As I had a one-night layover at Nagoya Centrair when trying out Fuji Dream Airlines last month, I had to book a hotel at the airport. When choosing my hotel, I was looking for one I haven’t stayed at yet.
That ruled out the Four Points, Toyoko Inn, and TUBE Sq capsule hotel. Ultimately, I booked Comfort Hotel Central International Airport which is connected to the airport by a covered walkway for 8,000 yen (~60 USD) for the night.
Continue reading this review to see what my stay was like.
Getting to the Hotel
With Comfort Hotel Central International Airport being adjacent to the airport, I simply walked there from the terminal after my flight. In case you are not flying into Nagoya, simply go to the airport your preferred way and walk from there., simply get to Nagoya Centrair airport your preferred way.
Unlike some of the other hotels at Centrair including the Four Points and the Toyoko Inn, the Comfort Hotel is directly connected to the terminal with a covered walkway. As such, rain or shine, it’s possible to get from the terminal to the hotel comfortably (no pun intended).
The walk from the terminal to the hotel took me less than ten minutes. While I had no trouble finding the hotel since I was already familiar with its location, it could have been signposted better.
To get there, you will first need to follow signs for Access Plaza. Then, once in the Acces Plaza, follow signs for Toyoko Inn and High Speed Boat. Once you get out of the Access Plaza into the covered outdoor walkway, you will see the hotel in the distance. Simply head straight and you will find an elevator at the end of the walkway that will take you down to the hotel’s reception.
Check-in & Lobby
The lobby was simple and compact. Just outside the elevator that brought me in were a few tables along with some seats. Then there was the reception desk.
I arrived just before 10PM. At that time, the desk was staffed by two receptionists. As such, it took almost no time to get checked in. In addition to handing me a key card, the friendly receptionist who was checking me in also explained the layout of the hotel to me and mentioned that free drinks are offered in the lobby 24/7.
Across from the reception desk was a shelf with pajamas and other amenities.
There was also a display case with aircraft models including models of Japan TransOcean Air’s two whale shark-themed Jinbei Jets which I had a chance to see the next day from the airport’s observation deck.
To the side of the reception were a counter with the free drinks the receptionist mentioned and a microwave, as well as a currency exchange machine.
The free drink selection included not only coffee and tea but also orange juice. It was a nice touch that there were lids for the cups so that guests could take the drinks to their rooms.
“Queen Standard 2” Guest Room
The hotel consisted of two buildings – South Wing and North Wing – and a section connecting them. While the reception area was in the South Wing, my room – 551 – was on the fifth floor of the North Wing. The two buildings were just a minute or two away from each other. On the way between the two buildings, there were some facilities that I will talk about later.
Once up on the fifth floor, the room was just a quick walk down the boring white hallway. Somewhere between the elevators and my room, there was a room with a vending machine, an ice machine, and coin laundry.
Entering the room itself, there were a closet on the left and a bathroom on the right.
Inside the closet, in addition to a couple of hangers, were a pair of slippers and a safe.
While not as tight as the unit bathrooms that can be found in most Japanese business hotels, the bathroom was still quite tight with the toilet, sink, and bathtub all cramped in together.
Only the most basic amenities – a dental kit, body soap, shampoo, and conditioner – were available in the room. Additional amenities like shaving kits were available at the reception.
Going further into the room, there was a fairly comfortable queen-size bed. It looked a bit odd with just one pillow in the center rather than the standard two pillows. Speaking of bedding, foot pillows and pajamas were available at the reception according to the in-room TV.
On the right side of the bed was a nightstand with a built-in alarm clock and a couple of power outlets. On top of the nightstand were a phone and a memo pad.
Above the bed were photos of some of Nagoya’s sights.
Along the left-hand side wall in the back of the room were a couple of drawers and a large desk. On top of the desk were a TV and some documents explaining the hotel’s services, etc. Above the desk was a large mirror. Below it were a small refrigerator, an electric kettle, and some cups and tea.
Across from the desk, under the window were two sofa chairs and a coffee table.
Breakfast and Dining
Breakfast was included in the rate when I stayed at the hotel. It was served in the hotel’s sole restaurant which was located on the first floor of the North Wing. There was plenty of seating mainly made up of tables for four but also some for smaller groups.
The restaurant was also open for dinner. In the room, there was a sheet with a QR code that led to a website showing how busy the restaurant was. That said, the terminal and Flight of Dreams which were just a short walk away offered much better dining options. There were even some options where meals could be had for free with Priority Pass both after arrival and before departure.
Those that had an early flight to catch could opt to get a “light meal bag” consisting of Calorie Mate and Soyjoy nutritional bars and water, instead of eating from the buffet.
What I found even nicer was that those who preferred to eat in their room could do so. There were takeout boxes placed in the buffet area so everyone could serve themselves. Theoretically, this option also probably prevented the restaurant from crowding – although that was not really an issue when I visited.
As for the breakfast offering itself, starting with the drinks, there were orange juice, cold oolong tea, a selection of tea bags, and coffee.
There were also smoothies (kiwi and tomato/”sweet sake” when I stayed) and vinegars (pomegranate and apple/peach). While the hotel advertises this in multiple places and I think it would be a nice touch if executed properly, the smoothies – or at least the kiwi one which I tried – were too watery to be enjoyable.
The food selection was alright, although nothing to write home about.
There were sliced bread, bread rolls, and croissants. Margarine, orange marmalade, blueberry jam, and strawberry jam were available to go with those.
A salad bar with lettuce, corn, broccoli, potato salad, and four types of dressing was available too.
Sweet items included two types of cereals with milk, cut oranges, fruit compote, yogurt, and waffles with a number of toppings.
Lastly, warm items included sausages, scrambled eggs, fried chicken with sauce, grilled fish, curry rice, miso soup, and corn soup.
Gym and Other Facilities
The hotel was equipped with a small gym that extended out of the hallway connecting the North and South Wings. Having just a couple of treadmills, stair-climbing machines, and fitness bikes, the gym was very modestly equipped.
Near the gym was also a working booth costing 100 yen (~80 US cents) per 15 minutes. Considering whoever walked past by the booth most likely had a room, I was having trouble figuring out who would be using it other than perhaps someone staying in one room with someone else but needing to take a meeting.
Next to the reception in the South Wing, there was a room with a couple of vending machines, an ice machine, and coin laundry.
There was another vending machine corner in the North Wing near the restaurant. Next to this one, there was an interesting-looking bench.
Lastly, there was a room somewhere between the two that was equipped with a few seats along a counter and around a table. This room was also equipped with a cup noodle vending machine and a microwave.
Comfort Hotel Central International Airport (Nagoya) Summary
There are plenty of hotels to choose from at Nagoya Centrair Airport. The Comfort Hotel that I stayed at this time offered good value.
The room was decently sized, the breakfast buffet – while nothing to write home about – was fine, and the staff was nice. That said, the hotel’s biggest advantage was, of course, its proximity to the airport. While there are some hotels that are even closer or even inside the terminal, even from the Comfort Hotel it was just a short, fully-covered walk.
