Review: the TIAD Nagoya hotel, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection

This is our review of the TIAD hotel in Nagoya, Japan.

And, before you ask, ‘TIAD’ stands for ‘Tomorrow Is Another Day’. Yes, it’s very kawaii.

(Quick note for regular readers: my Finnair review series is a little out of order because HfP is quieter on weekends. My Finnair business class flight review from Helsinki to Nagoya will run on Monday. Today and tomorrow I am covering the two hotels I stayed in during my trip.)

Nagoya has a reputation as a ‘boring’ city – it is home to the industrial might of Toyota – but its reputation is not entirely fair. Whilst Nagoya is not a particularly touristic city and most people pass it by on their way from Tokyo to Kyoto, it does have a fair few attractions. These include Ghibli Park, Nagoya Castle, a railway museum and more – enough that I feel I could return and still have plenty to do.

In terms of public transport, Yabachō Station gets you onto the circular Meijō Line and you can easily change, including for trains to Nagoya Rail Station, at Sakae which is just one stop away.

It’s fair to say that TIAD is Nagoya’s first proper five-star luxury hotel, although it will soon be joined by a new Conrad that is being built down the road. The 150-room property opened in 2023 as part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection.

The hotel provided one night on a complimentary basis for review purposes but we paid all other expenses.

The hotel website is here.

TIAD Hotel location

The hotel is located right outside Yabachō Station on the Nagoya Subway and overlooking the linear park along Hisaya Odori road. This is Nagoya’s upscale neighbourhood featuring luxury retailers and malls such as LACHIC just across the street.

The entertainment districts of Sakae and Nishiki are just 10-15 minutes away by foot and you’ll find many more restaurants and bars there.

Journey time from Nagoya’s Chubu Centrair International Airport is about 45 minutes by car and between 45 minutes and an hour on public transport.

Inside the TIAD Nagoya hotel

The hotel is located in a brand new 14-storey purpose-built building. The rough-hewn rock of the ground floor entrance ushers you towards the lifts and the 5th floor which is where you’ll find the hotel lobby and restaurants.

I was the only one checking in when I arrived at 8:30pm and was quickly seen to by a member of staff, who welcomed me as a Marriott Bonvoy Gold member and gave me a print out with hotel information including breakfast times.

I was also asked – for the first time ever, I think – if I had a preferred time for turndown service.

Rooms at the TIAD hotel

There are 14 different room types but broadly speaking these are divided into three categories: Deluxe, Premier and Suites. All rooms are at least 50 square metres – practically palatial when you compare them to typical London hotel rooms!

I was upgraded to a Premier Park View room which at 61 square meters sits comfortably in the middle of the pack in terms of size. Most of the rooms are traditional ‘Western’ style rooms but the hotel also offers ‘Japanese Modern’ tatami rooms.

The room is largely open plan. It opens onto a small arrivals area with a partition to the bedroom as well as a wall of wardrobes with luggage rack, ironing board, dressing gowns and more.

The mini bar is round the back of this, next to the bed. It features a Nespresso coffee machine, tea set and well stocked (and chargeable) mini fridge and snacks.

The king bed faces the open-plan bathroom:

Two large tablets with room controls sit on either side of the bed and there’s a convenient row of mains and USB-A and C ports as well.

Opposite the bed you have the sleek stone open plan bathroom, although you can close the wooden sliding doors should you want more privacy. There are two wash basins:

Whilst most hotels in the Europe and America have transitioned to reusable pump bottles, toiletries at TIAD are still offered in mini bottles. There is also a box of bits you might need including a comb, dental kit, razor and more. Toiletries are own-branded with a neroli and bergamot scent.

The toilet is on the left in its own room and features a TOTO toilet. Opposite, you’ll find a wet room with shower and bath tub with a window overlooking the park:

Back in the bedroom, you’ll find a lounge area next to the bed but on a mezzanine level a couple of steps down:

Some Premier rooms also come with a little balcony:

Wondering what an entry-level Deluxe room looks like? Whilst marginally smaller, they keep the bathtub and shower combo but you only get one washbasin and no balcony. It is still very spacious otherwise.

As is typical in Japan, two sets of pyjamas appeared on my bed during turn down!

Pool and gym

On the sixth floor you’ll find the pool, spa and gym. The architects clearly put thought into it because the 18m pool has spectacular views of Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER:

Whilst it’s technically an indoor pool, the end doors open up fully to a terrace. It even comes with a big glass viewing pane:

You can borrow a swim cap or pair of goggles, which is the first time I’ve seen that.

Inside the changing rooms you’ll find showers but also some beautiful Japanese baths with a sauna, hot pool and cold plunge. As is traditional, you must be fully naked in these.

The gym is next door and also overlooks the park:

Between the pool and gym you’ll find a seated area to relax in as well as enjoy complimentary teas, infused water and snacks.

Other amenities

Whilst I don’t normally write about conference and meeting room facilities, I did get to see them and they are stunning. These all come with their own dedicated lifts and entrance from the ground floor.

The highlight for me was this absolutely incredible chapel for weddings and other events:

It’s connected to a beautiful private terrace:

Time to start planning my wedding!

Breakfast at TIAD Nagoya

TIAD is home to two restaurants and a tea room. Both restaurants are on the fifth floor with Table for Tomorrow offering breakfast, lunch and dinner from an international menu whilst Shuhari is an exceptionally intimate 9-person omakase restaurant.

Breakfast is served at Table for Tomorrow, overlooking the park. It is a lovely breakfast room. Every morning you can choose from three a la carte options including:

• Avocado toast, caviar and wasabi oil
• Egg benedict with crab and Champagne hollandaise sauce
• Omelet with ham, Gruyère cheese, onion and mushroom

I tried both the avocado toast and the egg benedict. Portions were very delicate. I particularly liked the wasabi oil with the avocado toast:

The a la carte options are supplemented by a full buffet which is split into hot and cold sections. Hot items included sausages, bacon, hash browns and scrambled eggs:

Japanese specialities included eel rice which is a classic in Nagoya; there was cooked salmon, some white-bait style fried fish and various other bits and pieces.

I particularly enjoyed the fresh lychee and there was plenty of fruit that changed on a daily basis.

If you are looking for a mid-afternoon snack then The Lounge looks very good. Although I didn’t eat here I did pop in for a look and I loved that it was at the same level as the tree canopy inside: it felt like you were in a treehouse!

Conclusion

As Nagoya’s newest and most luxurious hotel you’d obviously expect good things but I was nonetheless impressed. The hotel is beautifully designed with stunning wood and stone finishes throughout. There are lovely details everywhere you turn.

The service was equally good with friendly and polite staff everywhere. I would happily stay here again if I return to Nagoya.

Room rates at the TIAD hotel start at around £215 per night whilst redemptions hover around 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

You can find out more, and book, on the Marriott website here.

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