Dormy Inn Nagano

Solid (and surprisingly spacious) business hotel near Nagano Station

If you're visiting Nagano for work (or for leisure, quite frankly) then business hotels are a solid option, and I liked the Dormy Inn Nagano on a recent trip. The proximity to Nagano Station is excellent (just a minute away on foot), and the room was surprisingly spacious when compared to a lot of other business hotels I've stayed at -- there was even a desk area, so it's great if you have work to complete. There's a large onsen facility on the top floor if you want to unwind, and there are solid breakfast buffet options that cover both Japanese and Western eats. Additionally, they've got some good freebies like their welcome drink corner with coffees and juices, free ice creams after onsen bathing from 3pm until 1am, and even free noodles at their on-site restaurant from 9.30pm until 11pm if you're hungry later in the day. Really impressive for a business hotel!