I’ve stayed at about 80% of the Hotels in Matsumoto, and this one felt like a top-tier, truly great find.
Major chains are reassuring because they’re standardized, but this Hotel has a distinct character you won’t find there.
- The Room is extremely spacious for the price. The bath is also clean. A curtain can separate the entry corridor area from the Room.
- From upper floors you can see Matsumoto Castle—great views. It’s a shame that on the Northern Alps side, apartment buildings block most of the view.
- Even with a no-breakfast Plan, you can sign up at the front desk for ¥550 and enjoy a buffet worth well over ¥1,000.
*You can have Nozawana pickles every morning. The menu changes daily.*
- The lobby has Matsumoto folk-craft furniture tables and chairs, creating a calm atmosphere that feels very “Matsumoto.”
- The staff service is excellent.
- It’s a bit farther from Matsumoto Station than other Hotels, but it’s closer to Matsumoto Castle and museums, and it’s also right near the downtown area.
- A convenience store is nearby.
One request: it would be even better if there were a large public bath.