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ANA Crowne Plaza Grand Court Nagoya by IHG is one minute from Kanayama Station, and it ranks #2 on our list of hotels near Nippon Gaishi Hall (Croco-kun Hall). What sets it apart is balancing a real city-center stay with a genuinely quick route: a single no-transfer JR ride of about 6 minutes gets you to Kasadera Station, from where the venue connects by footbridge. It’s a well-rounded pick for travelers who want comfort without giving up a fast route, though there’s no public bath and a couple of guests noted dated fixtures in the bathroom.
Best for: Travelers who want comfort and a genuinely quick, no-transfer train ride to the venue.
Not ideal for: Guests who want a public bath to soak in, or who expect every amenity fully stocked in the room without asking.
Room size: Standard Twin 34 m² (366 sq ft, two 120×203cm beds); Deluxe Twin 37 m²; Family Quad 42 m²; sizes for Double/King categories not confirmed
Bed options: Twin rooms with 120×203cm beds confirmed; King category sizes not confirmed
Nearest station: Kanayama Station south exit, 1-minute walk
Route to venue: One no-transfer JR ride (~6 min) to Kasadera Station, then a ~3 min walk via the connecting footbridge
Airport access: Meitetsu Mu-Sky airport express from Chubu Centrair, roughly 25 min (third-party estimate; some sources report up to 60 min by car)
English support: Not confirmed at time of research
Tattoo policy: Not a factor — the hotel has no public bath, only in-room bath/shower
Luggage storage: Confirmed via official FAQ, including pre-arrival delivery to the hotel
Breakfast: Buffet with Nagoya specialties (hitsumabushi, ogura toast)
Typical price range: From about ¥16,160/night
Location: 4.60 | Room: 4.46 | Breakfast: 4.57 | Service: 4.47
Based on over 4,500 guest reviews collected via Rakuten Travel — the highest location score of the five hotels on our Nippon Gaishi Hall list.
Who this hotel is a good fit for
- Travelers who want a real city-center hotel stay plus a genuinely quick, no-transfer train ride to the venue
- People who want high-floor rooms and a lounge with night views of Nagoya
- Fans of Nagoya-specialty breakfast items like hitsumabushi and ogura toast
- Anyone who wants to stay dry the whole way from the station to the lobby
Key hotel facts for international guests
Room size: Standard Twin 34 m² (366 sq ft, two 120×203cm beds); Deluxe Twin 37 m²; Family Quad 42 m² (official anacrowneplaza-nagoya.jp room pages) — sizes for Double/King categories were not confirmed (IHG’s own room page blocked automated access during research).
Public bath: none — only in-room bath/shower, so tattoo policy isn’t a factor here. A free 16F fitness room is the only wellness facility.
Luggage storage confirmed via official FAQ, including pre-arrival delivery to the hotel.
Airport access: Meitetsu Mu-Sky airport express from Chubu Centrair, roughly 25 min (third-party estimate; some sources report up to 60 min by car).
Sourced from the hotel’s official room and FAQ pages, checked August 2026. English-speaking staff and vegetarian/halal breakfast options were not confirmed at time of research.
Location and route to the venue
The hotel is a 1-minute walk from Kanayama Station’s south exit. Kanayama is a major JR/Meitetsu/subway hub right outside the door, so you can stay dry the entire walk from the station to the lobby, then reach Kasadera Station without changing trains (about 6 minutes), followed by a roughly 3-minute walk via the connecting footbridge to the venue.
Room size and bed options
Standard Twin rooms run 34 m² (366 sq ft) with two 120×203cm beds, Deluxe Twin steps up to 37 m², and the Family Quad reaches 42 m², according to the hotel’s own room pages. We weren’t able to confirm sizes for the Double or King room categories, as IHG’s own room page blocked automated access during our research — worth checking directly if a specific room type matters to you.
Breakfast
Breakfast is a buffet featuring Nagoya specialties like hitsumabushi and ogura toast, scoring a strong 4.57/5 — among the best breakfast scores on our Nippon Gaishi Hall list.
Airport access
The Meitetsu Mu-Sky airport express from Chubu Centrair takes roughly 25 minutes by a third-party estimate, though some sources report up to 60 minutes by car depending on traffic.
Tattoo and public bath policy
This one is simple: there is no public bath here at all, only the in-room tub or shower, so tattoo policy isn’t a factor at this property.
Luggage storage
Luggage storage is confirmed via the hotel’s official FAQ, including the option of pre-arrival delivery straight to the hotel — useful if you’re shipping bags ahead of a concert trip.
Common complaints from previous guests
The quotes below are a summary of review trends and may not reflect the current situation.
“Even in the rain we stayed dry all the way from Kanayama Station, and the staff were great everywhere we went.” / “Every staff member paid careful, genuine attention — it had been a while since I felt that level of care.”
- Room amenities have reportedly been scaled back — a couple of guests said only a toothbrush was in the room, with items like skincare or bath salts available only on request at the front desk.
- If you want lotion, cleanser, or other extras, ask for them at check-in rather than assuming they’ll be in the room, or just pack your own travel-size kit.
- Two independent reviews mention a drain smell in the bathroom and dated fixtures — there’s no public bath here, only the in-room tub/shower.
- Run the bathroom fan for ventilation, and if the smell bothers you, ask the front desk about a non-smoking or higher-floor room — the hotel’s overall service scores highly, so it’s worth just asking.
Who should avoid this hotel
- Travelers who want a public bath or onsen to soak in after the show
- Budget-conscious travelers — this is a full-service hotel rate, not a business-hotel price
- Guests who expect every amenity fully stocked in the room without asking
Better alternatives nearby
If ANA Crowne Plaza Grand Court Nagoya isn’t quite the right fit, here’s how the other four hotels near Nippon Gaishi Hall (Croco-kun Hall) compare:
- SPA RESORT Nagoya Kasadera Hotel — best if you want to walk straight from your room to the show (~5–8 min), plus a free spa
- Wa no Hotel Shingetsu — best if you want to walk to the venue on a tight budget
- Comfort Hotel Nagoya Kanayama — best for a fast, simple, modern budget stay right by Kanayama Station
- Comfort Inn Nagoya Sakae-Ekimae — best if you want a night out in downtown Sakae around the show
Where to book
Rates for ANA Crowne Plaza Grand Court Nagoya start from around ¥16,160 per night, though prices shift depending on your dates and how close you’re booking to a show. Check current availability and pricing below.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get from this hotel to Nippon Gaishi Hall (Croco-kun Hall)?
Walk 1 minute to Kanayama Station’s south exit, take a no-transfer JR ride (~6 minutes) to Kasadera Station, then walk about 3 minutes via the connecting footbridge to the venue.
- Is there a public bath?
No, only an in-room bath or shower. There’s a free 16F fitness room, but no shared bath, so tattoo policy isn’t a factor here.
- Are room amenities fully stocked?
Reports suggest amenities have been scaled back to a toothbrush by default, with other items like lotion or bath salts available on request at the front desk. It may help to ask at check-in or pack your own travel kit.
- Is Nippon Gaishi Hall the same place as Croco-kun Hall?
Yes. The naming-rights operator, Nippon Gaishi Co., renamed itself NGK Co. in April 2026, and the venue’s nickname changed to “Croco-kun Hall” as a result. The location and building are unchanged.