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Reviews of Karuizawa Hotel Longing House 3 stars

389-0102 Nagano, Karuizawa, Karuizawa 1323-522 , Japan

#22 of 37 hotels in Karuizawa

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Review score

Based on 105 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower head

    Dinner

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    We had a very nice stay. I would go back again and stay longer to explore the area some more.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Rooms were smaller than expected. But manageable.

    The hotel was really pretty. Not too far from the station but we took a cab to get there, having missed the shuttle. Given the proximity to the train station, it wasn't expensive. We got a nice welcome with a fireplace in the lobby. Our room was nice, although smaller than we expected. We did manage. It also had a nice small balcony with a nice view of the courtyard behind the hotel as it snowed. The restaurant was the highlight. The setting was romantic, the food top-notch and we did have a nice time. They also have a shuttle at checkout time that took us back to the train / Shinkansen station. It's a free shuttle that leaves at set times and I would highly recommend it, particularly if it is raining or snowing.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room big and clean

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    decoration, breakfast is so good

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    8.0
    Interesting...
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had 2 meals...dinner at the Wine Tavern and the breakfast buffet. The dinner was horrible...tasteless and overpriced. The "healthy breakfast buffet" was enjoyable because I personally like vegetables and healthier options. The homemade milk bread was FABULOUS!!! The public baths were an interesting concept. You had to use a computer near the front desk to book a reservation for the many baths scattered throughout the property. My husband is a furo freak and normally will soak 3x per a 1 night stay but he only went once because he said it wasn't very hot or enjoyable.

    Property felt like a Swiss Chalet in Karuizawa but the rooms felt like "Glamping". An interesting concept. Rooms were clean but dated. The website advertises newly renovated rooms but we obviously didn't pay the premium for these rooms so I understand you get what you pay for.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    Lovely architecture and great facilities!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A far from services for example restaurant or groceries, for folks who don’t drive.

    Quaint and homely. The private bath was fantastic and an exceptional experience!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    9.0
    Feel like I am living in a European small town
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful yard and well maintained facilities. It is close to drug store, supermarket and convenient store. The shuttle bus is good as well. Staffs are very friendly.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    9.0
    Nice private onsen!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    At their wine bar, the quantity of food was very small, especially the chocolate dessert was not worthy.

    We really enjoyed their private onsen. The lobby was warm and cosy with a fire place. The rooms were clean and spacious. The outside of the hotel looks cute and nice for photos.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s too far away, only a bus to takes us to the station

    The environment are great and the room are very comfortable

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    7.0
    Early register and book the pravite bath as soon as possible
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    To reach the private onsen, you need to pass through the outdoor parking lot.

    Beautiful environment,and good service attitude

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    8.0
    Big guest-room with all amenities provided and green environment surroundings. Receptionists are helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is not convenient but only provided 3 timeslots for free shuttle bus service

    Free 45-min private open-air bath with amenities provided

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The WIFI was a bit weak in my room. I disconnected to the internet frequently.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing much.

    Good location and has a private onsen available for booking.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    8.0
    nice coffee
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    garden

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    8.0
    In general, we had a wonderful stay, the place is beautiful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    According to the lady at the reception, customers can only make reservations for dinner at the hotel restaurant for the following evening. Even so, that evening (when we did our check-in) we thought we could have something to eat at the hotel bar, since it was still open (it was a bit after 8:00 pm). But they were no longer serving any kind of food, only wine. We were taken by surprise, and then it was late to search for a nearby restaurant because they close early, and so do convenient stores. So we just ate what we had with us that evening.

    We loved the architecture of the hotel, the rustic chic ambience, the Victorian style with a Japanese touch, and the surrounding nature. It's certainly worth staying!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    7.0
    If you’re a planner this might be for you
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That we had to make a reservation for everything, but we’re the kind of people that like to see what the day brings. So we didn’t eat at the property, and we couldn’t get a beer there because you’d have to book that in advance too. But as said before, a few restaurants and supermarkets at walking distance, so we didn’t starve.

    It looks beautiful, there’s a few restaurants, a conbini and a good size supermarket nearby. Staff is very friendly, coffee is good. The room was a good size with a huge comfortable bed. The onsen is a private (very) hot bath semi outside, so that was nice. You can book it for 45 minutes on the same day.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    9.0
    Loved area hotel, room and breakfast simply best stay in Karuizawa and it is affordable would diffenitly go again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is convenient, hotel is amazing the room design is really nice , staff are professionals and very friendly the breakfast was my favourite

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2023

    8.0
    In the nature
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel building made from woods. So I sometimes heard noise from other rooms or somewhere. There are some buildings combine together so it’s sometimes little bit far to go to restaurant and front or something. There’s no elevator, so it’s inconvenient for older people or the people who have babies. We stayed in the newer building but actually not so new and it’s in the forest so not so clean, I mean they clean but there were spiderwebs in the ceiling.

    The hotel is classical and has a forest and garden. The rooms have a bath tub in the bathroom but the hotel has many individual small outdoor Onsen which is called Rotenburo. Some of them have Ganbanbuto. They were so nice. And the restaurant has terrace table. To have breakfast in the terrace or outside was really nice because even summertime , the temperature is not hot , feeling fantastic.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    8.0
    Big room nice staff and good price for the hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comparatively less convenient

    Free Private Onsen & drinks

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    9.0
    A bit pricy, but very nice stay - seems like it would be very cozy in winter!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We were not informed of the bus schedule to the station in the morning. No elevator.

    The room was spacious and quiet, the building was charming, and the breakfast had many options.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Free water and coffee near reception. Bed was very comfortable Located in a quite area

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2023

    9.0
    we did enjoyed the room very old meets modern
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the outdoor spa was fully booked and we couldn’t get a spot staff gave minimum service coffee machine didn’t work we had a lot of hair on the floors

    amazing looking awesome rooms

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Room was very nice and spacious, access to private onsens was good and nice they had a shuttle/transport service to the train station

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2023

    9.0
    good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Twin Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    poor Wi-Fi

    clean, comfortable stay for sure

    Stayed in May 2023

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