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The Tower Hotel Nagoya is a small luxury hotel located within the lower floors of Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER (formerly Nagoya TV Tower), one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. With only 15 rooms, it offers an intimate and highly curated stay. Set within Hisaya-odori Park in the Sakae and Hisaya-odori districts, the hotel is just a few minutes’ walk from Hisaya-odori Station (Meijo and Sakura-dori Lines) and Sakae Station (Meijo and Higashiyama Lines) via underground passages, providing convenient access to central Nagoya. Its parkfront location also offers a pleasant sense of greenery and openness despite being in the heart of the city.

Completed in 1954, the former Nagoya TV Tower was Japan’s first consolidated radio tower and has long been cherished as a local symbol. After an extensive renovation, it was reborn in 2020 as THE TOWER HOTEL NAGOYA. While retaining its historic structure as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property, the interior was transformed into a hotel rooted in the concept of “localizing”—a platform that showcases the Tokai region’s culture, traditions, art, craft, and gastronomy to both domestic and international guests.

All 15 rooms feature unique designs, each decorated with artworks—paintings, photography, textiles, and more—created by artists from the three Tokai prefectures. Often described as “gallery-like rooms,” the accommodations range from double and twin rooms with park views to the terrace-equipped Park Terrace Suite and corner-layout suites. Rooms are equipped with king or queen beds, a separate bathtub and shower in select categories, a coffee machine, minibar, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

The hotel is particular about its amenities, offering natural bath products developed in collaboration with the organic cosmetics brand F organics. Guests will also find Garnier-Thiebaut bathrobes, often used in luxury hotels worldwide, and nightwear crafted in Kyoto—choices that reflect a balance between comfort and sustainability. All rooms are non-smoking, and the hotel places emphasis on relaxation, including thoughtful scent design and calming in-room touches.

Dining options include the first-floor café Farm&, the second-floor French restaurant lily, and the fourth-floor French restaurant glycine. Each venue highlights “local gastronomic excellence,” incorporating seasonal ingredients from the Tokai region. With carefully selected tableware from local kilns, multi-course dinners, and art-conscious presentations, the hotel is often described as an “urban auberge,” offering a seamless blend of cuisine and creativity. Breakfast for hotel guests is also served in this refined setting.

Shared facilities include a guest-only fitness gym suited for light workouts during your stay. The hotel also offers banquet spaces suitable for parties, events, and talks, and it supports wedding and proposal arrangements. The property has been consistently recognized in the Michelin Guide’s hotel rating system, the Michelin Keys, underscoring its high level of service and hospitality.

The Tower Hotel Nagoya is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), one of the few SLH-affiliated properties in Japan. SLH highlights the hotel as one of the world’s first examples of a tower structure transformed into a hotel, praising its artistic interior design and the intimate atmosphere made possible by its limited number of rooms. The property attracts guests from Japan and abroad who are interested in experiencing Nagoya’s culture and craftsmanship firsthand.

In terms of accessibility, the hotel is directly connected to Hisaya-odori and Sakae Stations through the Central Park underground walkway, making it convenient even in inclement weather. Nagoya Station is about 15 minutes away by taxi. For guests arriving by car, the hotel provides information on partner parking facilities (Art Park Tokai Parking), which offer designated spaces and time-based guest discounts. As rates and conditions may change, checking the latest details on the official website is recommended.

Overall, The Tower Hotel Nagoya offers a compact yet rich combination of experiences: staying inside a Registered Tangible Cultural Property, enjoying art-filled guest rooms created by local artists, dining on regional cuisine, and receiving service recognized by international awards such as SLH membership and Michelin Keys. It is an excellent choice for guests seeking a distinctive stay in central Nagoya—particularly those who appreciate art, design, gastronomy, and boutique-style hospitality.