Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

Our family had a wonderful stay at Hotel Metropolitan Nagano. The location is incredibly convenient—just a short walk from Nagano Station, which made getting around super easy, especially with luggage and kids in tow. The hotel itself feels polished and welcoming. Our room was surprisingly spacious by Japanese standards, which gave us plenty of room to relax after a day of exploring. Everything was clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully laid out, from the bedding to the amenities. The central location also meant we had easy access to shops, restaurants, and convenience stores nearby, which was perfect for evening snacks or last-minute essentials. Despite being so close to the station, it was quiet and peaceful at night. If you’re visiting Nagano and want a hassle-free stay with comfort and space for the family, Hotel Metropolitan Nagano ticks all the boxes. We’d happily stay here again.

We spent here one night. The hotel is very conveniently located near Nagano station. When you enter the lobby it looks very grand. Sadly the rooms were a little outdated and very small. Bathroom is also a bit old fashioned. Everything is clean and the staff were super friendly. |There’s no gym. |Breakfast was very good. |For one night this was an adequate hotel.

My family and I had a 2 night stay in a very conveniently located hotel, whose staff was very friendly, and the rooms were spacious and clean. Don Quijote store was directly across the street, which made it easy to get items that we needed as well! We also ate the breakfast buffet provided by the hotel, and it was really good!

We stayed at the Hotel Metropolitan for only one night as part of a larger trip. You can't beat the location. Its attached to Nagano train station. Lots of shops and restaurants within easy walking distance.|Hotel itself was very clean. We had breakfast included, like most Japanese hotels, it was a little weird for westerners.|The room was a good size, well set out and very clean. We had a 5.1 earthquake while we were there. Being on the 10th floor, we were a little concerned, but it coped well.|The bar at the top of the hotel had a nice view at night.|Overall a great experience.

It was a wonderful hotel. I really liked how it was close to the JR station and the rooms were nice and comfortable. I would recommend to any travellers simply because of its good location an proximity to transportation and sites.

Wow!!! What an amazing hotel! We stayed here for several nights and it was great! The location is perfect; it's so convenient. We didn't hear any train noise at all. Rooms are spacious and super clean and comfortable. Staff are very friendly and helpful! If you stay, you should definitely get breakfast - this was easily the best breakfast we had in Japan. HUGE variety, with anything you could possibly want, and it's all delicious! Try the local apple juice!

A solid choice in a city lacking in good hotels. Rooms are small and bathrooms even smaller. However it’s quiet and the beds are ok with all the little extras you will need. Rooms have fridges so collect some fresh milk from a 7/11 if you like to have hot drinks in your room. The powdered milk supplied is not very nice. Breakfast more Japanese style and unfortunately as with many buffet breakfasts food is not hot enough.

This is a great location, with easy access to the train station, shopping mall, and tourist attractions within walking distance. The best option for those who are planning to attend the Nagano Fireworks. It is suitable for both individuals and couples on both short and long-term stays. A place that is peaceful, clean, friendly, and convenient.

Solid Japanese business hotel with its best feature being that it's located right at the train station downtown. You don't even have to go outside to go to the train or go to the shopping center midori which is a bit plus when u are here in the freezing winter. There's plenty of restaurants also right around the hotel and it's walking distance to zenkoji temple about a mile where there is a cute old walking street with many artisan stores and restaurants that have been around for over 300 years. The rooms are small as expected for Japanese hotel maybe even smaller than other chains. It's in fine condition and completely usable. What I find interesting about Japan is that even though I have the same size room as when I'm by myself bc my husband is here with me this time, there is a surcharge of 9000 yen per day. So basically double even though the room is the same. I guess that's my American mindset but somehow doesn't seem right. I don't think there's a sauna or bath here like most Japanese hotels have. The breakfast buffet is great with a nice coffee and espresso machine that fresh grinds the beans and plenty of variety of local Japanese specialties. I think if you're coming by yourself it's a good deal. Not so sure if it's two ppl. If location is important than u can't beat this place. If value or amenities are important then maybe shop around. I see a bunch of other Japanese brand hotels close by like dormy inn so those might be ok too.

Centrally located next to Nagano Station, it is convenient for those needing a quick stay or business travellers. The hotel is in decent shape, the rooms are clean, and the staff are friendly. We were able to leave our bags with the staff as we were not able to check in yet, and made a day trip until we could check in. There is a Midori next to the hotel with many food options. As well many restaurants, a couple supermarkets, shops, and convenience stores are all within walking distances. There is free Wi-Fi and the rooms are equipped with air conditioning.

All in all, reasonable accommodations at a reasonable rate. The hotel is on the older side but not in poor condition in any way. With that said, let's breakdown what you'll be getting: Location: - Attached to the train station which makes it super convenient for day trips. - A little far from the historic / cultural parts of town so expect to need a couple taxi rides for that local flavor. - Near some pretty decent shopping / restaurants. Rooms: - A little basic but nothing was overly weathered or broken. - Cleaned well with no remnants from the previous inhabitants. - The fixtures are all on the small side which, in Japan, is to be expected. - The sheets, pillows, and towels are all really basic and little rough on the skin. - The heating / cooling is horrible. HORRIBLE. It doesn't hold a constant temperature and fluctuates about 10ºF at night so enjoy trying to sleep in that. - Noise isn't an issue; the hallway noise cannot be heard and only a little train track noise is present. Connectivity: - Free in room wifi which, when tested, came in at 5Mbps up / down. However, the network is heavily monitored and they'll kill VPN connections to "improve security". - Cable with around 15 channels and none in English. However, we did get two free porn channels at night so... bonus? Staff: - The front desk was helpful but not overly friendly. I was surprised a couple times at their lack of desire to ensure you were satisfied. - The wait staff was very helpful and willing to put themselves out to make accommodations for your needs. Breakfast: - Buffet style with your typical Japanese / Western fare. - Food is decent but it's the same menu every day. - Closes sharply at 10:00 so no sleeping in or you'll go wanting. So yeah, there it is. Nothing to write home about but if you're looking for plush accommodations, this isn't the place. Temper expectations before arriving and you'll do just fine.