We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Niigata, Japan. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated March 2024.
Charming. Romantic. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Located within 200 metres of Akakura Onsen Ski Area and 7 km of Myokosuginohara Ski Area, The Address Akakura features rooms in Myoko. All rooms boast a kitchenette and a private bathroom. The accommodation provides free shuttle service and luggage storage space for guests. The units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All guest rooms will provide guests with an oven. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house restaurant, which serves European cuisine and also offers gluten-free options. The accommodation offers 4-star accommodation with a hot spring bath. Skiing is among the activities that guests can enjoy near The Address Akakura. Myoko Sunshine Land is 10 km from the hotel, while Ikenotaira Onsen is 3.5 km away. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 116 km from The Address Akakura.Show full description
This might be the most well designed and romantic luxury hotel in Niigata. It also has SUPER COMFORTABLE BEDS. It is very popular among couples travelling to Niigata.
Delightful property. Elegant. Lovely interior design. Set within 49 km of Ryuoo Ski Park and 49 km of Zenkoji Temple, Lotte Arai Resort features rooms in Myoko. The accommodation provides a ski pass sales point, as well as a bar and ski-to-door access. The accommodation offers a fitness centre, sauna, restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, the units at the resort have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms will provide you with a terrace. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. At Lotte Arai Resort guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot spring bath. Ski equipment hire and bike hire are available at the accommodation and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. Speaking English, Japanese and Korean, staff are willing to help at any time of the day at the reception. Lake Nojiri is 26 km from Lotte Arai Resort, while Lake Hokuryuko is 45 km away. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 124 km from the resort.Show full description
I rate this as the most BEAUTIFUL luxury hotel in Niigata.
Relaxing atmosphere. Very stylish. Great location. Boasting a ski-to-door access to Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area, Hotel Angel Grandia Echigo Nakazato is located a 15-minute drive from Echigo-Yuzawa Station via a free shuttle bus. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. During their stay, guests can use private parking on site. Featuring tatami (woven-straw) flooring, an air purifier, flat-screen TV, electric kettle and, refrigerator. Yukata robes are provided. The private bathroom includes a bath, hairdryer, high-tech toilet and free toiletries including toothbrushes. There is a 24-hour front desk, coin-operated launderette and drinks vending machine on site. During winter season, guests can enjoy ski lessons at the on-site ski school and in other seasons, activities such as rental bicycle, tennis and table tennis are available. The fitness centre including a heated swimming pool is available throughout the year for a fee. The property also features a free hot springs bath, open-air bath and sauna where guest can unwind. Japanese and Western-style buffet dishes are served for breakfast and dinner. A child-friendly buffet is available. The on-site restaurant Nakasato offers a Japanese cuisine for dinner. Guests can also enjoy lunch at the property’s restaurant. Hotel Angel Grandia Echigo Nakazato is a 10-minute drive from Echigo-Nakazato Station, while Yuzawanakazato Ski Area is a 5-minute drive away. Kagura Ski Resort is 45 minutes by car. Niigata Airport is a 2-hour drive away.Show full description
I think this is the most relaxing and stylish luxury hotel in Niigata.
Hip. Highly elegant. Great views. Right next to NASPA Ski Garden, New Otani Hotel boasts hot-spring baths, an indoor pool and 7 food and beverage options. Spacious Japanese and Western rooms are offered, all with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy skiing during the winter season on site. The area is popular for skiing and cycling. Guests at NASPA New Otani stay in air-conditioned rooms with a tea maker and fridge. The en suite bathroom includes a bathtub, slippers and amenities. The hotel is 2 km from JR Echigo Yuzawa Train Station. Parking is free and bicycles can be rented. Guests can relax at the sauna or hot tub, or unwind with a massage. Both tennis courts and table tennis are on offer, as is a fitness room. Ski equipment rental and ski storage are available. There is a shop at the property. Fontana serves Continental cuisine, and Japanese dishes are on offer at Senbazuru. Bar Festa offers a lively time with drinks and karaoke, while Bar Capri provides calm sophistication.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the coolest luxury hotel in Niigata.
Overlooking the Shinano River in the heart of Niigata, Hotel Okura features a 15th-floor French restaurant and concierge services. The elegant rooms include free internet and a satellite flat-screen TV. Rooms at the Hotel Okura Niigata has large windows offering area views. Each has ample workspace, air conditioning, free internet and an en-suite bathroom with bathtub. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from JR Niigata Train Station and Toki Messe Niigata Convention Centre. Niigata Airport and Denka Big Swan Stadium are a 20-minute drive away. A variety of shops are available, including a hair salon. The 24-hour reception offers luggage storage and currency exchange services. Coffee Shop Tsubaki serves a daily breakfast buffet. Yahiko Japanese Restaurant specialises in seafood, while Toh-Ka-Lin Chinese Restaurant has authentic Cantonese cuisine. Bar Edinburgh boasts over 80 brands of whiskey.Show full description
Set in Myoko, 31 km from Zenkoji Temple, Lime Resort Myoko offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a ski pass sales point and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is located 33 km from Nagano Station. At the hotel, every room comes with a desk. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and certain units at Lime Resort Myoko have a mountain view. At the accommodation each room has bed linen and towels. At Lime Resort Myoko guests are welcome to take advantage of a spa centre. You can play table tennis at the hotel, and the area is popular for skiing. Suzaka City Zoo is 43 km from Lime Resort Myoko, while Jigokudani Monkey Park is 43 km away. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 105 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Situated 1.9 km from Niigata Station, Niigata Grand Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Niigata and has a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. Private parking is available on site. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. The units have a wardrobe. The hotel offers an American or Asian breakfast. Niigata Prefectural Civic Centre is 1.9 km from Niigata Grand Hotel, while Toki Messe is 1.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Niigata Airport, 10 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Located in Nagaoka, 300 metres from Nagaoka Station, Hotel New Otani Nagaoka provides accommodation with a restaurant, private parking and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Yukyuzan Small Animal Zoo is 3.9 km away and Teradomari Aquarium is 30 km from the hotel. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Hotel New Otani Nagaoka rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Yahiko Shrine is 41 km from the accommodation, while Urasa Station is 43 km away. The nearest airport is Niigata Airport, 69 km from Hotel New Otani Nagaoka.Show full description
Beautiful. Superb breakfast. Great location. Located a 10-minute walk from JR Niigata Station, ANA Crowne Plaza Niigata offers elegant guest rooms, 5 fine restaurants and a bar on the top floor. Bicycle rentals are available at an extra charge, while free WiFi can be used throughout the property. All rooms feature comfortable beds, an ample desk and a flat-screen TV with pay-per-view channels. The private bathroom has a bathtub and free toiletries. The Niigata Crowne Plaza Hotel provides convenient services and facilities like currency exchange (US dollars and Euros only), luggage storage and 24-hour front desk. In-room massages can be arranged at an additional charge. The hotel is situated near Niigata’s business district, and just a short walk from the lively Pia Bandai Market. Niigata Airport is a 25-minute drive away. Kura restaurant offers seasonal Japanese cuisine, while Tendan serves tantalising Chinese dishes. The Season Café on the ground floor features all day dining. Gorgeous ocean/mountain views and nightly drinks can be enjoyed at the Sky Bar.Show full description
This hotel has a highly rated breakfast and a great location in Niigata.
Sharing the premises with a large ski resort and a hot spring resort, Naebe Prince Hotel features a large number of restaurants and shops, and some bars. A children's playground and a sauna are on the premises, while massages and skiing lessons are available. Free WiFi is available in guestrooms, restaurant and lobby area. Guests can enjoy a beauty treatment, shop for the latest sports equipment, or at a charge relax in an outdoor hot spring with mountain views. Discount ski tickets are available, and facilities include a childcare centre and an ATM. Air-conditioned rooms feature a picture window, an LCD TV and a small fridge. Some rooms offer views of the ski slopes, and all come with complimentary green tea and toiletries. The many dining options at Naebe Prince Hotel include French cuisine, a variety of Japanese food types and a buffet restaurant. Featuring leather sofas and large windows with ski slope views, Chateleine Cocktail Lounge offers coffee and cakes at daytime and cocktails at night. Hotel Naeba Prince is a 35-minute drive from JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station, and a 50-minute drive from Yaze Shinsui Park. It's a 90-minute drive from Kiyotsu Gorge, one of the Three Great Gorges of Japan, offering majestic cliffs and waterfalls. During the ski season, Prince Hotel Naebe offers a free shuttle service to/from Echigo-Yuzawa Station.Show full description
Unique. Great value. Great views. Offering great views of Japan Sea and Nothern Alps mountains, Hotel Nikko Niigata offers elegant guests rooms located on the 22-29th floors. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Dry cleaning and currency exchange services are offered, and free luggage storage is available. Each room at Niigata Nikko Hotel features large windows offering the views and plenty of sunlight. A flat-screen TV with pay-per-view programmes and a fridge are provided. An electric kettle with tea bags is also included. The hotel is an 8-minute drive from JR Niigata Station. Serena offers Western meals in a bright setting with floor-to-ceiling windows, while Toh-lee serves gourmet Chinese dishes.Show full description
This hotel has great affordability and outstanding views.
Featuring 4-star accommodation, Tsubamesanjo Washington Hotel is situated in Sanjo, 36 km from Niigata Station and 13 km from Yahiko Shrine. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Yukyuzan Small Animal Zoo is 30 km from the hotel and Niigata Prefectural Civic Centre is 35 km away. Teradomari Aquarium is 19 km from the hotel, while Nagaoka Station is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is Niigata Airport, 45 km from Tsubamesanjo Washington Hotel.Show full description
Offering 2 restaurants, concierge and massage services, Art Hotel Joetsu is 250 metres from Takada Train Station. The modern rooms have a satellite TV and free wired internet. The air-conditioned rooms at Art Hotel Joetsu have light wood furniture and deep colour highlights. Guests can stretch out on the beds, or enjoy a bath or video-on-demand movie. A green tea maker and slippers are provided. Shinshu Joko-ji Temple and Joetsu Science Museum are both about a 10-minute drive away. By car, the hotel is a 10-minute drive from the Joetsu-Takada highway exit. Takada Park is about a 15-minute walk. Buffet style breakfast and western style lunch are offered at Allegro, while Myoko Japanese Restaurant is open for dinner.Show full description
Located in Minami Uonuma, within 25 km of Yukyuzan Small Animal Zoo and 26 km of Nagaoka Station, 山古志の宿 あまやちの湯 provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Providing ski-to-door access, the property is located within 47 km of Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort. The property is non-smoking and is set 28 km from Urasa Station. Guests at the hotel can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. The area is popular for skiing, and ski equipment hire is available at this 4-star hotel. The nearest airport is Niigata Airport, 91 km from 山古志の宿 あまやちの湯.Show full description
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