Kanazawa Sainoniwa Hotel

This is (so far) the most spotless clean hotel in Nagoya (maybe in entire Japan as well) I have stayed. In the past decade, I've been travelling around Japan for over 100 times, Sanoniwa is the most spotless clean hotel, not only in the room I stayed, but the spa and other public areas. The staff is very attentive and speak very fluent English. The overall design of the hotel is first-class indeed.

High level hospitality

This hotel is a gem, modern but infused with Japanese ambience of beauty and serenity. The rooms are very large for Japanese standards, luxuriously appointed with toiletries and comforts, and very quiet. The grounds are small, but everywhere you turn there is a lovely garden, courtyard, or reading nook. There is a great public bath from thermal springs. The staff are delightful. And on this my third trip to Japan i have to say this was the best breakfast EVER. The shuttle is extremely convenient and rubs frequently. One warning: no shuttle during lunch hours. I will definitely return.

Indeed, from arriving at the Sainoniwa hotel entrance by free shuttle bus (from Kanazawa train station), thru check-in, breakfast, and check-out, all staff were gracious and helpful, eager to assist with any questions. The first thing that struck me when entering the hotel was the immaculate landscaping. The Japanese maples, the babbling brook, and the picturesque stone lantern in the garden by the lobby brought me a great sense of relaxation. (Even the gym has its own beautiful views of manicured trees and shrubs) Check out the roof for sweeping views of Kanazawa and the surrounding mountain range. My room was quite pleasant, a nice mix of Japanese-style (replete with futon and zabuton), and Western (beds). The shower might have been of the top three showers I have ever experienced, both in terms of pressure and temperature, and equally inviting was the near-complete lack of noise emanating from the corridor/other rooms/outside the hotel. And for those of you who want a nice view of the Kanazawa area, check out the rooftop! As for the breakfast, it was buffet-style. There were plenty of delicious staples, such as raw vegetables, soup, grilled fish, omelets, and baked goods. It was a real seasonal treat, augmented by the fact that you can take your breakfast by the hotel entryway garden. Very good breakfast buffet with dishes changing on a daily basis. Of particular note are the various jams for pastries, local Ishikawa prefecture bites, omelets, and ice cream. Sit on the garden terrace for an even more relaxing bite. To sum it all up, top notch accommodations in one of Japan's most captivating cities.