Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel And Resort - A 5-star mountain resort with Michelin dining, hot spring baths, and garden views
Featuring Mount Asama views and a single-star Michelin restaurant serving fine cuisine with local ingredients, this 5-star resort offers 58 air-conditioned rooms with minibars, refrigerators, and private bathrooms containing separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, electronic bidet toilets, and bathrobes. Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel And Resort provides an indoor mineral hot spring bath, a fitness center, a garden, and a bar, with free WiFi in public areas and complimentary self parking on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests with dinner plans must select a dining time from 17:30, 18:30, or 19:30 and check in before their meal. The property is a 4-minute drive from Karuizawa Lake Garden and 5 minutes from Karuizawa 72 South Golf Course, with free train station pick-up service available. Additional amenities include three meeting rooms, wedding services, a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk with English and Japanese-speaking staff. Extra futon mattresses are prepared only for bookings of 3 or 4 guests at this hotel.
Pros
Indoor mineral hot spring bath and spa facilities
Single-star Michelin restaurant using local ingredients
Free train station pick-up service and self parking
Rooms feature rainfall showers, electronic bidets, and Mount Asama views
Proximity to Karuizawa Lake Garden and Karuizawa 72 South Golf Course
Cons
Dinner reservation time must be selected in advance
Free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis only
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
This grand hotel provides facilities designed for comfort and memorable stays.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Off-site car park
24-hour services
24-hour reception
Babysitting
General
No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Lift
Sports & Fitness
Fitness centre
Services
Free shuttle service
Housekeeping
Welcome drink
Dining
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Business
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Spa & Leisure
Indoor swimming pool
Garden area
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Hot spring bath
Open-air bath
Public Bath
Room features
Air conditioning
Mini-bar
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Location
Hocchi 864-4,
Karuizawa,
Japan,
389-0113,
Nagano
Map view
Hocchi 864-4,
Karuizawa,
Japan,
389-0113,
Nagano
City landmarks
Landmark
Karuizawa Lake Garden
1.0
mi
Landmark
Karuizawa Gardenfarm
1.2
mi
Golf Course
Mitsuinomori Karuizawa Country Club
1.2
mi
Landmark
Kazakoshi Park Arena
1.8
mi
Landmark
Oshidateyama
1.5
mi
Landmark
Karuizawa 72 North Golf Course
1.5
mi
Landmark
Magoe Golf Course
1.5
mi
Landmark
Karuizawamachi Botanical Garden
1.8
mi
Museum
Karuizawa Picturebook Museum
2.1
mi
Landmark
Karuizawa 72 South Golf Course
1.6
mi
Landmark
Higureyama
1.7
mi
Museum
Karuizawa Erz Toy Museum
2.1
mi
Landmark
Karuizawa 72 West Golf Course
1.7
mi
Landmark
Onnakaido Hotchi Sekibutsugun
2.0
mi
Garden
Karuizawa Taliesin
2.3
mi
Landmark
Karuizawa Asama Golf Course
2.1
mi
Landmark
Fukazawa Koko Nonohana Painting Museum
2.3
mi
Landmark
Forest of Muse
2.1
mi
Landmark
Musee le vent
2.4
mi
Museum
Hiroshi Senju Museum Karuizawa
2.7
mi
Landmark
Mitsuhiko Asami Memorial
2.5
mi
Museum
Musee Peynet
2.3
mi
Museum
Peine Museum
2.3
mi
Landmark
Shiozawa Lake
2.3
mi
Landmark
Mt Asama Magma Stone Park
2.4
mi
Landmark
Old Karuizawa
2.4
mi
Landmark
Karuizawa Prince Shopping Outlet
2.4
mi
Landmark
Nogami Yaeko Shosai
2.4
mi
Museum
Kouko Fukazawa Nanohana Flower Museum
2.4
mi
Landmark
Karuizawa Style Garden Asamakeoka
2.5
mi
Nearby
2062-1 Hotchi
Karuizawa Gardenfarm
0 ft
Golf Course
Mitsuinomori Karuizawa Country Club
0 ft
Restaurants
Furiko Cafe
1800 ft
848-2 Hacchi
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
66%
enjoyed the hotel and leave a review
6.6/10
Nice
Rooms
6.2
Location
6.8
Service
7.2
Dining
5.0
Guest reviews
6.6/10
based on 5 reviews
8.7
8.7/10 based on 375 reviews
Robert
United States,
January
2025
7.2/10
I had a pleasant stay overall, though there were a few hiccups. The rooms were spacious and the breakfast was delicious, which I really appreciated. On the downside, I found the view from my room to be quite limited, and the dryness in the air was a little uncomfortable at times.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were spacious and well-appointed, but the dryness made it less comfortable.
Service
9.0
The staff was friendly and went out of their way to assist us, which made a difference in our experience.
Location
7.0
The hotel was a bit out of town and quite relaxing, perfect for a getaway, but the taxis were expensive, which was a downside.
Dining
6.0
Breakfast offered some delicious options, but there weren't many western choices overall.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities were nice but could use a little more variety.
Paul
United States,
January
2025
6.0/10
I had a pretty mixed experience at the hotel. While the location was beautifully picturesque and offered a relaxing escape, the rooms left a lot to be desired as they were in need of maintenance. Service was decent, but it felt a bit inconsistent. Dining options were not up to par with my expectations, especially considering the price I paid.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms were quite the letdown. They were dirty and required maintenance, which was disappointing. Additionally, I didn't get any view from my room at all.
Service
6.0
The service was okay, but it felt like they were more attentive to guests that seemed wealthier. Still, I encountered some friendly staff during my stay.
Location
7.0
The hotel is really in a beautiful area, quite remote and peaceful, which I enjoyed, but it is a bit out of town. Just a heads up, getting a taxi can be expensive and infrequent.
Dining
5.0
Dining was really disappointing. The avocado salmon marinade was half frozen, and there weren't many good western options available.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities seemed standard, nothing extraordinary stood out during my stay.
Samuel
United States,
January
2025
6.2/10
During my stay, the hotel offered a spacious room and delicious breakfast, but I found some areas for improvement, particularly with cleanliness and maintenance issues. The service was quite good, though I felt some staff members could benefit from better training. Overall, I appreciated the clean and roomy accommodations but was disappointed by the dirty conditions in some spots.
Rooms
6.0
The room was spacious and the breakfast was delicious, but unfortunately, the cleanliness could have been better as there were a few issues that really stood out.
Service
7.0
The service was generally kind and friendly, but I noticed that some team members could work on their professionalism, particularly with regard to judging guests by appearances.
Location
7.0
The location felt a bit remote, which for me was relaxing, but it may not be ideal for everyone due to the infrequent and expensive taxi options.
Dining
5.0
The dining options weren't impressive; the avocado salmon marinade I ordered was half frozen, and overall, the meals were pretty mediocre.
Facilities
5.0
The hotel had some nice amenities, but with the state of cleanliness in certain areas, it was hard to fully enjoy them.
Harold
United States,
January
2025
6.0/10
I had mixed feelings about my stay. The hotel is situated in a peaceful area, which was perfect for a relaxing getaway, but it's a bit far from town and transportation can get pricey. While the rooms were spacious and the breakfast was delicious, the service left something to be desired. Overall, it had its pros and cons, making it an average experience.
Rooms
7.0
The room was spacious, and I really enjoyed the breakfast that was offered.
Service
5.0
The service was not ideal; I felt that some staff could use more training, as there were moments of judgment based on appearances.
Location
6.0
The hotel was a bit out of town, which was relaxing but also led to some infrequent and expensive taxi rides.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were quite limited; the food quality didn't quite meet my expectations.
Facilities
6.0
I didn't explore the facilities much, but the ones I saw were decent.
Herbert
United States,
November
2024
7.2/10
I had a pleasant experience at this hotel, with spacious rooms and a delightful breakfast. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful, making my stay even more enjoyable. However, it was a bit remote, which might not suit every traveler, but I found it quite relaxing. The dining experience left a bit to be desired, as the options were quite limited.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious, offering plenty of room to relax, but unfortunately, there was no view whatsoever.
Service
9.0
The staff was very kind and helpful throughout my stay, always ready to assist with a smile.
Location
7.0
The location was a bit out of town and quite relaxing, perfect for me, though transportation to the main areas was infrequent and taxis were pricey.
Dining
5.0
While the breakfast was delicious, the dining options overall were a letdown, lacking variety and quality.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities looked good, but I didn't get a chance to use them much, so it's hard to comment on them in detail.
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