Design Hotel W Zip Club
7,7/10 Very good - Based on 764 reviews
Design Hotel W Zip Club is an adults-only property reworked from a local boutique concept into a design-focused hotel offering around fifty individually styled suites. Rooms range from compact modern quarters to larger suites featuring mood lighting, flat-screen TVs with Blu-ray players, minibar-style fridges and microwaves, and complimentary Wi‑Fi. Many suites include enhanced bathing options — spa baths or jet tubs — and several guest reports note in-room entertainment and adjustable lighting that aim to create a private, relaxed atmosphere rather than an overtly themed setting.
Reception operates 24 hours with staff available for assisted check-in, and the property provides on-site amenities that include a breakfast service, room service options and complimentary parking, which makes arriving by car straightforward. Public-access features such as an elevator and step‑free routes are present for upper floors, and the layout is oriented toward privacy and convenience: private entrances, discreet arrival areas and flexible stay durations are part of the operating model. The hotel’s practical setup suits short daytime stays, overnight stays and booked celebrations alike.
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Review summary for: Design Hotel W Zip Club
Positive Reviews
Clean, modern rooms
Many guests reported rooms as clean, tidy and modern in style, with some reviewers highlighting an excellent overall ambience and appealing interior design.
Spacious rooms and bathrooms with special features
Several reviews praised the large rooms and roomy bathrooms, noting extras like steam rooms, whirlpools with TVs and a generous bathroom layout that made stays feel more comfortable.
Comfortable beds and good amenities
Multiple guests commented that beds were comfortable and the hotel supplied a range of complimentary amenities (toiletries, grooming items, occasional free treats) which enhanced the experience.
Helpful staff and useful language support
Reviewers appreciated attentive staff and instances where staff used translation tools to assist non‑Japanese speakers, making check‑in and requests easier for foreign guests.
Good value and convenient location for short stays
Many found the property good value for the size and facilities offered, and convenient for brief overnight stays; some mentioned proximity to shopping (Aeon mall) and reasonable access from Nagoya station (walk/train ~25 min).
Negative Reviews
Locked-room policy and communication issues
Several guests described the hotel’s practice of rooms auto‑locking and needing to call reception to exit; delays or lack of English-speaking staff sometimes made this frustrating or stressful for non‑Japanese speakers.
Unexpected smoking rooms and cigarette smell
A number of reviewers reported being placed in or encountering rooms that smelled strongly of cigarette smoke, sometimes without prior notice that the room was smoking‑designated.
Noise affecting sleep
Noise problems were mentioned, including busy road traffic audible through the night and noisy in‑room appliances (water dispenser/fridges) that disturbed sleep even with earplugs.
Cleanliness and maintenance concerns
Some guests noted dust, signs of wear (worn sofas, thin/old mattresses), pest sightings in bathrooms, or damaged fittings (e.g. broken window causing drafts), indicating inconsistent upkeep in certain rooms.
Not always tourist‑friendly and some restrictions
A few reviewers found the love‑hotel format confusing or unsuitable for typical travellers (including reports of same‑sex guests being denied), and advised that the system and rules may be unfamiliar or restrictive for visitors.
Frequently Asked Questions
An adult-only love hotel in Nagoya designed for couples and guests aged 18 and over.
Go to the 4th-floor front desk and use the intercom to tell staff your name; they will assist you.
Check-in is generally from 18:00 with a stated latest arrival window around 23:30, and check-out is by 10:00; notify the hotel of your expected arrival time.
The property is adult-only with private parking and intercom-based check-in to preserve guest privacy and discretion.
Soundproofing varies by room; some guests report audible road noise from the nearby busy street, so complete silence cannot be guaranteed.
Rooms commonly include a flat-screen TV, Blu-ray player, free Wi‑Fi and various bathroom features; exact amenities depend on the room type.
Breakfast is offered at the property; availability and options depend on your booking and selected room.
Children and pets are not permitted; the hotel accepts only guests aged 18 and older.
The hotel provides free private parking on site; use the address on your booking confirmation for precise directions to central Nagoya.
Staff can assist and some guests have reported English support; using a translation app is recommended for smoother communication.