Smile Hotel Premium Kanazawa Higashiguchiekimae

Smile Hotel Premium Kanazawa Higashiguchiekimae Reviews

Smile Hotel Premium Kanazawa Higashiguchiekimae

2-20 Horikawa Shin-machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-0849, JapanView hotel details
Smile Hotel Premium Kanazawa Higashiguchiekimae
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Guest Reviews of Smile Hotel Premium Kanazawa Higashiguchiekimae

9.3/10
Great
421 reviews
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Location9.5
Amenities9.0
Service9.2
Cleanliness9.4
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Anonymous User
Moderate Double Room Non-Smoking
Stayed in Apr 2026
Couple
6 reviews
8.5/10
Very good
Posted on Jun 1, 2026
Hotel was just next to FORUS shopping mall. Super convenient go to train station and pokemon centre. Our room suze is 20m2 and it’s on 12th floor with nice city view. The price we paid is very good and Highly recommended this hotel. We will stay here again if we do visit Kanazawa next time.
Response from Property: Thank you very much for staying with us and for sharing your heartwarming feedback.We were delighted to read that you were satisfied with our location adjacent to the FORUS Shopping Mall and our convenient access to the station and the Pokémon Center. We are also very encouraged by your praise for the view from the 12th-floor room and the comfort of the 20-square-meter room.We are also honored that you appreciated our rates and expressed a desire to stay with us again.We will continue to strive to make your stay with us even more comfortable. We hope you will choose our hotel again the next time you visit Kanazawa. Our entire staff looks forward to welcoming you.Front Desk Okada
PolinaPolina Polina
Triple Room Non-Smoking
Stayed in Apr 2026
Family
5 reviews
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Jun 1, 2026
Near the JR station, so very convenient. They also have a luggage storage before the check in, so we dropped our bags and went on exploring the city. Breakfast had only 2 type of dish — Japanese and western, so it’s limited
Response from Property: Thank you very much for staying with us and for sharing your feedback.We are delighted to hear that our convenient access from the JR station and our luggage storage service before check-in were helpful, allowing you to enjoy exploring the city with ease.However, regarding breakfast, we regret that the limited variety of the menu did not fully meet your expectations. We will use your feedback to improve our services and will work to develop an offering that satisfies even more of our guests.Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback. Our entire staff sincerely looks forward to welcoming you back.Front Desk, Okada
LUIGI
Single Room
Stayed in Apr 2026
Solo traveler
49 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 13, 2026
Turn left at the bus stop along the east exit of Kanazawa Station, then turn left again at the first intersection and walk 200 meters, and you'll find it. The room was clean and tidy, and check-in was handled by a self-service machine at the front desk. Shopping and dining nearby are very convenient. I would definitely stay here again. Overall, I'm very satisfied.
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Response from Property: Thank you so much for your stay and for providing such detailed feedback. We are especially grateful for your easy-to-understand directions from Kanazawa Station to our hotel. This is invaluable for first-time guests, and we are delighted that you experienced the convenience of getting from the station to our hotel. Furthermore, we are honored to learn that you were satisfied with the cleanliness and tidiness of our room. We are committed to creating a comfortable and pleasant stay for you, and your feedback is a great encouragement to all our staff. We are also pleased to know that you successfully used the self-check-in machine. We will continue to improve our service quality to provide our guests with an even more convenient and comfortable stay. We are delighted to learn that you found the surrounding shopping and dining options very convenient and that your feedback indicates you had a pleasant time in Kanazawa. In particular, your expression of "hoping to stay again" and your overall "very satisfied" rating are a great joy to us. Moving forward, we will continue to strive to create a comfortable and reassuring hotel for our guests, providing even better service and a more comfortable environment. Please be sure to visit our hotel again next time you visit Kanazawa. All our staff sincerely look forward to serving you again. Front Desk: Okada
N5X
Moderate Double Room Non-Smoking
Stayed in Apr 2026
Couple
43 reviews
8.0/10
Very good
Posted on May 7, 2026
Hotel is very near the train station and bus terminal. Good location for connecting to other cities by train or bus. For Kanazawa sight seeing the buses depart from the bus station as well. Kanazawa attractions are walkable but are a distance away and take some time.
Response from Property: Thank you very much for staying with us and for sharing your feedback.We are delighted that you appreciated our hotel’s location and the convenient access to the train station and bus terminal. We are especially pleased to hear that you were able to enjoy sightseeing in Kanazawa, including using the sightseeing buses.We also appreciate your feedback that, while many attractions are within walking distance, the distance felt longer depending on the location. We will continue to work on improving our local area information to ensure our guests can enjoy sightseeing as comfortably as possible.We hope you will choose to stay with us again the next time you visit Kanazawa. Our entire staff looks forward to welcoming you.Front Desk, Okada
zdh49
Moderate Double Room Non-Smoking
Stayed in Mar 2026
Other
51 reviews
8.2/10
Very good
Posted on May 4, 2026
The hotel is less than a five-minute walk from the tram station, which has two large shopping malls, a big supermarket, and a food court. This makes dining and getting around very convenient. I've stayed at this hotel chain multiple times in various locations. The rooms are clean, tidy, and exactly what you'd expect from a mid-range hotel.
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Response from Property: Thank you sincerely for choosing to stay at our hotel. We also sincerely appreciate your continued support and patronage of our hotel group. Regarding the hotel's location, we are delighted that you praised its proximity to the tram station (just a short walk away) and the convenient amenities nearby, including shopping malls, supermarkets, and food courts. Creating a comfortable accommodation environment for tourists and business travelers is always a priority for us. Furthermore, we are very pleased to receive your praise for the cleanliness and hygiene of our rooms. We will continue to dedicate ourselves to creating a comfortable and reassuring accommodation space for you. We will continuously strive to improve and provide you with even more satisfactory service, and we sincerely ask for your continued support and patronage. All staff members sincerely look forward to your next visit. Front Desk – Okada
Guest User
Standard Double Room Non-smoking
Stayed in Mar 2026
Couple
4 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 4, 2026
This hotel located exactly beside JR Kanazawa Sta. So if you want to go to Shirakawago by bus ( of course u have to reserved before ) it is easy to reach the bus station behind Kanazawa Sta. I choose this hotel also because I used Hokuriku pass which is passed by Kanazawa Sta. The room is like other 3 star hotel in Japan, not too big but enough if you bring top loading luggage.
Response from Property: Thank you very much for staying at our hotel.We are delighted that you appreciated the convenience of our location adjacent to JR Kanazawa Station. Many guests have praised our easy access to the bus terminal behind the station when taking buses to Shirakawa-go, as well as our convenient environment for using various modes of transportation. We are also pleased to hear that you were able to make use of the pass, which is convenient for traveling around the Hokuriku region, and we hope it helped make your trip more comfortable.Regarding the size of your room, we were relieved to hear that you were able to stay comfortably without any issues regarding your suitcase. We will continue to strive for improvements and innovations to ensure you have the most comfortable stay possible, even within our limited space.Our entire staff is committed to providing an even better stay in the future, and we would be delighted if you would choose our hotel again the next time you visit Kanazawa.We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back.Front Desk Okada
Digua(xuzhigang)
Single Room
Stayed in Mar 2026
Traveling with friends
55 reviews
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Jun 4, 2026
The hotel is only about 300 meters from the Hokuriku Shinkansen exit, and it's just 5 bus stops to Kenrokuen Garden and Higashi Chaya District. There's an izakaya downstairs from the hotel, and the station has all sorts of food options, which is super convenient!
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Response from Property: 非常感謝您此次下榻本酒店。感謝您詳細介紹了本酒店的地理位置及周邊環境。得知您感受到了從北陸新幹線車站前往本酒店的便捷性,以及前往各旅遊景點的便利,我們深感欣慰。此外,得知您光顧了酒店內及周邊的餐飲店,並度過了舒適愉快的時光,這讓我們倍感欣慰。今後,我們將繼續致力於作為您旅遊或商務的據點,為您提供便捷舒適的住宿體驗。全體員工衷心期待您的再次光臨。感謝您的留言。前台 岡田
grumpyml
Standard Double Room Non-smoking
Stayed in Mar 2026
Family
28 reviews
8.0/10
Very good
Posted on Apr 24, 2026
The hotel's location near an office district makes it quiet at night. It's about a 3-4 minute walk from Kitahama subway station. There are fewer restaurants here compared to Shinsaibashi or Umeda, but there's a Yayoi-ken restaurant right downstairs where you can get breakfast for 1200 JPY. The cakes from the nearby patisserie are delicious.
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Response from Property: Thank you so much for your stay and for your detailed feedback. Moving forward, we will continue to leverage our excellent location and dedicate ourselves to improving our service quality, striving to create an even more comfortable stay for you. We sincerely look forward to your next visit to Kanazawa. All our staff look forward to your next visit. Front Desk – Okada
Natusik
Single Room
Stayed in Mar 2026
Solo traveler
10 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 7, 2026
This is a wonderful hotel, one of the best I’ve stayed at in Japan. The rooms are spacious, with all the amenities, and the staff are very polite. The price-to-quality ratio is excellent. The location is perfect — just a three-minute walk to the station.
Response from Property: Thank you very much for staying at Smile Hotel Premium Kanazawa Higashiguchi Ekimae.Our entire staff was deeply touched by your kind words and high praise.We have designed our rooms to be spacious to ensure our guests have a comfortable stay.Regarding amenities, we have placed cotton swabs and facial toner near the front desk, which we provide to guests free of charge.Please feel free to use them again the next time you visit Kanazawa.We will continue to do our utmost to ensure you have the same positive experience on your next visit,so please do stay with us again whenever you are in the area.Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback despite your busy schedule.We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back.Front Desk, Sato
Guest User
Deluxe Double Room Non-Smoking
Stayed in Feb 2026
Couple
12 reviews
8.0/10
Very good
Posted on Apr 5, 2026
The hotel is located just to the left of the JR Kanazawa Station East Exit (towards Kenroku-en Garden), right next to a shopping mall. After crossing a small road and turning left, you'll see it immediately. They offer daily towel changes and trash removal, and bed sheets are changed every three days. The room size is also good. My only minor issue was a low, rumbling noise that seemed to surround the room, which stopped around 11 PM and started again at 7 or 8 AM. It's nice that you can crack open the window for ventilation. There are vending machines and a microwave on the 8th floor, which is very convenient. It's also super convenient for travelers with luggage.
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Response from Property: Thank you very much for choosing to stay at "Smile Hotel Premium Kanazawa East Exit". As you mentioned, our hotel is located about a 3-minute walk from the East Exit of Kanazawa Station, making it very convenient to move around with luggage, and is therefore highly praised and considered an ideal choice for both business and leisure travelers. If you would like to have your towels changed during your stay, please place the used towels in the basket in your room and leave the basket outside your door before 11 PM, and we will replace them with new towels for you. If there is any trash in your room, please place the trash can and basket outside your door together, and we will collect it for you. Regarding the low humming sound, although we have not been able to pinpoint the exact cause, our hotel uses a whole-building air conditioning system. While the operating noise in each room is low, the circulating sound may become louder when multiple guests are using the system simultaneously, which may be the cause of the noise. We sincerely apologize for any discomfort caused. Regarding the vending machines and microwave ovens, we have them located on the 8th floor and 2nd floor respectively, and we welcome you to use them on your next stay. We sincerely thank you for taking the time to provide your valuable feedback. We look forward to your next visit. Receptionist Sato
Mumjee
Triple Room Non-Smoking
Stayed in Feb 2026
Traveling with friends
6 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 28, 2026
The hotel location is very easy access for those using public transport to reach Kanazawa. We had a great 3 days to explore Kanazawa with this location. The room is spacious for three of us to stay.
Response from Property: Thank you very much for staying with us.We also sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.We are delighted to hear that you were satisfied with our convenient location for public transportation and that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay in Kanazawa.We are also relieved to hear that you found the spaciousness of your room comfortable.We will continue to strive to be a hotel where you can enjoy an even more comfortable stay as a base for sightseeing and your time in the city.We sincerely look forward to welcoming you again.Front Desk, Okada
Anonymous User
Moderate Double Room Non-Smoking
Stayed in Jan 2026
Family
39 reviews
8.5/10
Very good
Posted on Mar 11, 2026
Stayed here for 4 nights to visit Kanazawa, Fukui and Toyama. Room is small but sufficient for 2 people. The toilet seems newly fabricated/ installed so it feels newer than the room. The room is stuffy in the winter because theres only a slow wind/ hot room option for the AC. There are microwave ovens, drinks vending & ice machines located on various floors. Even though the hotel is located near the JR Kanazawa station, it is very quiet at night. My favourite part about the hotel is the proximity to Kanazawa station, just 7 mins walk! Perfect for those using the Shinkansen. Opposite the hotel (1mins) is Forus & 100bangi mall with many shopping, eating & omiyage choices there. Omicho market is about 20mins walk, perfect for a fresh bowl of kaisendon!
6/12
Response from Property: We sincerely appreciate your choice to stay with us for four nights and to use our hotel as your base for exploring Kanazawa, Fukui, and Toyama.We are relieved to hear that, despite the compact size, you found the room comfortable for two guests. We are also delighted to learn that you found the toilet facilities to be new.On the other hand, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused regarding the air conditioner temperature control. We will use your feedback as a reference for future facility improvements.We are delighted to hear you were satisfied with our in-house facilities such as the microwave, vending machines, and ice machine, as well as the convenient access from Kanazawa Station and the quiet nighttime environment. We were also very pleased to see you enjoyed sightseeing and dining at nearby commercial facilities and Omicho Market.We will continue striving to be a hotel where all our guests can enjoy a comfortable stay.We sincerely hope you will choose our hotel again when you visit Kanazawa. Our entire staff looks forward to welcoming you.Front Desk Okada
Guest User
Standard Double Room Non-smoking
Stayed in Feb 2026
Solo traveler
27 reviews
7.5/10
Posted on Apr 3, 2026
Upon checking in, I noticed the hot water pressure was extremely low. I immediately contacted the front desk, and they promptly dispatched an engineer to fix it. The response and repair were quite quick. The staff came with tools and towels, took off their shoes before entering, and after confirming the issue was resolved, they wiped everything clean before leaving. It would be even better if the hotel performed maintenance and repairs before guests check in.
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Response from Property: Thank you sincerely for choosing to stay at our hotel. Furthermore, we deeply apologize for the inconvenience caused by the equipment malfunction during your stay. You reported a problem with the hot water flow, and we were unable to address this issue promptly before your arrival, which should not have happened. We are deeply ashamed of this and reflect on any oversights in our pre-check and maintenance procedures. Nevertheless, we are honored that you praised our staff's response. While we are always committed to providing prompt service, we understand that creating a worry-free stay for our guests is paramount. We will carefully consider the feedback received and further strengthen pre-check-in equipment checks to prevent similar incidents from recurring. Thank you again for your valuable feedback. All staff sincerely look forward to your next visit. Front Desk – Okada
Anonymous User
Universal Twin Room Non-Smoking
Stayed in Jan 2026
Family
71 reviews
9.2/10
Great
Posted on Feb 24, 2026
Extremely close to Kanazawa Station. While the facilities aren't brand new, the rooms are incredibly spacious, making this hotel excellent value for money. The front desk staff were very welcoming. There's free coffee in the lobby, and plenty of great restaurants nearby.
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Response from Property: Thank you so much for staying at the Kanazawa East Exit Smile Hotel. We are very grateful that you took the time out of your busy schedule to share your experience. We are honored to know that you were satisfied with our hotel's excellent location, spacious rooms, and great value for money, and that you praised the service of our front desk staff. We are also pleased to see that you enjoyed the complimentary coffee in the lobby and the surrounding restaurants. Your appreciation is our greatest encouragement. Although our facilities are not new, we will continue to strive to maintain cleanliness and comfort, and welcome every guest with even warmer and more attentive service. We look forward to serving you again in Kanazawa in the near future. Finally, thank you again for taking the time to share your valuable thoughts with us. Front Desk: Mori
Siea Liang
Standard Double Room Non-smoking
Stayed in Jan 2026
Couple
12 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 28, 2026
It was a walking distance from the Kanazawa station and so convenient for us without carrying the luggages and walking far. The good thing staying near the station was we could easily access to the bus station, and engage a day pass to hop on and off the bus for almost all the tourist spots in Kanazawa town without walking too much!
Response from Property: Thank you very much for staying at Smile Hotel Premium Kanazawa Higashiguchi Ekimae.We are delighted to hear that you found our location convenient and that its proximity to Kanazawa Station made your travels easier. It is wonderful that you were able to take full advantage of the day pass and the bus network to explore the beautiful sights of Kanazawa comfortably. We hope these conveniences added to a memorable stay with us.Finally, thank you very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to share your valuable feedback.Front Desk Mori