3-Star Hotels in Karuizawa

One of the hotels I don't want to teach a few of them. I renovated the place where it was the original 々 store and was in the hotel, but I had a good sense and stayed in New York well, but I feel like I remind you of that time. The size is sufficient and the amenities are substantial. The Japanese room I stayed in also has floor heating, so comfortable and so reasonable hotel is the first time. Usually stay in a foreign hotel chain, but it doesn't pull at all. The staff is also very friendly and polite. I would like to come again.

The property is very charming and the photos shown are true to actual. Location is a bit far from the station so best to arrange the shuttle bus service or take a cab. Room is neat and cosy and the private onsen is a nice bonus. Breakfast is lovely and the fresh vegetables were amazing however the dinner was a let down as it wasn’t served in the restaurant. Instead we were provided with a voucher for redemption at the bar. The food is just average, beef was not very fresh, and your clothes and hair reek of smell after dinner as they cook the food right at the bar.

Although this hotel had one of the cheaper room prices (for the duration that we were staying), the overall experience was average / slightly below average and on hindsight we might have splurged a little to upgrade to a bigger room in a more central location. The room was very small – after clearing out whatever furniture we could (table was packed in the cabinet where the bedding was kept and most other things had to be stacked on top of each other to maximise space), there was barely enough space to lay out two mattresses right beside our luggages (note that you have to set up the beds yourself). We spotted some strange black spots on the futon covers which deterred us from using the futons. We did, however, appreciate that the room came with a small refrigerator, a small key-operated safe box and a working heater. The walls and floors are thin, so you will hear footsteps along the corridor and (if you are unlucky, as we were, to have a room next to the toilet) gurgling sounds from the plumbing system. Bathrooms and restrooms are shared. The communal shower area on the first floor has a small bath (could accommodate approximately 3 strangers, any more would be uncomfortable), but the water is still and I'm not certain if it was actually from the hot springs. We were grateful that the usual amenities were provided (toiletries, body lotion, hairdryers). There were other onsens nearby which were open for day trips, but we were turned away by the prices (bearing in mind that we had just travelled from onsen heaven, Kusatsu town). Location-wise, while we were given a free shuttle ride from and to Karuizawa Station during check-in and check-out, we had to find our own way around the rest of the time. There are some attractions in the Naka-Karuizawa area, but the main highlights are nearer to the Karuizawa Station. The walk from the hotel to Naka-Karuizawa Station (one stop away from Karuizawa Station) takes about 10-15 minutes, and the street lights can get rather dim by 7pm and are almost non-existent by 10pm. Alternatively, there are buses that ply the area, but the bus fares were nearly double the train fares and accessibility of information was an issue (it was hard looking up bus timetables online). Another alternative is to rent bicycles from the hotel at ¥1000 per day. Service-wise – hit and miss. Some of the staff were friendly and helpful, others not so. A few of them were able to communicate in English. Food-wise, there were some decent options (e.g. Harunire Terrace), but not always budget-friendly and most close by evening (sans restaurants, with pretty steep prices). There is a 7-11 about 100m away but consumption of food in the store is not allowed. It closes at 11pm. All in all, if you're fine with sacrificing some creature comforts and travelling longer distances to save on accommodation, this hotel could be one of your considerations. But if your budget is not the main priority, there may be better options els

Because it was a business hotel price of the Chisan group, I was able to stay at a fairly good price in the Goto campaign. It was good to get a regional ticket for 2000 yen and buy beer and snacks at a nearby convenience store and stay cheaper than staying overnight. I wanted to see the red leaves of unba Ike pond, so I used it to go early in the morning in front of me, but it was the correct answer with breakfast plan. It was delicious! I will use it again

We stayed here for 2 nights straight from Narita. It was easy enough to navigate from the station with 2 big suitcases and 2 small children at night. It was relatively close to 2 convenience stores so we could easily stock up on supplies. We booked the family room but I was a bit disappointed that whilst there was a separate tatami area meant for the kids there was no bedding to speak of. Even pillows or blankets. So they squeezed in with us in the beds. Otherwise the room itself was nice and compact but not too cramped due to the additional tatami area. The bath tub was a nice touch and well enjoyed by the kids. The breakfast spread was small but delicious. There was a games time in the evenings where there was sometimes popcorn or other snacks and drinks available. The staff were very helpful and friendly with sightseeing options and bus schedules despite their limited English. We felt very welcomed here.

There will be always a place in my heart for Wellies. Everything to be concerned in a trip seems non-worried under the help of Chris and Judy. It’s funny to experience such an idiomatic British style accommodation and breakfast in a country named Japan where traditional culture prevails. Of course Must! Must! Must！enjoy a glass(or glasses) of Judini at the lobby bar at night, I believe bartender Judy would love to offer her original creation as well as the songs of her beloved Robbie Williams.

My mum and I really enjoyed our time at Hotel Marroad Karuizawa. The rooms were the most spacious we had ever come across in Japan and we could both open our suitcases comfortably. They were very clean and the beds were comfortable. The service staff were very professional and helpful as well. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet on one of our mornings there. Some of the drawbacks: the hotel is older in terms of style and design, although extremely well-maintained. Our room was on the floor above the lobby and there was no elevator, and there was no elevator or ramp from the hotel driveway to the lobby upstairs. The concierge was very kind to help us with our luggage, however. Overall, strongly recommended!

It is a hotel with a pet-themed theme, so the guests are mainly Japanese. Hotel location is far from the train station, suitable for self-driving tourists. The facilities and rooms are clean and tidy. Dinner is a French meal, the food is very good, and the breakfast is very high. The waiter is kind and polite and worth recommending!

Very good! The price is cheap, but the room is big and the stay is very comfortable. I will definitely stay here again if I have a chance. In addition, there is no one in the hotel, so you can enter with the password and register by yourself by scanning the code with your phone. The process is not difficult and very smooth. I was afraid to go too late, the password was incorrect, I couldn't get in, and I couldn't find anyone. But I emailed them and they responded right away, very nice! The only thing to note is that I go back too late at night. Fortunately, there is still a parking space. I don’t know if I should reserve a parking space in advance next time, or there is a parking space next to it.

I originally wanted to buy a wooden house in Xizizi, but the price doubled on Friday. So I booked this cabin with the same price on Friday and Thursday. It was already dark when we arrived at Karuizawa at around 5 o'clock. I followed the navigation guide and walked 1.4km. The first half of the journey was in the outlet shopping street and it was okay to walk around. The second half of the journey also passed through an express highway, then went up the mountain road and walked to the navigation office. I couldn’t find the store and there was no one there😹 because there was only a Japanese brand. At the end the shop owner came out. The cabin is very warm, has kitchen equipment (you should buy some food), and has a hot spring to soak in. The view is great when you wake up in the morning.