Maruka Ryokan vs Nagano Plaza Hotel Maruka Ryokan vs Nagano Plaza Hotel
Same City · Nagano
Distance: 23.5km
Overview
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Maruka Ryokan
Maruka Ryokan
★★★
3-Star
8.4
60 reviews
Nagano
Property Type: -
Room Size: -
Nagano Plaza Hotel
Nagano Plaza Hotel
★★
2-Star
7.3
593 reviews
Nagano
Property Type: -
Room Size: -
Live Price Comparison
| Site | Maruka Ryokan Maruka Ryokan | Nagano Plaza Hotel Nagano Plaza Hotel |
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| Agoda | Checking | Checking |
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Maruka Ryokan Maruka Ryokan | Nagano Plaza Hotel Nagano Plaza Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
8.3
(80)
|
7.1
(818)
|
| Booking.com |
8.1
(82)
|
6.4
(792)
|
| Expedia |
8.8
(105)
|
7.2
(306)
|
| Trip.com |
8.0
(28)
|
8.6
(54)
|
| Overall Average |
8.4
(295)
|
7.3
(1,970)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Maruka Ryokan Maruka Ryokan | Nagano Plaza Hotel Nagano Plaza Hotel |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Owners' kind and warm hospitality repeatedly mentioned in reviews | + Repeated across sites: '3-min walk to Nagano Station, very convenient' |
| + Delicious dinner and breakfast impress many guests | + Many say 'great value for money' and 'friendly staff' |
| + Spacious rooms with peaceful garden views commonly praised | + Free breakfast (curry, bread, coffee) is a plus |
| + Close to Yudanaka Station and Snow Monkey bus for easy access | + Rooms spacious and kept clean |
| + Private onsen tattoo-friendly and convenient per reviews | + Good for short stays or business trips |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Old building with dust, cobwebs, and cleaning issues noted in multiple reviews | - Building and rooms feel old, dingy, and dark—common complaint |
| - Common areas and hallways very cold in winter repeated complaints | - Poor soundproofing, noise from next door or street frequent |
| - Onsen water too hot or spotty WiFi mentioned | - Hard beds or weak winter heating noted |
| - Breakfast limited and basic | |
Recommended For
Couples
Snow Monkey visitors
Authenticity seekers
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Recommended For
Solo travelers
Business travelers
Couples
Budget travelers
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Guest Reviews
Maruka Ryokan
Maruka Ryokan
Booking.com
8.1
Couple
Kind hosts, delicious dinner. Close to station and Snow Monkey bus. Real Japanese ryokan.
Common rooms cold in winter
Booking.com
8.0
Solo
Loved traditional ryokan. Peaceful garden view. 10min to station.
Dusty, cold hallways. Onsen extra hot fee
Agoda
9.6
Couple
Big traditional room. Breakfast dinner delicious. Owners gave cake.
Expedia
10.0
Couple
Beautiful authentic stay. Kind respectful. Cherished experience.
Trip.com
7.5
Couple
Unique experience. Great hospitality and breakfast.
Nagano Plaza Hotel
Nagano Plaza Hotel
Expedia
10.0
Solo
Good rooms and service plus breakfast.
Agoda
7.6
Solo traveler
Prime station location at reasonable price, incl. breakfast.
Building feels old
Booking.com
2.8
Solo
3-min to station, shops around.
Poor heating
Trip.com
9.5
Solo traveler
Spacious room, comfy bed, quiet.
Agoda
8.0
Couple
Cheap near station with free breakfast.
Room odor
Location Comparison
Distance: 23.5km
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