Hotel Ao Kanazawa

4-star hotel beside Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden

Location

Hotel Ao Kanazawa is located a 25-minute walk from Kanazawa Station and 21 mile from Komatsu Airport. The hotel sits directly beside Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden, with Gyokusen-en Garden a short walk away. Guests can reach Myoryuji Ninja Temple and the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditional Arts and Crafts on foot.

Accommodations

Rooms at the hotel include Standard King Rooms, Superior King Rooms, Superior Twin Rooms, and Japanese-Style Rooms. Some rooms offer garden views or city views, and each room has a minibar, air-conditioning, and a private bathroom. The Japanese-Style Rooms feature tatami flooring and futon bedding on a raised platform.

Dining

Hotel Ao Kanazawa has two on-site restaurants: one on the ground floor serving American and Asian breakfast, and a sushi restaurant on the second floor run by a sushi master. Breakfast costs ¥3500 per person and requires a reservation the day before. The ground floor restaurant also serves lunch and dinner with Japanese and sushi cuisine.

Amenities

The hotel offers free WiFi in all rooms, a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and room service. Safety deposit boxes are available in every room, and daily housekeeping provides fresh towels and water without requiring a full cleaning. A lift serves all floors, and the property has CCTV, fire extinguishers, and smoke alarms for security.

Services

Staff at Hotel Ao Kanazawa speak English and assist with dinner reservations and luggage storage before check-in. The hotel provides pajamas, slippers, and daily complimentary cookies, red bean sweets, and a selection of drinks including beers. Guests also receive a welcome tea upon arrival.

• Location: Adjacent to Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden
• Rooms: Standard King, Superior King, Superior Twin, Japanese-Style rooms
• Dining: Two restaurants including a sushi master's counter
• Services: Complimentary evening drinks and snacks in-room
• Target guest: Cultural explorers and business travelers