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Niigata is the largest city among the cities situated on the Sea of Japan side of Honshu, the largest of Japan’s four main islands. Its beautiful west side is facing the Japan Sea among the Shinano River which is Japan’s longest. Along with its modern look it is known to be one of the best rice producing cities as well as a transportation center and a harbor port. If you are planning a quick trip or a vacation in near future to this “city of water” you will be in a need of accommodation. The article’s goal is to review a dozen of hotels based on past user experience in order to create a measure for further visitors. This list is not ordered in any chronological way, the hotels picked are considered to provide a great mix of quality, price, service and access. An important note is that pets are not allowed in any of the hotels.
1.Hotel Lungwood Niigata
Hotel Lungwood Niigata is rated at above 8 on a scale of 10 from users, making this a very good hotel. It is equipped with simple yet modern rooms with calm colors and wooden furniture, flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi access. The hotel has 6 conference rooms. There is an option for a private parking at an additional cost of 1900 JPY. It is connected to the JR Niigata Train Station,the bus ride to Niigata Airport will take 30 minutes of your time, and the drive to Niigata-Kameda Interchange (IC) on the Kanetsu Expressway is 10 minutes away.
Information
- Name: Hotel Lungwood Niigata
- Address: 1-1 Sasaguchi, Chuo-ku, Niigata 950-0911, Niigata Prefecture
- Price: Varies from 2600 to 8500 JPY, depending on room type.
- Access:
– only 150 meters away from JR Niigata public train station.
– 25 minutes away from city airport.- Opening hour: 24/7 Front Desk. Check-in from 15:00 PM, check-out until 11:00 PM.
- Holiday: none
- Internet Connection: Wi-Fi with full coverage free of charge, wired connection available in rooms also free of charge.
- Policy: children (4-12 years of age), stay for free if using an existing bed.
- Rating: 3 stars
2.Tennen Onsen Taho no Yu Dormy Inn Niigata
Tennen Onsen Taho no Yu Dormy Inn Niigata offers modern rooms with private bathroom, free Wi-Fi access and an open air public bath for those who want to enjoy the view. Offering a sea view, guests can relax in the public bath. There is an option for a coin operated laundry machines as well as laptop renting services for those who want to use the internet. A parking spot at the private parking lot will cost you an additional 900 JPY. The rating by users is 8+ on a scale of 10 which places this in a range of very good hotels for both comfort and price.
Information
- Name: Tennen Onsen Taho-noYu Dormy Inn Niigata
- Address: 950-0084 Niigata, Niigata, Chuo-ku Akashi 1-7-14 , Japan
- Price: Varies from 6,000 to 13,000 JPY.
- Access: 6 minute walk from JR Niigata Station.
- Opening hour: 24/7 front desk. Check-in from 15:00 hours . Check-out until 11:00 hours.
- Internet Connection: Free Wi-Fi coverage, LAN connection is available in rooms.
- Policy: One child under 2 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.
- Rating: 3 stars
3. ANA Crowne Plaza Niigata
The 4 star hotel offers luxury at a reasonable price. All rooms include comfortable beds, an ample desk and a flat-screen TV with pay per view channels. The private bathroom comes with a bathtub and free toiletries. There is an additional option for bicycle rental at additional cost. In-room massage can be arranged aswell, but it is not free of charge. The hotel resides ner Niigata’s business district and a 25 minute drive to Niigata’s International Airport. The meals consist of seasonal Japanese cuisine and Chinese dishes. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a beautiful view and night drinks at the Sky Bar.
Information
- Name: ANA Crowne Plaza Niigata
- Address: 5-11-20 Bandai, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, 950-8531, Japan
- Price: Varies from 5,000 to 20,000 yen depending on room type.
- Access: 10 minute walk from JR Niigata Station.
- Opening hour: 24/7 front desk. Check-in from 14:00 hours. Check-out until 11:00 hours.
- Website: www.crowneplaza.com
- Rating: 4 Star
4. Hotel Okura Niigata
The top-notch Hotel Okura offers a great overview of the Shinano River in the sole heart of Niigata. It has a lot to offer including a variety of shops and a hair salon. Reception works 24/7 offering luggage storage and currency exchange services. Breakfast is served by Coffee Shop Tsubaki, Bar Edinburgh offers 80 different brands of whiskey. The 15th floor holds the French restaurant and concierge services.
Information
- Name: Hotel Okura Niigata
- Address: 951-8053 Niigata, Niigata, Chuo-ku Kawabata-cho 6-53 , Japan
- Price: Varies from 8,000 to 22,000 JPY.
- Access: 5 minute drive from JR Niigata Train Station and Toki Messe Niigata Convention Centre.
- Opening hour: 24/7 Reception. Check-in from 14:00 hours. Check-out until 11:00 hours.
- Internet Connection: Free Wi-Fi and wired connection coverage
- Website: www.okura-niigata.com
- Policy: A child under 6 years stays for free if uses existing beds.
5. Juraku Stay Niigata
Juraku Stay Niigata is rated at 9.3 ( superb ) out of 10 previous guests. This modern Japanese business style hotel offers accommodation in rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, telephone and daily maid services. The distance from Toki Messe is only 1.4 km, a trip to the airport is around 25 minutes of driving. You can park at this hotel’s private parking but it is not free of charge.
Information
- Name: Juraku Stay Niigata
- Address: 950-0086 Niigata, Niigata, Hanazono 1-6-15, Japan
- Price: Varies from 6,000 to 12,000 JPY.
- Access: 7km away from Niigata Airport, 1,4km away from Toki Messe.
- Opening hour: 24/7 Reception. Check-in 15:00 – 23:30 hours. Check-out until 11:00 hours.
- Internet Connection: Free Wi-Fi and LAN.
- Policy: A child under 6 years stays for free if uses existing beds.
- Rating: 3 stars
6. Hotel Nikko Niigata
Hotel Nikko Niigata is rated just above 9 on a scale of 10, ranking it high with superb quality. This sky-scraper with a capacity of 201 rooms features rooms with floor to ceiling windows to offer a great view and sunlight flow. Guests can enjoy cocktails at the Sky Bar and a great deal of views at the sea from the big heights. Rooms are tucked in with comfort for which modern technology equipment and free internet are just a simple routine. A parking spot can be arranged at the private lot at an additional cost of 1000 JPY.
Information
- Name: Hotel Nikko Niigata
- Address: 950-0078 Niigata, Niigata, Chuo-ku Bandajima 5-1, Japan
- Price: Varies from 7,500 to 21,000 JPY.
- Access: 5 minute drive from JR Niigata Train Station and Toki Messe Niigata Convention Centre.
- Opening hour: 24/7 Reception. Check-in from 14:00 hours. Check-out until 11:00 hours.
- Internet Connection: Free Wi-Fi and wired connection coverage
- Website: www.okura-niigata.com
- Policy: A child under 6 years stays for free if uses existing beds.
7. Hotel Route-Inn Niigata Nishi Intel
The Route-Inn has a launderette, and it also provides dry cleaning service. Despite the free Wi-Fi coverage there is a laptop rental service for those who did not bring any devices. At the breakfast buffet you can order European bread with warm Western dishes, Hana Hana Tei serves Chinese dishes and alcoholic beverages for dinner. Niigata Nishi Inter Route-Inn Hotel is a drive worth 10 minutes away from Shirane Grape Garden and Toyanogata Park. Setsuryosha Museum of Art is a 3-minute walk away while JR Niigata Train Station is a 15-minute drive away.
Information
- Name: Hotel Route-Inn Niigata Nishi Inter
- Address: 950-1102 Niigata, Niigata, Nishi-ku, Yoshihisa 731-1, Japan
- Price: 6500 JPY for one small room.
- Access: 10-minute drive from Niigata Shinkansen Station
- Opening hour: 24/7 Reception. Check-in from 15:00 hours. Check-out until 10:00 hours.
- Internet Connection: Free Wi-Fi and wired connection coverage
- Policy: A child under 6 years stays for free if uses existing beds.
- Rating: 3 stars
8. Hotel Route-Inn Niigata Kencho-minami
The hotel offers a coin-operated laundrette for guests convenience. Hotel Route-Inn Niigata Kencho-minami is a 15-minute drive from Aquarium Marinpear Nihonkai. It is within a 25-minute drive from the Sado Island Ferry Terminal and Shirane Grape Garden. JR Sekiya Train Station will take 15 minutes of your time to reach. Guestrooms offer both air-conditioning and heating facilities. Each room has with a work desk and a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom that comes with a bathtub. The rating is somewhere above 7 ranking this in the good hotels.
Information
- Name: Hotel Route-Inn Niigata Kencho-minami
- Address: 950-0961 Niigata, Niigata, Chuo-ku Higashidekijima 11-14 , Japan
- Price: Varies from 6,500 to 19,000 JPY.
- Access: 10-minute drive from Niigata Shinkansen Station
- Opening hour: 24/7 Reception. Check-in from 15:00 hours. Check-out until 10:00 hours.
- Internet Connection: Free Wi-Fi and wired connection coverage
- Policy: A child under 6 years stays for free if uses existing beds.
- Rating: 3 stars
9. APA Hotel Niigata Furumachi
APA Hotel Niigata Furumachi offers accommodation in rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, free LAN connection telephone and a refrigerator. Among the private bathrooms, there is a possibility to enjoy in a public open air bath. The review for this hotel by former guests is about 7.6 on a scale of 10 which makes this a good hotel. It is only a 9-minute walk from the Bandaibashi Bridge, and a 15-minute walk from the Minato Inari Shrine. A parking lot is available at a price of 1000 JPY per day.
Information
- Name: APA Hotel Niigata Furumachi
- Address: 951-8065 Niigata, Niigata, Chuo-ku Higashibori-dori 6ban-cho 1037-1 , Japan
- Price: Varies from 6,000 to 18,000 JPY.
- Access: A 5-minute drive from the JR Niigata Station.
- Opening hour: 24/7 Reception. Check-in from 15:00 hours. Check-out until 11:00 hours.
- Internet Connection: Free Wi-Fi and wired connection coverage.
- Policy: A child under 12 years stays for free if uses existing beds.
- Rating: 3 stars.
10. Shaga-no-Sato Yumeya
All of the above hotels listed are located in the sole heart of Niigata. If you want to experience a somewhat more natural and traditional stay, Shaga-no-Sato Yumeya is the right choice. You will be accommodated in one of the 11 bright rooms fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and large windows that offer plenty of sunlight and the garden views. Some rooms feature a luxurious open-air bath. The location of this hotel is on the very edge of Niigata City, still it is only a 7 minute walk away from the JR Imawuro Station. The three languages spoken by the staff are the following: Japanese, English and Chinese. Guest review is rating this hotel in the neighbourhood of 7.5 on a scale of 10.
Information
- Name: Shaga-no-Sato Yumeya
- Address: 953-0104 Niigata, Niigata, Nishikan-ku Iwamuro-onsen 905-1, Japan
- Price: Varies from 8,000 to 22,000 JPY.
- Access: 7-minute drive from JR Iwamuro Station and a 13-minute drive from JR Yahiko Station.
- Opening hour: 24/7 Reception. Check-in from 14:00 – 18:30 hours. Check-out until 09:00 – 11:00 hours.
- Internet Connection: Wired internet is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.
- Policy: Children can not be accommodated at the hotel.
- Rating: 3 stars
We wish you a warm stay. No matter which hotel you pick, it’s always a wise choice.
Have a good trip and travel!
