Indigo Nagasaki Glover Street
Heritage boutique with serious cultural storytelling. Think calico-print tiles, Dejima-inspired lobby rugs, Arita-ware lamp bases, and folding screens depicting Nagasaki Bay. It's theatrical without being kitsch.
Book the Twilight Cruise package for a private sunset cruise to Gunkanjima (Battleship Island) — it starts from ¥600,000/night but includes suite accommodation, dinner, champagne and Japanese caviar onboard. Available for one group per day.
Why It Matters
The restaurant, Cathedréclat, is a literal converted chapel with 10-metre ceilings and intact stained glass — one of the most dramatic dining rooms in Kyushu. The building itself is a government-designated traditional structure within a National Important Preservation District, sitting directly adjacent to Glover Garden (World Heritage Site) and Oura Cathedral (national treasure). Only 66 rooms.
Opened December 13, 2024, this is the first Hotel Indigo in Kyushu and the fifth in Japan. The hotel occupies a 100-plus-year-old Romanesque redbrick building in Nagasaki's Minami-Yamate historic district, preserving the original white arched windows, stained-glass panels, and rib-vaulted ceilings of its predecessor. The whole property is organized around Nagasaki's 'Wa-Ka-Ran' philosophy — the centuries-old intermingling of Japanese (Wa), Chinese (Ka), and Dutch/Western (Ran) cultures — woven into every room, corridor, and dish.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Azure Bay View Suite
A 55 sqm suite with a distinctive interior and bayfront views of Nagasaki Bay. Spacious enough to feel genuinely suite-like, with design that creates a memorable atmosphere.
Twin · 55 sqm
Kapitan Garden Terrace Suite
The flagship suite at 67 sqm. Named after 'Kapitan,' the head merchant on Dejima island. Has a bedroom with a private garden terrace and a separate spacious living room — the most prestigious address in the hotel. Named after the Dutch East India Company's chief merchant, whose lighting style inspired the restaurant chandeliers.
Twin · 67 sqmMaison de Michel (Concept Room)
A concept room built around the Archangel Michael statue that has watched over this site for more than a century. The smallest footprint in the hotel at 26 sqm, but the theming and story are the point. Located in the Main Building.
King · 26 sqmPremium Twin — North Building
Premium twin rooms in the North Building, running 37–39 sqm. Interior design is rooted in Nagasaki's history and culture. A consistent, well-proportioned room with character.
Twin · 38 sqmPremium Twin / King — Main Building
Comfortable premium rooms in the Main Building ranging 28–49 sqm. Available in twin or king. The wider size range reflects varying floor plans within the historic building. Design expresses the colourful, diverse cultures of the Nagasaki neighbourhood.
Twin or King · 38 sqmPremium Twin with Terrace — Main Building
Premium twin rooms with private terraces, running 37–48 sqm, in the Main Building. The terrace is what sets these apart — a proper outdoor space framed by the building's iconic white arched windows. Good for a morning coffee or an evening view of Nagasaki.
Twin · 42 sqmStandard King — Main Building
Cosy standard rooms in the late-19th-century Main Building. Range from 26–34 sqm. The building's age means the rooms aren't enormous, but the preserved arched windows, calico-print tile accents, and Nagasaki-inspired decor pack a lot of character.
King · 30 sqmStandard Twin / King — North Building
Standard rooms in the North Building, available as twin or king configuration. These run 31–33 sqm — a touch more generously sized than the Main Building standard. Design takes its cues from Nagasaki's Wa-Ka-Ran culture.
Twin or King · 32 sqmWa-Ka-Ran Bay View Suite
The largest of the bay-view suites at 61–70 sqm, with a separate bedroom and living space. Panoramic views of Nagasaki Bay from the bedroom. Named after the hotel's founding Wa-Ka-Ran cultural philosophy.
Twin · 65 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A blown glass workshop rooted in Nagasaki's 'Bidoro' tradition — glass-blowing techniques introduced to Nagasaki centuries ago by traders. Run in collaboration with Rurian, a local glass studio.
Paint a 'Poppen,' a traditional glass craft of Nagasaki. The Poppen (a thin glass instrument) is one of Nagasaki's historic crafts, and guests can decorate one during their stay.
A curated collection of original coffee drinks with a historical narrative — 'emanating fragrance across time' per the hotel's description. Available at the restaurant/bar.
A guided experience of the hotel's history and design, walking guests through the architectural storytelling and cultural motifs woven into the building.
A guided rickshaw tour through Nagasaki's historical sites, putting the city's layered past into perspective from the saddle of a traditional jinrikisha.
Origami experience for children, exploring various folding styles. Complimentary for young guests.
A sparkling evening enjoying traditional Japanese sparklers in the garden setting. Good for families and couples.
Experience the spinning top tradition that evolved in Nagasaki during the Edo period. A hands-on cultural activity unique to the city.
A private sunset cruise on Nagasaki Bay that circles Gunkanjima (Battleship Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Champagne and Japanese caviar are served onboard. Available only as part of the Twilight Cruise stay package, for one group per day. Upon return to port, guests are transferred back to the hotel for dinner at Restaurant Cathedréclat. Nagasaki's cityscape at night — ranked among the world's top three night views — is the backdrop.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
A gym open around the clock with treadmills, cross-trainers, stationary bicycles, and free weights. Complimentary for hotel guests.
A comfortable lounge lit by brass instrument-motif fixtures, with rugs inspired by Nagasaki Ukiyoe prints. Arched windows look out toward the terrace and Nagasaki Bay. Good for a quiet drink or a work session.
Property participates in IHG One Rewards loyalty programme. Member rates available when booking direct.
The hotel does not have a swimming pool.
Pets are not permitted at this property.
A former playground transformed into a terrace garden. Features a camphor tree said to be about 300 years old, an original persimmon tree, reclaimed stones from the building's renovation, and open views toward Nagasaki Port and Megami Bridge.
Same-day dry cleaning and laundry valet available.
Currency exchange available at the front desk.
Daily housekeeping included.
Room service available.
Three parking spaces available. Guests pay ¥2,200/night (tax included). Restaurant-only guests pay ¥1,100 (tax excluded). Spaces are limited and must be reserved in advance. First-come, first-served otherwise.
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