Kyu-Karuizawa Hotel Shinonome

Hotels
7.9 (42 reviews)
Karuizawa 1278-16 , Karuizawa , jp

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Kid meals
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Cons:
Old facilities
Distance to convenience store

Categories

Cleanliness
6.68
There were mentions of the hotel feeling a bit dusty and showing signs of age.
Service
8.65
Staff were described as very friendly and attentive.
Location
8.69
Conveniently located near tourist spots and easy to access from the station.
Room Quality
7.64
Rooms were comfortable, but some were noted as being outdated.
Amenities
7.67
Basic amenities were available, but not as modern as expected.
Value for Money
7.63
Perceived value reflects the overall quality of stay but has room for improvement.
Food and Beverage
8.08
No specific mentions but assumed average for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.15
Generally a pleasant stay with significant aspects working well despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 09:11

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience comfort and style at 旧軽井沢ホテル 東雲, where every room is elegantly furnished with a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Relax in luxury during your stay.

Convenient Location
Located just minutes away from popular attractions like Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza and Kumoba Pond, our hotel offers easy access to the best of what Karuizawa has to offer. Explore the city with ease from our central location.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in exquisite culinary creations at our on-site restaurant, offering a variety of dishes to satisfy your cravings. Treat your taste buds to a memorable dining experience during your stay.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience? Book your stay at 旧軽井沢ホテル 東雲 now.

Important information:

Guests must take their shoes off in guestrooms and the hall.

There is no elevator at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 42 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.68
Service: 8.65
Location: 8.69
Room Quality: 7.64
Amenities: 7.67
Value for Money: 7.63
Food and Beverage: 8.08
Overall Experience: 8.15
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Scott family_with_children us
9
Wonderful, friendly, attentive staff. Large comfortable room. Very nice location.
Pros:

Staff - amazing. Room - comfortable and large. Location - perfectly located between old town and the Shinkansen station.

Cons:

The bathroom was the least amazing part of the room, but that's not to say it was bad. It just wasn't up to the bathrooms in the other hotels I stayed at. But this is nitpicking and should not be taken too seriously.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
C
chia couple tw
8
2026-01-02 via Nuitee
N
NATSUYO family_with_children au
8
Cozy and quiet
Pros:

The location as it’s close to Karuizawa station, the spacious room and coziness

Cons:

There are no elevators nor coin laundry facility.

2025-12-26 via Nuitee
ほんまHONMA couple jp
8
Pros:

観光名所が近くに多い。

Cons:

設備が少し古い。

2025-11-19 via Nuitee
A
AKIYO family_with_children jp
8
ありがとうございました
Pros:

軽井沢中心部で移動がしやすい

Cons:

テレビの位置

2025-10-13 via Nuitee
M
Mao couple ca
5
Pros:

スタッフの方皆様とてもフレンドリーで感じが良かったです!
場所も駅から徒歩10分程度、メインの栄えている通りに比較的近いので便利でした。

Cons:

コンビニが遠く、徒歩10分かかった。
部屋によってリノベーション状況が異なるのか、宿泊した部屋は古いタイプのシャワー、トイレで残念。
元々古い建物なので、よく見ると古さを感じて少し埃っぽい感じでした。
リピートはしないです。

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
H
Hiu solo traveller hk
7
Good
Pros:

the staffs were really helpful and polite.

2025-02-18 via Nuitee
Y
Yamano solo traveller jp
9
Superb
Cons:

No elevator to my room

2024-11-20 via Nuitee
A
Agnes solo traveller pl
7
Good
Pros:

The hotel is located in a quiet part of Kyu-Karuizawa, it is a good starting point to city exploration. It is a short walk to get to the train station. The staff understands English, is nice and helpful if you ask for directions/tour advice. The room itself is big and includes a fridge, a tv set (a limited channel selection, though), an electric kettle and mugs.

Cons:

Even though this was one of the cheapest hotel options in Karuizawa's center, the price was high, especially for the quality of the accomodation. The hotel is old, rooms would merit refurbishment, there is a smell of old wood inside. In my room one of the walls was covered by something that looked like mold (but it could have been dirt, as well, I was too disgusted to check). The bathroom was super tiny and difficult to navigate; not enough space for toiletries.

2024-10-20 via Nuitee
H
Henry review category business travellers jp
8
Very good
2024-09-26 via Nuitee
S
Stephan young couple jp
10
TRANQUILITY AND CLEANLINESS
Pros:

Good full western breakfast of bacon, eggs, sausage and salad. Room description was accurate down to the last square meter. If you people want more space, stay in another hotel and pay more. This is a quality old-school hotel, not a hipster joint for people from S-E Asia looking for a bargain or discounts. Area has many great restaurants and cafes. It’s a tourist town with somewhat cooler weather than Tokyo.

2024-08-17 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Pros:

整體感覺殘舊

2024-05-05 via Nuitee
B
Bruce
10
Location
Pros:

Location was great for exploring old Karuizawa. Japanese style inn.

2024-04-25 via Nuitee
G
Gregor solo traveller my
8
Very recommendable for a short stay.
2024-04-14 via Nuitee
C
Claren group au
9
Superb
Pros:

Staff was super helpful and friendly. Place was at a very decent price for its location, which was less than 10 minutes walk from the station and shopping area.

Cons:

Bathrooms were a little dated but still very clean.

2024-01-31 via Nuitee
M
Meg young couple au
10
Definitely stay here again
Pros:

A lovely little hotel in a beautiful location

2023-12-31 via Nuitee
P
Pavel family with young children cn
8
Nice place with some annoying aspects
Pros:

Very calm location, just off the main street. Clean rooms

Cons:

Staff could not communicate in English, very loud heater, annoying ambiance music in the corridors for no reason.

2023-12-02 via Nuitee
H
Hon group sg
3
wont recommend to those with big luggage.
Pros:

didn't like anything.

Cons:

No lift. have to carry luggage up the staircase. staff cannot speak English.

2023-11-16 via Nuitee
E
Eri young couple us
8
Very good
2023-10-22 via Nuitee
ヤカワミエコ with friends jp
8
Good
Pros:

Place is good

Cons:

Fan was noisy

2023-09-13 via Nuitee