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Reviews of Karuizawa Prince Hotel East 4 stars

389-0193 Nagano, Karuizawa, Karuizawa 1016-75, Japan

#18 of 38 hotels in Karuizawa

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 134 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ski in and ski out Next to shopping outlet

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    8.0
    Great first ski adventure for our Aussie family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • East Cottage TypeA (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was mould in the bathroom vents on the door. Dated decor that will need updated and window covers that don’t completely block out the weather. Western breakfast options not available and no where open for us with small children until 10. Reception needs to be better equipped with supplies to book in the cottage like bread, eggs etc. Better cooking facilities in the cottage with a microwave or stove would have been great as after skiing the kids wanted to relax and had to drag them Out for dinner far away and had to carry home asleep most nights

    Seperate own cabin in the snow looking at the slop. 2 bedrooms so we can be seperate from the kids.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    9.0
    Excellent stay for our ski and shopping holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Forest Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No buffet breakfast on weekdays, only set meals. We had to go to the West hotel for the buffet style breakfast

    The hotel is in a perfect location, truly ski in ski out and just a few minutes’ walk to the outlet mall. The onsen is nice and not too crowded. The service was exceptional - we needed to go to the West hotel when the shuttle was not available and the hotel offered us a complimentary ride.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Forest Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    shuffle bus always full

    comfortable lobby, near to outlet

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Forest Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room sizes are comfortable, but I think it's a bit odd they would not provide a cot for babies above 12 months. We have a 1.5 yo and she still sleeps in a cot, but they said for safety reasons they weren't able to. This was a bit odd...

    We stayed for 2 nights with our 2 toddlers, the location was very convenient with easy access to hotel restaurants, the onsen and of course the snowpark (our room looked right into the snow play area too). The staff were helpful arranging our taxi hires and we had good food at the hotel restaurants. It's not a luxury hotel, but the facilities are clean, conveniently located next to Princes Outlets (this came in handy when we had a day of rain and needed to find something to do). The onsen is very nice, I took my daughter there and we had a fun experience. Worth visiting when you're staying at the hotel.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    8.0
    Excellent ski resort for family, average room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The housekeeping wasn’t great. At check-in they did ask me if I needed my sheets changed. As i was only staying for 2 nights so I said no, but I needed new towels everyday. They did change my towels, but it came as a surprise that they didn’t even make my bed.

    It’s a ski resort. The equipment rental and cable car ticket office are just steps away from the lobby. There are various ski schools available as well. It’s friendly for families with young children as you don’t need to walk too far to the school or ski rental. There’s also an outlet nearby so people who don’t ski can go shopping so it caters to everyone’s needs.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    9.0
    Very good location for ski in/out and also close to shopping mall east.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Forest Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff are really unfriendly and unhelpful. “Ask AI before you fall front desk” is mentioned, but the QR code for asking AI didn’t work for me.

    It’s obviously 50th anniversary this not a new hotel. However it has maintained its facility well.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    9.0
    Very recommended and will book again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • East Cottage TypeA (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No

    We chose cottage and the experience is very good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    8.0
    Helpfuk staff and handled request well
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • East Cottage TypeA (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price

    It was good and staff helped with earlier check-in and drove us to the cottage. They also handled our request for check out.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    9.0
    Except we need to wait for bus ,all very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Forest Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bad location to shopping

    Good location to ski

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    7.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Buffet at Hotel East was only available over weekends.

    Very convenient - easy access to and from station and shopping mall, free shuttle buses were great and lift was right in front of hotel for skiing / snowboarding. Staff were very kind and friendly.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • East Cottage TypeA (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds are too soft. The room can be very dry when the heating system is on. It would be good if they can provide body lotion.

    Spacious, good for family staying. The cottage’s heating system is very good. Close to the snowy mountains.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2023

    9.0
    Nice luxury hotel, great for families!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Forest Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked the location of the hotel, very convenient for skiing and shopping! There are shuttle buses that bring us to the JR station and shopping plaza even though both were walkable.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    9.0
    Better than I expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • East Cottage TypeA (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    At night, If there were more lights in the corridor that would be great.

    The property is quite spacious and comfortable. And the staff was very polite and good service.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • East Cottage TypeA (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit old

    Convenience to station and outlet

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • East Cottage TypeA (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is located in a beautiful and quiet place, it's like staying in a village

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    9.0
    Cozy
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • East Cottage TypeA (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Take some time from cottage to train station due to shuttle schedule

    Good Staffs, and large room

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Forest Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -Staffs are not as courteous and friendly as other hotels I stayed in nearby province, even Tokyo. -toiletries should include body lotion -No free ice or microwave, self-service laundry for guests. I had to pay for a bucket of ice and walked to reception to get it myself. -Breakfast quality not as impressive as it should be , considered by hotel grade and price

    Shuttle bus to and from JR station and shopping outlets. Very spacious room, although looking a bit old Good A/C temperature control Comfortable bed and night gown

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    7.0
    A Pleasant Stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Reception staff is responsive but lack warmth in replies.

    Transportation on free shuttle bus provided by the hotel. Location near the outlet shopping plaza.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyable few days to unwind and relax in nature; but only a short train ride from Tokyo.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • East Cottage TypeA (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Policy prohibiting food or drinks bought outside hotel, even though the hotel is directly connected to the shopping plaza and provides regular shuttle service to it.

    Charming hotel with cottages in the woods. Helpful, courteous staff. Reliable, convenient shuttle service.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    8.0
    Best location for Shopping
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Forest Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Minor point - We would have preferred more comfortable yukatas for the onsen, instead of the orange/brown polyester pyjama suit we had to wear!

    Location was convenient and the shopping was great. The onsen was clean and comfortable. Great for families with spacious outdoor grounds.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    8.0
    Will definitely stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Forest Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hotel feels cozy and rustic for the price, but worth it for every other aspect.

    The locale was perfect for walking around and enjoying the areas near the station. It was near the outlet and could walk to and from the other side of the station even at night - it was a perfect mix of enjoying nature and the convenience of Karuizawa. The breakfast at the restaurant Karamatsu was amazing!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    7.0
    The location is excellent, it’s very close to station and outlet. The breakfast buffet is really very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Forest Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in process too slow, Need to charge parking.

    Location and the breakfast

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2023

    9.0
    Prince hotels have good reputation for service and accommodation- did not disappoint.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Forest Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    not new hotel , room comfortable n clean but carpets need changing.

    Breakfast was v good : choice of 3 places , all excellent. Beautiful green surroundings.

    Stayed in May 2023

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