Got stranded in Nagano due to the recent typhoon. Went to the Tourist info office at the station and they had a deal for that night here and the price seemed good and it was close to the station in the rather heavy rain. When we got upstairs I was pleasantly surprised - quite a large room by japan standards.... More

Booked Chisan Grand Nagano when it was still part of the IHG group. The hotel converted the IHG reservation without any issues. Gave us a refurbished room on the 10th floor. Everything was very nice, new and the room was huge by Japan standards with 2 super single beds. Free wired internet, Short distance to the Nagano station, around 5... More

Built prior to the 1998 Winter Olympics, the Nagano Holiday Inn Express is like any other Holiday Inn Express. You get a big, clean, comfortable room and friendly, professional staff which equates to a nice stay, if somewhat unoriginal. This Holiday Inn Express is within walking distance from the Nagano station, and not too far from the center of town.... More

I stayed here for 1 night on 29th March 2010. It is in the heart of the city near secretariat. After checking in to this hotel, I wished to stay for few more days, it was such a pleasant hotel. From the lift to your door to locker everything works on a small magnetic card (like credit card). You get... More

Basically, what you would expect from a Holiday Inn Express, except now on a new continent. This hotel was built for the Winter Olympics in 1998, so it is relatively new and well-maintained. Check-in was a breeze and the two gentlemen at the desk spoke English quite well. Rooms are large for Japanese business hotel standards. Also, the bathroom is... More

It was more of a 4 star hotel standard and a Holiday Inn, let along a Holiday Inn Express. The hotel is newly renovated, has all the amenities one would expect from a 4 star hotel, front desk is manned 24 hours, and is less than 5 minues from Nagano station (dragging 50 kg of luggage & ski gear between... More