The hotel is probably the biggest in the centre of town with good facilities, nice bar area and a range of restaurants. The ordinary rooms are showing their age but there are superior rooms that have been upgraded. The staff were very helpful and friendly. What spoiled our stay was a decision to take the buffet meal (the other restaurants... more

We were in Matsumoto on business and our client had made a reservation at the Hotel Buena Vista for us. The hotel is close to the train station. You could walk to the train station, but it may be a bit far when you have luggage to take with you. We took a taxi that cost about $4. The hotel... more

The hotel met our requests for a quiet room on a high floor with a view. The hotel was professionally run with bell boys to help with the luggage. The room was clean, tidy, quiet and large. The ground floor buffet had good western food but many dishes were not replinished and closed at 9.30pm. However this was mainly because... more

Gorgeous hotel! The lobby is beautiful and modern. We stayed in one of the recently rennovated rooms which was nicely appointed with a comfy bed, full length mirror, flatscreen plasma tv and sitting chair. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean. Nothing but nice things to say about this hotel. Would stay again for sure. more

I was part of a group attending a conference in Matsumoto the week of October 8-13, 2004. The Buena Vista is in a good location (quiet), nice views, close to restaurants, shopping, Matsumoto Castle, and a small grocery. They have set up two computers in the lobby that provide free internet service 24 hours a day -- unusual in any... more