Sanco Inn Grande Nagoya -HOTEL & SPA- ★★★

The location was great and convenient the basement level goes right into the shopping mall which goes right into JR (which mind you is still a maze, but thats not the hotel's fault). The staff were great, really sweet, and endearing. The staff were proficient at English but understood intuitively that I wanted to learn and practice my japanese and they were more than gracious to assist kindly. Both I and my partner really enjoyed the body/ skincare products. The pillow set was great but I was giddy to find that there were other options for different types of sleepers. And also extra things could be loaned in case they were needed. And they had free ice blocks available after the hot springs. I visited a number of different hotels with different price points and target demographic - from budget to luxury and I feel that this one offered the best in value and experience. I'm giving it a 9 only because of 2 reasons - the tattoo issue and selfishly - the fact that I don't want it to become so popular that it gets booked out! But they deserve recognition!

I didn't like the fact that the spa was not accessible to my partner (who has tattoos, and in his country it is seen more as art not as gangster activity). I have lived in Japan in the past and I understand the connection between tattoos and hot spring/spa but i was hoping to introduce it to him as it is a part of japanese culture I really love. I hope that maybe there can be allocated time slots for people who have tattoos even at a limited time. I understand however that it may be seen as compromising culture. And to be fair, most spas/hot springs were like this. It was just the only thing I felt sad about.

The location of the hotel was excellent, close to Nagoya Station and connected by subway. Great place to stay if you intend to take trains to other locations around the area.

The room that I stayed in is really only suitable for single occupation. It is a bit tight for two but really great for one. Other than that, there is really nothing much not to like about this hotel.

I stayed for three nights and got to know the area well. It is very conveniently located. Although it is not right next to the station, you can walk underground, which was nice since I was there in the middle of winter. I did not take any meals there, but I appreciated the public bath and comfortable room. They put me on a high floor so I could enjoy the view.

the hotel connects to subway station and very close to shopping center

the room is too small for 2 persons (no space to put luggage)

The onsen was excellent!

The rooms were a little too small but the onsen made up for it!

Good location. Very near Kokusai subway station. Staff is very friendy and helpful. There is onsen with lots of amenities. Bed is so comfortable.

Room is a bit small.

Variety of facial and body lotion sachets provided..

Poor breakfast selection

This is a very new and comfortable hotel. Good location ... about a 10-minute walk from the Nagoya Station.

The service staff is excellent, there's an onsen, and they provide amenities for you to use. Additionally, you can borrow extra pillows. Convenient travel is ensured as you can take the elevator to B1 to connect to the walkway leading to JR and Meteitsu train.

The standard-sized Japanese rooms generally accommodate only one large suitcase at a time, but the advantage is that you can store your suitcase under the bed.

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