Niigata is located on the coast of the Sea of Japan, and there are many hotels that are ideal for enjoying the beautiful natural scenery of the sea and the highlands while you visit Niigata. It is a region where they grow delicious rice, but at the same time, there are many seafood and natural products from the mountains, so you can enjoy many local dishes. Here are some of the best hotels for traveling in Niigata.
Luxury Atmosphere! Hotel Okura Niigata
Hotel Okura Niigata is a hotel located at the foot of the Bandai Bridge, an Important Cultural Property of the country, that stretches over the Shinano River. The guest rooms offer a relaxed atmosphere with a sense of luxury, and from the rooms facing the Shinano River and the Bandai Bridge, you can see the Bandai Bridge illuminated by street lamps at night.
There are 6 restaurants, bars, and tea lounges in the hotel, where you can enjoy seasonal dishes. At the breakfast buffet, the chef prepares many dishes using local ingredients, such as omelets made right in front of you, and salads. Hotel-made bread is also a popular item, and since the area is known for its rice, this includes bread made with rice flour, that has a unique chewy texture. This is a hotel where you can experience the many hospitalities offered to every guest.
Spot Information
- Spot name: Hotel Okura Niigata (ホテルオークラ新潟)
- Spot address: 6-53 Kawabata-cho, Chuo-ku, Niigata-Shi, Niigata 951-8053
- Access: Tokyo Station → [Shinkansen] approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes → Niigata Station → [Bus] approximately 5 minutes or 15 minutes on foot.
- Wi-Fi: Available
- Language: English
- Credit cards: JCB, VISA, MASTER, AMEX, UC, DC, NICOS, Diner's Card, Saison, etc.
All Guest Rooms are Above the 22nd Floor! Hotel Nikko Niigata
Hotel Nikko Niigata is a hotel located in the tallest building on the Sea of Japan side of Japan, designed to reflect the image of a luxury cruise ship floating on the Shinano River. Since all the guest rooms are on the 22nd floor and above, you can expect different views, depending on the direction the guest room faces, such as the sunset over the Sea of Japan, the Bandai Bridge, a nationally designated important cultural property, or the night view of the city.
At the breakfast buffet, you can enjoy the delicious dishes such as omelets and "Koshihikari" brand-name rice from the prefecture. The Niigata's specialty “Hegi-soba” noodles are also a must-try. It is a hotel where you can spend time free from you usual daily life.
Spot Information
- Spot name: Hotel Nikko Niigata (ホテル日航新潟)
- Spot address: 5-1 Bandaijima, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata 950-0078
- Access: Niigata Station → [Bus/ Hotel Free Shuttle Bus] approximately 10 minutes or
- Wi-Fi: Available
- Language: English
- Credit cards: JCB, VISA, MASTER, AMEX, UC, DC, Diner's Card, UnionPay
APA Hotel Niigata Near the Niigata Prefecture Commercial Area
APA Hotel Niigata, which just opened in August 2019, is a 3-minute walk from Niigata Station and within walking distance from Niigata's leading commercial area, Bandai City. Close to restaurants and convenience stores, it is conveniently located for dining and shopping.
All guest rooms have an original bed and a a soft duvet, in pursuit of a good night's sleep to heal your tired body from a long trip. There is also a large 50-inch LCD TV in every room. There is also a video-on-demand service (1,000 yen per night) with over 162 titles on the TV.
Spot Information
- Spot name: APA Hotel Niigata (アパホテル〈新潟〉)
- Spot address: 2-1-21 Higashi Odori, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata 950-0087
- Access: Tokyo → [Shinkansen] About 2 hours and 10 minutes → Niigata Station… About 3 minutes on foot.
- Wi-Fi: Available
- Language: Japanese only
- Credit cards: JCB, VISA, Mastercard, DC, UFJ, NICOS, AMEX, Diners Card, Debit Card, UC
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