Hotel Nagano Avenue

The large public bath on the top floor (with a sauna!) was very relaxing, and the delicious breakfast was perfect for me—I could enjoy a little of everything, with soba and oyaki served in easy-to-eat, bite-sized portions. The dessert selection was also excellent. I really appreciated the thoughtful touches you don’t often find at other Hotels, like disposable chopsticks in the amenity area in the first-floor lobby and water dispensers on every floor. Everyone—from the front desk staff to the restaurant team and housekeeping—was genuinely warm and welcoming.My only regret is that I didn’t spend more time playing with LOVOT in the lobby… so next time, definitely.

I expected a scenic bath, but it was disappointing that the women’s large public bath was screened off so you couldn’t see outside. The tub, sauna, and free massage chairs were great, though.Check-in is done by machine, but there are staff at the front desk, so it felt reassuring.We arrived early and were able to park next to the Hotel for 1,000 yen (200 yen extra), which was convenient.The food selection was varied—there were three kinds of curry, so I tried them all. I also enjoyed oyaki and Shinshu soba. A kind staff member showed me how to make my own soft-serve ice cream as well. Everything was delicious.From here we walked to both Nagano Station and Zenkoji Temple, which was very convenient. There were plenty of options for dinner nearby too. I’d like to stay again.