Shinjo New Grand Hotel
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.59 out of 5 (1,089 reviews). Many family guests say the renovated building and rooms are clean and comfortable, and comments about relaxing in the spacious bathtub with its separate washing area also stand out. Guests praise the breakfast for its wide variety of dishes and the chance to enjoy Yamagata regional cooking. However, dishes can sell out and not be replenished if you go late, so going early is recommended.
Kids Facilities
Cribs available to borrow
Cribs available to borrow
Cribs are lent for babies aged 0 only. Both the rooms that can take a crib and the number of cribs are limited, so if you would like one, please contact the hotel in advance.
- •The rooms that can take a crib and the number of cribs are limited.
- •Please contact the hotel in advance.
Free breakfast for children under school age
Free breakfast for children under school age
At the breakfast buffet, children under school age eat free of charge. If a co-sleeping child also has breakfast, only the breakfast charge applies.
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Overview
Shinjo New Grand Hotel is a city hotel in Shinjo, Yamagata, a 5-minute walk from JR Shinjo Station. Its guest floors were renovated and the hotel held its grand opening in April 2026, and it now offers a varied range of rooms, including themed rooms and a barrier-free Universal Room. Children in the third grade of elementary school and under can co-sleep at no additional charge, and cribs are available to borrow for babies aged 0 (numbers are limited, so please inquire with the hotel). Free parking is available for about 100 vehicles, and large vehicles can park too.
Rooms
The guest rooms were renovated in April 2026 and reopened with a fresh look at a grand opening. The Standard Single Room is 17 sq m. The Large Single Room is 18 sq m and sleeps up to 2 guests, with a trundle bed (970 mm wide by 1,880 mm long) used when 2 guests stay. The Standard Twin Room is 19 sq m and has Simmons beds (970 mm wide by 1,950 mm long). The Large Twin Room is 34 sq m and sleeps up to 3 guests, with a trundle bed (1,200 mm wide by 1,880 mm long) used when 3 guests stay.
The Superior Twin and Deluxe Twin rooms are both 36 sq m, each with two Simmons double beds (1,400 mm wide by 2,100 mm long). The themed rooms (Ajisai, Kanayama-sugi, Black and White) are also 36 sq m, with a sofa bed (900 mm wide by 1,950 mm long) used when 3 guests stay. The 50 sq m Universal Room is laid out wide so a wheelchair can turn easily, and it has a raised platform area at the back, making it a versatile space that also suits relaxed family time together. In the single and twin rooms, the bathroom and toilet are a two-piece type; all other rooms have a separate three-piece type.
Dining
Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet served from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., and it is best to arrive by around 8:30 a.m. The spread features dishes made with local ingredients, such as imoni (a Yamagata regional taro stew) and curry with mushrooms grown in Funagata. Breakfast is 1,870 yen per person, tax included, and children who have not yet started elementary school eat free of charge. Room service is not offered. Allergy-conscious dishes can be arranged.
Family-Friendly Features
Children in the third grade of elementary school and under can co-sleep at no additional charge. If they also have breakfast, only the breakfast charge applies, and breakfast is free for children under school age. Cribs are available to borrow for babies aged 0 only. Both the rooms that can take a crib and the number of cribs are limited, so if you would like one, please contact the hotel in advance. Extra beds are not available.
Access
The hotel is about a 5-minute walk from the west exit of JR Shinjo Station. From Tokyo Station, Shinjo Station is about three and a half hours on the Yamagata Shinkansen, and from Sendai Station, the direct 48 Liner bus reaches the front of Shinjo Station in about two and a half hours. Parking for about 100 vehicles in total is available in front of the main entrance and on the north side of the hotel, free of charge. There is no vehicle height limit, so large vehicles can park as well. A FamilyMart convenience store is a 3-minute walk away. Checkout can be extended, but there is a charge separate from the room rate.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 4-23 Wakabamachi, Shinjo, Yamagata 996-0025 |
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| directions_carAccess | A 5-minute walk from JR Shinjo Station, and 10 minutes from Shinjo IC on the Tohoku Expressway. |
| trainNearest station | Shinjo Station |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking is available for about 100 vehicles, with no reservation needed. |
| callPhone | +81-233-23-1111 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison, Rakuten Card, ANA, JAL |
| languageOfficial site | http://www.newgrandhotel.co.jp/open_in_new |
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Reference price as of November 5, 2026 (stay 2026-11-28). US$ is an approximate conversion from yen. Check the booking site for actual rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Shinjo New Grand Hotel best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Does Shinjo New Grand Hotel have baby beds?
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Baby beds are available to rent. See the Kids Facilities section on this page for details.
Is there parking at Shinjo New Grand Hotel?
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Parking: Free parking is available for about 100 vehicles, with no reservation needed.
How do you get to Shinjo New Grand Hotel?
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A 5-minute walk from JR Shinjo Station, and 10 minutes from Shinjo IC on the Tohoku Expressway.
Can our young child co-sleep with us?
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Yes, co-sleeping is available for children in the third grade of elementary school and under, at no additional charge. A breakfast charge applies only if your child also has breakfast, and breakfast is free for children under school age.
Is there a charge for children's breakfast?
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There are no set children's rates, but children under school age can have breakfast free of charge.
Can we add an extra bed?
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Extra beds are not currently available. When 3 guests share a room, a sofa bed or a trundle bed is used, depending on the room type.
Can we extend our checkout?
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Checkout can be extended, but there is a charge separate from the room rate: 1,000 yen per hour (before tax) until 2 p.m., or 1,500 yen per hour (before tax) for some rooms, such as the Superior Twin and Deluxe Twin. Extensions may be declined depending on the circumstances.
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