Smile Hotel Kanazawa Nishiguchi Ekimae
Reference price as of September 18, 2026 (stay date 2026-10-10). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
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forumWhat families say
Rakuten Travel rating 4.33 out of 5 (1,062 reviews). Several guests report that the roomier rooms, which fit three regular beds, let a family of three spend their trip comfortably, and many reviews highlight the convenient location a few minutes' walk from Kanazawa Station. On the other hand, some guests point out that the breakfast buffet was not kept warm enough and that the curry was lukewarm, which is worth keeping in mind.
Kids Facilities
Children's chairs
Children's chairs
Children's chairs are available in the first-floor restaurant where breakfast is served, and all seats there are non-smoking. Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet and is free for children under school age, making it easy to use with young children.
Children's amenities
Children's amenities
Children's amenities for use in the room include a toothbrush, slippers and a body sponge. They are prepared separately from the regular amenities, which makes it easier to get ready for brushing teeth and bathing.
Overview
Smile Hotel Kanazawa Nishiguchi Ekimae is a non-smoking hotel that opened on November 28, 2021, a 4-minute walk from the west exit of Kanazawa Station. Every room has an air purifier with a humidifying function, and because the public areas and the guest rooms are all non-smoking, the hotel is easy to use for families with young children. Co-sleeping for children who have not yet started elementary school is free only when no meals or bedding are included; babies and toddlers who need meals or bedding cannot be accommodated. There is no communal bath, onsen, pool or babysitting service, and no parking.
Rooms
There are 7 room types: the Double Room (14.5-14.9 sq m, with a bed 140 cm wide), the Superior Double Room (16.56 sq m, with a bed 160 cm wide), the Twin Room (19.83 sq m, with two beds 110 cm wide), the Corner Twin Room (20.74 sq m, with two beds 110 cm wide), the Triple Room (24.36 sq m, with three beds 110 cm wide), the Family Room (30.25 sq m, with three beds 110 cm wide) and the barrier-free Universal Room (30.25 sq m, with two beds 110 cm wide). The Family Room takes 1 to 3 guests and has child rates. Co-sleeping is limited to one child under school age per room, and is free only when no meals or bedding are included. Babies and toddlers who need meals or bedding cannot be accommodated, and elementary school children pay the same as adults, in both the lower and upper grades. On the special benefit plan for Ishikawa residents, the usual 11 a.m. checkout is extended to 12 noon.
Dining
Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet served in the first-floor restaurant from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., with last entry at 9:30 a.m. You can add your own toppings to dishes such as Kanazawa curry and a tuna rice bowl. Breakfast is 1,700 yen for adults and free for children under school age.
Baths
Guest rooms have an en-suite bathroom with a combined bath and toilet, and there is no communal bath, onsen or private-hire bath. Guests bathe in their own room.
Family-friendly features
The entire property, public areas and guest rooms alike, is non-smoking, so families with young children can stay with peace of mind. Every room has an air purifier with a humidifying function. Children's amenities include a toothbrush, slippers and a body sponge, and the breakfast venue has children's chairs. On the other hand, there is no indoor or outdoor pool and no babysitting service.
Access
The hotel is about a 4-minute walk from the west exit of Kanazawa Station on the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen. There is no dedicated or affiliated parking, so guests use the large pay parking lot in front of the hotel or other pay parking lots nearby.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 3-2-37 Hiroka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0031 |
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| directions_carAccess | About a 4-minute walk from the west exit of Kanazawa Station on the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen. |
| trainNearest station | Kanazawa Station |
| local_parkingParking | There are two large pay parking lots near the hotel. The hotel has no affiliated parking. |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, Mastercard, Discover |
| languageOfficial site | https://smile-hotels.com/hotels/show/kanazawanishiguchiekimaeopen_in_new |
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Reference price as of September 18, 2026 (stay date 2026-10-10). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Smile Hotel Kanazawa Nishiguchi Ekimae best suited to?
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There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Smile Hotel Kanazawa Nishiguchi Ekimae?
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Parking: There are two large pay parking lots near the hotel. The hotel has no affiliated parking.
How do you get to Smile Hotel Kanazawa Nishiguchi Ekimae?
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About a 4-minute walk from the west exit of Kanazawa Station on the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen.
Are the guest rooms and lobby non-smoking?
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Yes. The public areas, including the lobby and restaurant, as well as all guest rooms, are non-smoking, so families with young children can stay with peace of mind. Smokers can use the smoking booth on the first floor.
What are the check-in and checkout times?
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Check-in is from 2 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. the next morning, and checkout is at 11 a.m. Times may differ depending on the accommodation plan.
What are the child rates and the co-sleeping policy?
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Co-sleeping for children who have not yet started elementary school is free only when no meals or bedding are included, and is limited to one child per room. Children who need meals or bedding cannot be accommodated. Elementary school children, in both the lower and upper grades, pay the same rate as adults. Breakfast is 1,700 yen for adults and free for children who have not yet started elementary school. The Family Room also has child rates.
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