Title: Hotel Alpha-One Nagaoka Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Alpha-One Nagaoka Hotel in Nagaoka with a 24-hour front desk ## Photo gallery for Hotel Alpha-One Nagaoka ![Exterior - Hotel Alpha-One Nagaoka (Nagaoka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110660000/110653200/110653160/64a51bec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Daily buffet breakfast (JPY 1000 per person) - Hotel Alpha-One Nagaoka (Nagaoka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110660000/110653200/110653160/6527d587.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Daily buffet breakfast (JPY 1000 per person) - Hotel Alpha-One Nagaoka (Nagaoka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110660000/110653200/110653160/a8f433b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Desk, free WiFi - Hotel Alpha-One Nagaoka (Nagaoka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110660000/110653200/110653160/fe164f08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Basic Single Room, City View | Desk, free WiFi - Hotel Alpha-One Nagaoka (Nagaoka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110660000/110653200/110653160/d80a0b80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Alpha-One Nagaoka provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available - Laundry room - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 14 - Jan 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=110653160&PinnedHotelID=110653160&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=110653160&PinnedHotelID=110653160&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 15 - Jan 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=110653160&PinnedHotelID=110653160&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=110653160&PinnedHotelID=110653160&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=110653160&PinnedHotelID=110653160&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=110653160&PinnedHotelID=110653160&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=110653160&PinnedHotelID=110653160&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=110653160&PinnedHotelID=110653160&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 10 of 10 rooms ### Single (Non Smoking) ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Shower/bath combination Private bathroom Satellite channels Desk Daily housekeeping - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Large Single Bed ### Single (Smoking) 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Shower/bath combination Private bathroom Satellite channels Desk Daily housekeeping - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Large Single Bed ### Amenity Plus Single (Non Smoking) ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Shower/bath combination Private bathroom Satellite channels Desk Daily housekeeping - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Large Single Bed ### Amenity Plus Single (Smoking) ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Shower/bath combination Private bathroom Satellite channels Desk Daily housekeeping - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Large Single Bed ### Double (Non Smoking) ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Shower/bath combination Private bathroom Satellite channels Desk Daily housekeeping - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### Double (Smoking) ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Shower/bath combination Private bathroom Satellite channels Desk Daily housekeeping - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### Twin (Non Smoking) ### Highlights Air conditioning TV Hairdryer Shower/bath combination Private bathroom Satellite channels Desk Daily housekeeping - 280 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Large Single Beds ### Twin (Smoking) ### Highlights Air conditioning TV Hairdryer Shower/bath combination Private bathroom Satellite channels Desk Daily housekeeping - 280 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Large Single Beds ### Relaxation Twin (Non Smoking) ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Shower/bath combination Private bathroom Satellite channels Desk Daily housekeeping - 280 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Large Single Beds ### Relaxation Twin (Smoking) ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Shower/bath combination Private bathroom Satellite channels Desk Daily housekeeping - 280 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Large Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNagaoka-Hotels-Hotel-Alpha-One-Nagaoka.h110653160.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNagaoka-Hotels-Hotel-Alpha-One-Nagaoka.h110653160.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.44580%2C138.85175&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=18ONXZfX3L134vXbD6vcfXZNvfA=) 1-1-11 Jonaicho, Nagaoka, Niigata, 940-0061 #### What's nearby - Nagaoka City Hall Plaza \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Nagaoka Castle Ruins \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Machinaka Fireworks Museum \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Yamamoto Memorial Park \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Yamamoto Isoroku Memorial Hall \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles #### Getting around - Tsubamesanjo Station - 23 min drive - Niigata (KIJ) - 75 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪越後長岡 小嶋屋 - ‬4 min walk - ‪ちゃーしゅうや 武蔵 - ‬3 min walk - ‪PRONTO - ‬3 min walk - ‪酒味の郷 いさり火 - ‬2 min walk - ‪長岡グランドホテル (NAGAOKA GRAND HOTEL) - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Alpha-One Nagaoka Property highlights Hotel Alpha-One Nagaoka provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine and a 24-hour front desk - Smoke-free property, free newspapers and luggage storage Room features All 208 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Extra amenities include: - Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries - TVs with satellite channels - Heating, daily housekeeping and desks ## Similar properties ![Cleanliness standards](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18080000/18071500/18071479/dfdcb7ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### JR East Hotel Mets Nagaoka Nagaoka - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Laundry room 8.8 Excellent 168 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=18071479&PinnedHotelID=18071479&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1460000/1456300/1456267/a1598caa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Mets Nagaoka Nagaoka - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=1456267&PinnedHotelID=1456267&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14830000/14824200/14824190/8180f99d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Yasuragi no Yado Yuhana Nagaoka - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,000 for adults and JPY 900 for children ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Vending machine ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Shower/bathtub combination - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with satellite channels ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Heating (climate-controlled) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 1000 for adults and from JPY 900 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and cash Property Registration Number 新潟県長保第164-25号 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Alpha-One Nagaoka pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Hotel Alpha-One Nagaoka? ### What time is check-out at Hotel Alpha-One Nagaoka? ### Where is Hotel Alpha-One Nagaoka located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hotel Alpha-One Nagaoka Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 7.0 Amenities ### 8.4 Staff & service ### 7.4 Eco-friendliness ### 7.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Naoki 21 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness 駅までほぼ屋根付きで移動でき、駐車場の車退出も時間がかからなかった。ベッドが大きかった反面、デスク間等が狭く感じた。 ##### Naoki Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### AKIHIRO 13 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 夫婦と子供の三人でツインルームにステイ。 部屋は十分すぎるほど広く、事前に口コミで確認していた施設の老朽化という点もあまり気にならなかった。 ホテルの前にロータリーがなく、我々の時はたまたますいていたので問題なかったが、玄関前に車を一時停止できるスペースが無い点に注意。 ##### AKIHIRO Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### masahide 22 Jan 2025 Liked: Staff & service スタッフの対応が良かったです。設備が少し古いのです。支障はありません。トイレもウォシュレットありました。 ##### masahide Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### junichi 2 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 駐車場が有料であったが、駅前なので仕方ないかな。 短いひと時でしたが、気持ちよく過ごせました。 ##### junichi Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### ?? 1 Mar 2025 ##### ?? Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### masahiro 29 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### masahiro Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### YOSUKE 23 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### YOSUKE Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Masataka 18 Jan 2025 Liked: Staff & service ##### Masataka Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Yoshiharu 29 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Yoshiharu Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 29 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hayakawa-Hotels-Nishiyama-Onsen-Keiunkan.h37148164.Hotel-Information) > > [Konansou](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fujikawaguchiko-Hotels-Konansou.h9145049.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Twycross Zoo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Twycross-Zoo-Hotels.0-l6170905-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Suimeikan Karukaya Sanso](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Takayama-Hotels-Suimeikan-Karukaya-Sanso.h16258706.Hotel-Information) > > [Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tokyo-Hotels-Tokyo-Disney-Celebration-Hotel.h21163232.Hotel-Information) > > [Highland Resort Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kofu-Hotels-Highland-Resort-Hotel-Spa.h990130.Hotel-Information) > > [Tenpyo Ryokan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nara-Hotels-Tenpyo-Ryokan.h14844103.Hotel-Information) > > [Fuji View Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kofu-Hotels-Fuji-View-Hotel.h2333483.Hotel-Information) > > [Eftalia Ocean Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alanya-Hotels-Eftalia-Ocean-Hotel.h18108590.Hotel-Information) > > [Fujisan Onsen Hotel Kaneyamaen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fujiyoshida-Hotels-Fujisan-Onsen-Hotel-Kaneyamaen.h14626290.Hotel-Information) > > [Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Hotels-Chateau-Victoria-Hotel-And-Suites.h7677.Hotel-Information) > > [MOXY Hotels in Barcelona](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barcelona-Hotels-MOXY.0-0-d179992--bMOXY.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Wakakusa no Yado Maruei Ryokan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kofu-Hotels-Wakakusa-No-Yado-Maruei-Ryokan.h6136631.Hotel-Information) > > [HOSHINOYA Okinawa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Okinawa-Hotels-HOSHINOYA-Okinawa.h40226148.Hotel-Information) > > [Hoshino Resorts KAI Nikko](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nikko-Hotels-Hoshino-Resorts-KAI-Nikko.h17903043.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Bora Bora](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bora-Bora-Hotels.d602861.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Courtyard By Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Kyoto-Shijo-Karasuma.h20518950.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Indigo Tel Aviv - Diamond District by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tel-Aviv-Hotels-Hotel-Indigo-Tel-Aviv-Diamond-District.h5357050.Hotel-Information) > > [Caravan Parks Stourport-on-Severn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stourport-On-Severn-Caravan-Parks.d5702-aaCaravanParks.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotel Fukinomori](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nagiso-Hotels-Hotel-Fukinomori.h34515912.Hotel-Information) > > [Kasuitei Ohya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kofu-Hotels-Kasuitei-Ohya.h13002262.Hotel-Information) > > [BessaHotel Baixa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-BessHotel-Baixa.h41334099.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Rajkot (RAJ) to Hounslow (LHR)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/raj/lhr/rajkot-to-london) > > [Flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Lahore (LHE)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/bhx/lhe/birmingham-to-lahore) ### Activities ### Packages ### General ---