4-Star Hotels in Nagoya

Vessel Inn Sakae Ekimae delivers prime convenience and exceptional value right in the heart of the downtown shopping district. Located just steps from Sakae Subway Station, this modern hotel offers effortless access to iconic landmarks like Oasis 21, Nagoya TV Tower, and the bustling Osu Shopping Street. Guests love the spotless, comfortable rooms featuring Simmons bedding, high-speed Wi-Fi, and generous amenities. Plus, children under 12 stay free! Don’t miss their acclaimed breakfast buffet, which serves delicious local Nagoya delicacies like hitsumabushi (unagi over rice) and Ogura toast to start your morning right.

The facilities were a bit basic, plainer than I expected for a park hotel. The toiletries were quite simple. We booked the King theme, which was 200 yuan cheaper than the Pirate theme, but they felt pretty similar, with the same room layout and everything. The bunk beds were very narrow, only suitable for children under 10. No one informed us about the treasure hunt, and we almost missed it. There are very few dining and shopping options nearby, and even the vending machine items were much more expensive than in the city. Not great value for money. The kids loved it, though.

Asked for a room, got the exact opposite of what I requested. High floor away from lift. So they gave me almost the lowest floor, literally next to the lifts. I booked months in advance, too. The lift itself isn't noisy, but obviously guests are. And sadly these guests were Japanese locals. A family who clearly had zero control over their children. Other problems, the onsen has no cold bath, all three baths are the same temperature, and the reclining bath has no purpose except to allow you to lie down. Plus seeing someone the member of a certain family covered in tattoos is a little frightening for my son. All this despite the signs stating no tattoos. Location is great for metro lines and for the IG Arena, if that's the reason for your visit. I would also appreciate the same manners in English that the staff provide local Japanese. Especially if the staff is already fluent in English. We too have polite ways of speaking to customers.

Although this room wasn't as big as the one we booked previously, it had everything we needed in a compact space. The location was super convenient too. Since we drove, the front desk gave us a 500 yen parking voucher daily, which covered part of the parking fee. It works for three nearby parking lots, so just make sure you park in the right one – that was a pleasant surprise! Also, remember to book the salt bath and sauna in advance. Plus, there's a shopping street right nearby, making it easy to grab a bite.

Our family, including two elementary school-aged children, stayed here for a room-only plan. The entire room was incredibly spacious. Having separate bedroom and living/dining areas was fantastic, especially in the mornings and evenings, as everyone could go about their routine at their own pace. The furnishings and appliances were top-notch (especially the ReFa hairdryer and shower, and the super comfortable sofa bed). Plus, there were trial appliances available for use, which made our stay even more pleasant. There's a 24-hour convenience store and a food court on the ground floor of STATION Ai, where the hotel is located, and plenty of dining options within walking distance, so we never had trouble finding food. We'd love to stay here again!

I stayed here once in 2019 and loved it so much that I chose it again this time, but it really disappointed me. I asked for bottled water, and a slightly overweight man at the front desk very curtly told me, 'You two, only one bottle per person per day!' I was so angry and asked them to find someone who could speak English. After a long wait, a woman finally came out, looking a bit arrogant. After I explained the situation, she said there was no such rule. I told her I just wanted to clarify who made the rule about one bottle per person per day. I could do without their water, but I needed an explanation! Service: Genuinely poor, can't compare to before.

Great location, a few minutes from nagoya station, underground shopping. Hotel has a public bath, quite good the only problem I had was with other guest not removing their shoes. Great restaurants nearby and a Lawson downstairs.

The room was spacious and had everything we needed. The complimentary toiletries were of excellent quality, and we appreciated being able to choose them ourselves. Breakfast was abundant and delicious. The location was super convenient, with plenty of restaurants and supermarkets nearby, making it easy to grab a bite even late at night. We were disappointed that we couldn't store our luggage for two days after checking out, but we understand their policy.

This is an excellent hotel! Its location is superb, just a 3-5 minute walk from Sakae Station Exit 3, and very close to the airport limousine bus stop, making transportation incredibly convenient. The surrounding area has a wide range of amenities, making dining, getting around, and shopping extremely easy. Although the hotel facilities are a bit old, it's very clean and tidy. The staff service was particularly outstanding; they even helped me call a taxi. I would definitely choose to stay here again on my next visit.

The hotel is quite old but clean and provides good facilities. It’s located perfectly right next to the Nagoya station and in the same building as Meitetsu bus station. So it’s convenient to take a bus continuing to Takayama and other cities without any hassles. Many cafes and restaurants are underground and nearby buildings. I would really recommend this hotel for the stay in Nagoya.