Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower stands in the Hiraike-cho area of Nakamura Ward, close to Sasashima and connected to a shopping centre. It is a smaller, more intimate hotel than the big station towers, with 170 rooms. Every room has a fireplace and premium bedding, along with a rainfall shower and a deep soaking tub, so the bathroom is a real part of the stay rather than an afterthought. Rooms also come with free WiFi, a flat-screen television, a refrigerator, an electric kettle and a wardrobe. On site you will find a restaurant, a bar and a gym, and a buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge. The hotel suits travellers who like a quieter, more residential feel and are happy to take a short walk or ride to the main sights.
Location and getting around
The nearest station, Sasashima-raibu, is about a four-minute walk away. Meitetsu Nagoya Station is about 13 minutes on foot, and the JR Central Towers are roughly 14 minutes. The Osu Shopping District is also about 13 minutes on foot, so the old-town food stalls, second-hand shops and the Osu Kannon temple are within an easy stroll.
The Nagoya City Science Museum is about a three-minute drive, and the Tokugawa Art Museum and the Port of Nagoya Aquarium are both within about ten kilometres. Komaki Airport is about 26 minutes by car. Most visitors will find the walk to the station area easy, and a taxi is a sensible choice with luggage or in bad weather.
Rooms and facilities
The fireplaces and premium bedding set the tone, and the rainfall showers and deep tubs are a good reason to stay in after a long day of sightseeing. Beyond the rooms, the hotel offers a gym, a bar, a restaurant, a banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, dry cleaning and laundry, and a vending machine.
Staff speak several languages, which helps if you are new to Japan. Self-parking is available for a daily charge and spaces are limited, so ask before you arrive if you are driving. The hotel holds a sustainability certification, which is a small but welcome sign of care in how it is run.
Who it suits and what to know: couples, quiet-minded travellers and anyone who finds the big station hotels too busy will enjoy it most. Families can use it too, though the rooms are designed more for adults than for large groups. Check-in starts at 3 PM, and late check-in is possible during limited hours, so tell the hotel if you will arrive after dark.
Check-out is at noon. Pets are not allowed. It is not directly on Nagoya Station, so allow a little extra time when you catch an early bullet train. Rates change with the season, so check when you book, and reserve early for autumn weekends and long holidays.
Why stay here
- ✓Fireplace and premium bedding in every room
- ✓Rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
- ✓Free WiFi in rooms
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Gym
- ✓Buffet breakfast available
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Multilingual staff
Good questions
Does every room at Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower have a fireplace?+
Yes. All rooms have a fireplace and premium bedding, along with a rainfall shower and a deep soaking tub.
How far is it from Nagoya Station?+
It is not at the station. Sasashima-raibu Station is about a four-minute walk, and Meitetsu Nagoya Station is about 13 minutes on foot. A taxi is easier with luggage.
What are the check-in and check-out times?+
Check-in starts at 3 PM, with late check-in possible during limited hours, and check-out is at noon. Parking costs extra and spaces are limited, so ask when you book.
