Dormy Inn Nagano — Hotel in Nagano

It was my first time staying in the Dormy Series hotel and definitely not my last! the Nagano location was a 1 minute walk from the Nagano Central Terminal, which is convenient for anyone stopping by the city to visit snow monkeys or a short trip to Obuse.

The hotel itself is very new and the rooms are quite spacious in Japanese standards. To my surprise, there was an extremely nice hot springs on the 11th floor that’s open almost the entire day, so I actually just ended up taking showers there. If you’re up for onsen in the early morning, there is an outdoor “fruit bath” which is surprising very aromatic. They put shinshu apples in the onsen :) a very good way to start your day!

don’t forget to hit up the restaurant between 9-11pm..there is complimentary ramen for the midnight crawlers!! But if you’re really hungry, the hotel is situated next to a lot of bars and izakaya!! just ask the staff for recommendations or I always type in google “where the locals eat” to read the...

Stayed in a room with twin beds for only 1 night. Walking distance to Nagano main train station. Follow the Zenkoji temple exit from station, look for Tokyu department store building opposite the right end of the station. Cross over the road and just go straight along the small road where Starbucks is at the junction of the small road. Love the free beverages consisting of coffee, hot chocolate and detox drink at the lobby for guests. Nice indoor and outdoor onsen on the top floor of the hotel. Also has a sauna and a cold bath to dip in after. Conplimentary ramen made by a chef from 9pm to 11:30 pm is much appreciated. Room is compact but functional. Room comes with double doors so it helps reduce noise from the corridor. Only disadvantage is no complimentary bottled water in room. Hotel staff very accommodating and friendly. Hotel has complimentary luggage storage service for early check in...

A Hotel chain that is really super in terms of pricing and services (free drinks, ice-cream, massage chairs, vending machines, ice machines, and Onsen). Room comes with 2 desserts and 2 free bottles of water upon check-in. A must-have experience is the Japanese breakfast at the hotel. Rich variety buffet comprising rice, noodles, cold dishes, meat, prawn fritters and chicken karaage, fruits, mini cakes, Nagano fresh milk, tea and coffee. Location is super! Some 7mins to the Train station via underground ( beside Tokyu’s main entrance). Hotel has a 7-Eleven right beside it, a Starbucks right across it and a Family Mart 100m away. Access to nearby attractions like Hakube via train or bus is also easy near the Nagano station. Onsen is super comprising 3 pools: 1 indoor, 1 outdoor hot pools and 1 cold pool indoor. Shower heads have massage jet functions for spent bodies due...