Having recently experienced the quintessential charm of the Karuizawa Elegance Hotel, a classic Japanese establishment nestled in the heart of Karuizawa, I find myself utterly captivated by its unique blend of heritage and hospitality. However, the true triumph of Karuizawa Elegance Hotel is undeniably its breakfast. A gastronomic symphony that begins at the break of dawn, it is an exhibition of craftsmanship that showcases the bounty of Karuizawa's verdant lands. The meticulous care and passion that go into the preparation of each dish are palpable in every mouthful, offering an unparalleled culinary journey through the heart of Japan. The staff's knowledge and pride in their local produce, coupled with their warm, unpretentious service, add a charming personal touch to the entire breakfast experience, making it truly unforgettable. It is this combination of authenticity, locally-sourced cuisine, and heartwarming service that make the Karuizawa Elegance Hotel stand out as a beacon of traditional Japanese hospitality. My stay was nothing short of extraordinary and has left an indelible mark on my memory, a testament to the timeless allure of this venerable establishment.

Wonderful staff that went above and beyond. We had the breakfast included and it was delicious with lots of great options on the buffet. The town was a really nice place to wander around, and the hotel was fairly close to the station too which was convenient.

Great staff with excellent hospitality. Staff helped ys with the heavy luggage when we check in and check out. Excellent buffet breakfast with premium quality. Spacious room for family.

10-minute walk from Karuizawa Station.

Breakfast is amazing and the staff is very friendly.

The breakfast is really good and something different from other hotels. The arrangement of the restaurant is also beautiful,

The hotel is not serving dinner so we have to find a place to eat outside the hotel but the good thing was the Spanish restaurant is just in front of the hotel so we didn’t have a hard time looking for a place to eat.

Breakfast was exceptional

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good and clean

no breakfast pricey in weekend walk to my room is very far staff not friendly

Reception when checking in was a bit too slow.

comfortable

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This hotel is a great little find. Located about 10 minute walk from the station and 10 minute walk from the shopping area, it has a little old world elegance to it, complete with wooden beams and beautiful stained glass. The staff were so kind and welcoming when I arrived, even going to the point of looking up the weather for me, as they were concerned I would be cold outside. The breakfast was filling and delicious with a range of food for everyone from steamed broccoli to miso soup to potato au gratin to French toast.

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the breakfast was excellent

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The breakfast was great.

The towels smelled and did not feel fresh and the quality was inferior. The shower curtain smelled. The carpet felt unclean.

Location, peaceful, room size, wonderful surrounding area, reasonable price

No breakfast, vending machine not working

it was way better than we expected. Everything was perfect only friendly feedback is that if you renewal the bathtub/shower/powder room it’d be best.

everything was excellent

The hotel is in a really perfect location. It is near to the Modern Art Museum, near the main road that have lots of interesting stores and cafes right and left, walking distance to the Station and Outlet Shopping Center. It is hidden a bit from the main road so it is not so loud with cars and traffic sound, and they have parking space right in front of the hotel.

40.000 per night…too expensive Old

The hotel itself was clean, quiet, reasonably priced, and near enough to the things we wanted to do. The staff spoke to us and gave excellent recommendations for new things to do on top of our loose plan.

There was no real downside, but as there was no elevator and it was some distance from the station, some groups may have difficulties with larger bags on the upper floors. However, we had no issue ourselves.

Staff was excellent and very polite. Very comfortable beds. Chairs in the room very comfortable. Overall a great ambiance. Very close to the main shopping street