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Reviews of The Prince Karuizawa 5 stars

389-0193 Nagano, Karuizawa, Karuizawa 1049-1, Japan

#20 of 37 hotels in Karuizawa

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 57 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Garden Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Costs a bit high, but might be the busy season rates

    Nice view in the hotel garden. Room is clean and spacious, beds are comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Overall a very pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nespresso Machine not working. Must pay for parking.

    The view from our room was beautiful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is shuttle bus from station to all the hotels and ski resort/ hotspring /shopping centre so transportation is not a problem. The view at the room is fantastic. Need reservation for breakfast where you can enjoy a delicious meal with great view.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    7.0
    Would never use it again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is suuuuper complicated . They said they would let me pay online . Didn’t . They made me do bookings for skiing and spa in some obscure webpages in Japanese . Took ages to respond to e mails . My guests were not happy. The lessons are in one reception but the rentals in another and no one answers or gives directions, they don’t speak English . Should say they are a hotel just for locals maybe

    It is pretty and with good location for skiing . It was the only ski place available when I booked

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    8.0
    Nice hotel with friendly staff but not convenient especially families with young children.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it’s the furthest Prince chain hotel away from the station. You have to wait for the shuttle bus or call a cab. No drinks provided in the room as you have to have them in the library lounge. Minimal restaurant selection. No convenience store like the Prince West, no laundromat, no hot spring.

    The property itself is beautiful with fireplace. The free drinks and snacks at the library lounge is nice. The provide free transport to n from the ski centre.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    8.0
    A value for money hotel complex with great outlet mall
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you wish to stay close to F&B and hot spring, better stay at the West.

    Free access to hot spring though need to take the shuttle. The hotel complex is big with a very good outlet.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful and peaceful place of residence for holidays
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No restaurant near the hotel except those inside the hotel

    The handling of luggage and shuttle bus service provided by the hotel

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    9.0
    Great services
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Twin Room (Smoking)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facility’s too old

    Friendly staffs , great location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2023

    7.0
    Still enjoy the overall facilities provided by the integrated resort.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No onsen in this hotel. have to travel to West wing or another wing can't remember the name. Room is dated. Need renovation.

    Complimentary shuttle round the clock to pick up guest to the different Prince Hotel. View is nice facing the greenery and lake.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2023

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

    excellent service and nice view

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice atmosphere and surroundings. Excellent breakfast and exceptional service

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2023

    8.0
    High-end resort for a relaxing vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Garden Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 1 night

    All restaurants in the facilities require a reservation well in advance, and they are all high-end restaurants. There is nothing wrong with high-end restaurants requiring reservations, but I'd hope there are other more affordable options within a reasonable distance. The fact that the facilities are huge makes it difficult to go all the way out and shop outside. That there are no other dining options really came as a surprise to me and I had to book a table in the last minute. I didn't realize I had to book restaurants in advance and the fact that I had no restaurant reservations along with my stay (called a combo plan) also seemed a surprise to the staff during my check-in. It would have been nice to raise that information more explicitly upfront during hotel booking.

    Close to JR station, free shuttle in the facilities. Great service, friendly staff, and high-quality room and restaurants. Having hot springs (charge a small fee) is a plus. I especially liked the guest center next to the JR station that accepts your luggages and sends them to your room for you.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2023

    9.0
    Highly recommended!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Commuting by the hotel shuttle buses was more time consuming than expected, and often crammed due to the high volume of guests using the shuttle service.

    Spacious room; great view!; helpful staff

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2023

    8.0
    Make sure to check the bus timetable before going anywhere
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shuttle bus service hours should match the hot springs. My father was enjoying the hot spring at night and missed the last bus service which is about 2 hours earlier than the hot springs closes, ended up with walking in the dark cold night back to the hotel which sits at the corner of the hotel village. But the staff is very helpful to get him back to the hotel safely which is deeply appreciated.

    Quite convenient location, good shops and food court, love the hot springs.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2023

    7.0
    Snow / Ski & Shopping can be done at the same place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No ski access, wait bus too long.

    Near by Outlet mall, easy travel from Tokyo. Nice welcome at reception room nearby Karuizawa station - South gate, good services for luggage delivery

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shuttle bus system wasnt the best….could not cope with crowds. Hotel charges for parking!

    Close to ski resort and attractions

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Twin Room (Smoking)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit far from the ski field, buffet dinner not easy to reserve, always full house.

    Nice staffs, good and clean room, enough space, good services.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2022

    8.0
    pleasant stay, staff all friendly and helpful, outlet easily reached by hotel shuttle
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    choice of restaurant minimal

    spacious clean room

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2021

    9.0
    Really comfortable and memorable stay for me as I celebrated my anniversary with my wife.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Twin Room (Smoking)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is a bit off from the Karuizawa station and there’s nothing to commute from the main town to the hotel without Taxi after 9 pm.

    The room was really luxurious and big. The staff members were really helpful and cooperative. Food at the French restaurant was an absolute treat.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    A quiet and peaceful haven at Karuizawa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The rooms are a little dated but they are very clean and comfortable. Breakfast is quite expensive but a traditional Japanese style with top class waiters etc. A less expensive buffet option may be better for some travellers.

    The view from our room overlooking the pond was beautiful. It snowed the second day we were there and it was magical watching it snow and hang in the trees. The hotel was very quiet and peaceful. Our room was warm, spacious and comfortable. The staff were lovely, always helpful. The drinks available in the lounge after 5pm were great. The food was traditional and high class service.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    great for relaxing, shopping, onsen, and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the food options

    Love the onsen and the guest services office where you can leave your luggage while you shop at their outlet mall. they even ship your luggage to your room before you check in.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit far away from station but it’s fine to take a shuttle. No convenient stores around

    Staff, bed and view

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    6.0
    Average.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dated Inconvenient location for the snow

    Part of a resort and therefore could use the resort facilities

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    5.0
    Won’t stay in again
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Garden Twin Room (Non-Smoking)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel and room is quite old

    The address is not correct, which is the way wing. The location in fact isn’t convenient

    Stayed in November 2023

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