Escoffier
- ✓Brasserie and bar
- ✓Japanese and Chinese dining
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Beauty salon and massage
- ✓Shopping arcade
- ✓Concierge and in-room dining
Good questions
How close is the hotel to the subway?+
It is about a two-minute walk from Fushimi Station, which has the Higashiyama and Tsurumai lines. Nagoya Station is one stop away.
What dining does the hotel have?+
There are several restaurants and bars, including Escoffier, a French restaurant with a long wine list, and a casual brasserie and bar. Japanese and Chinese cuisine is also served.
Which sights are within walking distance?+
Nagoya City Art Museum is about ten minutes on foot, and Sakae, Oasis 21 and Hisaya Odori Park are close by on foot or one or two stops on the subway.
