I had a great stay at the Conrad Nagoya on August 8, 2026, just a week after it opened. I had booked the standard King Deluxe (50 sqm), but upon check-in was graciously upgraded to King Deluxe Corner Suite (approx. 95 sqm), perhaps in recognition of Hilton Diamond status and the fact that we were celebrating a wedding anniversary. The staff member who checked us in (Shin) was very accommodating and efficient - exactly the kind of person you want to meet when you arrive after your travels. I should also note that Mr. Kozo, who showed us to the room, also gave an excellent impression. In addition to having ample knowledge of the local area, he commanded a calming and dignified presence that elevated the presentation of our room. The executive lounge had a bright and airy feel, and lovely unobstructed views of Nagoya Station and the surrounding areas from the 40th floor. The staff operating the lounge were very welcoming, and also assisted me with a taxi reservation for later that night. During the afternoon tea service, there was a selection of items that I assume are a subset of those available during the full afternoon tea service available in the lobby lounge. My companion found the sandwich items to fall somewhat short of her expectations in terms of flavor. During the cocktail service, which ran from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., a number of hot items were available, in addition to cheeses, cold meats and other items. These were quite delicious. Wine, spirits, beer and other drinks were also available for self-serve. While in the lounge we were approached by Ari, one of the staff I believe was dispatched from Hilton corporate to facilitate the launch of the hotel, and he was a delightfully attentive and charismatic person who was eager to ensure that our stay was perfect. I think he really epitomizes the top tier of the Hilton/Conrad brand. I also very much appreciated the hotel's General Manager for being a constantly visible presence during the breakfast service, and for expressing interest in our stay and how to further polish the experience. The main breakfast in the restaurant on the lobby floor was to the typical high standards of Conrad. In addition to the buffet, a number of items were available on a n a la carte basis, including some local specialties. Perhaps because we visited at a peak period (around 9 a.m.), these individual items took longer than expected to be delivered to our table, but the overall quality was excellent. Overall I really liked the room and its fixtures. Excellent shower and sink pressure, well thought out decor, incredibly lush towels and robes, and little local touches such as traditional patterns on the tea cups. The hotel itself is really in the perfect location. Just two stops on the subway from Nagoya Station if you arrive via the bullet train, and two train stops from Nagoya Castle. The Sakae area is a vibrant district for shopping, nightlife and dining, and with Conrad Nagoya right in the middle of it,
