Kyu-Karuizawa Hotel Shinonome

Friendly owner, rather old hotel but very well kept. Hotel is set in a quiet lane but has eateries nearby Within walking distance from railway station. Room was adequately sized and clean. Breakfast was included and served in the restaurant.

The hotel was just right for my stay. It was 10 minutes walk to the station and outlet mall! another 10 minites to the old town area.  The room size was good and they cleaned room everyday! The staff were very friendly and accommodating!

Karuizawa is a beautiful and quiet town, easily accessible from Tokyo station with Hokuriku Shinkansen. The room is very spacious relative to Tokyo hotel room size. This hotel is not super near to the JR station but is acceptable for solo traveller like me. It is around 10 to 15mins work, depending on your pace. This hotel has a timeless village cottage vibe! Definitely worth a visit!

Clean and simple, the uncle at the front desk was cheerful and accomodating. Helped us carry some of our luggages up and down the stairs. Always made sure to greet us when we see him. Room size is okay, travellers with big luggages (and maybe more than 1/pax) might find it squeezy but overall the size is good for us. Location wise, it's a 10-15 min walk from the station, however there are multiple restuarants nearby and other shops.

✅ Pros • Great location with a slightly private feel. About a 10-minute walk to the pond and 10 minutes to the train station, making it convenient yet peaceful. • On-site parking available right in front of the hotel. • Complimentary 24-hour vending machine offering both hot and cold drinks (green tea, black tea, coffee, and water). • Comfortable mattress that ensures a good night’s sleep. • Clean and well-maintained rooms and common areas. • 24-hour lobby access, which is especially convenient for late-night workers or travelers arriving at odd hours. ❌ Cons • No elevator, which may be inconvenient if you have heavy luggage. • Guests are required to change shoes before accessing the second floor, which can feel slightly inconvenient.

A decent place to stay if you are ok with walking to all the good spots. If you want breakfast make sure you tell them and reserve it ahead of time.

Room is clean , convinienc parking. The location is very good.

Room was a bit small for 3 people not much space to put our luggage, also there is no elevator and we didn’t get much help getting the luggage up. It is close to the train station and overall it’s okay for groups of 2 considering most hotels in Japan are really small.

Nice hotel n clean.