Westin Nagoya Castle

Situated just west of Nagoya Castle, about 2.5km (1 1/2 miles) from Nagoya Station and Sakae, the chief attraction of this 30-some-year-old hotel -- a local favorite for special occasions and meetings -- is the wonderful views of the moat and castle from its rooms, especially at night when the castle is illuminated. Rooms are spacious enough and feature Heavenly Beds, but it's worth staying here only if you get a room with a view (and for most room types, you won't pay more for that view). Otherwise, the location is rather inconvenient, though courtesy shuttle buses to Nagoya Station once an hour are a big plus, and joggers might like the proximity of the castle grounds and an adjacent park; ask the concierge for its map of a 3.6km (2.2-mile) suggested jogging route.

Facilities:
5 restaurants; bar; lounge; babysitting; concierge; executive-level rooms; indoor 5-lane 25m (80-ft.) pool and Jacuzzi (fee: ¥1,575) w/exercise room and sauna; room service; smoke-free rooms

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