The Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel occupies the upper floors of JR Central Towers, the twin skyscrapers that sit on top of Nagoya Station, and it is the city's most prominent address. It has 765 rooms, including standard rooms, Club Concierge rooms and nine styles of suite, and the front desk is on the 15th floor of the tower, reached by elevator from the station concourse. The hotel sits above a JR Takashimaya department store and a floor of gourmet outlets, so there is almost nothing you need that is not in the building. It has nine restaurants and bars, including a French restaurant on the 52nd floor, a Japanese restaurant with a sushi counter, a teppanyaki room and a sky lounge, plus a fitness club with a 20-meter indoor pool, a whirlpool, a gym, a large bath and a sauna.
Location and getting around
The hotel connects directly to Nagoya Station, which serves the Shinkansen, JR lines, the Meitetsu and Kintetsu railways and the subway, so you can step from your room to a train within minutes. That makes it the best choice for travelers who plan day trips to Inuyama, Kyoto or Takayama, or who arrive late and leave early on the bullet train.
The Aonami Line for LEGOLAND Japan and the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park departs from the station area, and the Meguru tourist bus stops nearby for Nagoya Castle and the Toyota Commemorative Museum. The hotel does not run a shuttle bus, and it does not need one, because the station is the front door.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are large for a Japanese city hotel and sit high above the city, with views of the skyline and, on clear days, the mountains beyond. Club Concierge rooms add lounge access, and the suites suit longer stays or special occasions. The Towers Fitness Club has an extra fee for the pool and gym for hotel guests. For meals, the dining choices are broad enough that you could eat in the building for several days, and the sky lounge is a good place for an evening drink.
Parking is available on site, at an hourly or daily charge, if you are arriving by car. Club Concierge and suite sales are occasionally paused while the lounge and fitness club are serviced, so confirm room types for your dates when you book.
Who it suits
First-time visitors, business travelers and anyone who values convenience and service above neighborhood charm. Families will like the size of the rooms and the department store below. Things to know: check-in is in the afternoon and check-out at noon, the minimum check-in age is 18, and the station area is busy and commercial rather than quiet, so if you want old streets and izakaya, plan to take the subway to Sakae or Osu in the evening.
Book early for autumn and long weekends, and ask for a high floor with a skyline view when you reserve.
Why stay here
- ✓Directly above Nagoya Station
- ✓765 rooms and suites
- ✓Club Concierge rooms
- ✓Nine restaurants and bars
- ✓Sky lounge and French restaurant
- ✓20-meter indoor pool and sauna
- ✓Large bath and fitness club
- ✓On-site parking
Good questions
Is the hotel connected to Nagoya Station?+
Yes. It sits above Nagoya Station in JR Central Towers and connects directly to the station concourse, with the front desk on the 15th floor. There is no shuttle bus because none is needed.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes. The Towers Fitness Club has a 20-meter indoor pool, a whirlpool, a gym, a large bath and a sauna. Hotel guests pay a per-night fee to use the pool and gym.
Are club rooms always available?+
Not always. Club Concierge and suite sales are occasionally paused while the Concierge Lounge and fitness club are serviced, so confirm the room type you want for your dates when you book. Standard rooms are not affected.
