Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano-Zenkojiguchi

Taking into consideration that this is a budget hotel, however the room cleanliness is horrendous with females hair lying around ?!?!?!. Room smells of second hand smokes (they only have smoking rooms).

About 5 minutes walk to the train station and restaurants, but it’s a bit strange that the hotel is located on partial floors of a building. The area is easy to travel with public transport; it only took 15 mins on the bus to the Temple. The staff were helpful during check in. The room is big but old, and the bed sheet got stained, the pillow is quite comfy though. Overall it worths the money considering the location.

Great convenience near the train station and simple stay meet all my needs

Sotetsu fresco inn Nagano is located just 5 mins walk from Nagano high speed train station. It is easy to visit tourist places like zenkoji temple (walkable distance) and snow monkey park (take tour bus behind train station). There is a sheltered overhead bridge to the hotel. The hotel is also located near many eating places (local and international ones like Starbucks and KFC) and malls (many of them selling local produce). It’s not hard to find places to eat and shop for all meals. The service in the hotel is good too. Staff will greet you the moment you enter the lobby and are quick in responding to your request. The toiletries are placed in the lobby and not in the room. Hence you need to take what you need before going into your room. The room is small and the bed and pillows are soft (does sink in a bit). The window is frosted so you cannot see the outside. You will probably get a decent rest if you are staying just 1 or 2 nights. But for more nights, perhaps the room is a bit too claustrophobic as there is no room to place to place the luggage and any other accessories you may bring along. There are also only a few local channels on TV. It was cold during winter at about 3 degrees. Thankfully the room and shower heater is effective and comfortable. Check-in and out is fast as I just need to insert my room card into the machine. Overall it’s a great experience and you are definitely getting more than the price you paid for.

Small but comfy room. And good location near Nagano station.

Went with my mother and was happy with how close it was to nagano station. Staff were friendly and helpful. Check in was easily done via a machine on the premises. They had a lovely selection of complimentary drinks at the check in area. Fuss free and with lawson just downstairs.