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Nara Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Sarusawa Pond Park

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Deluxe Twin C - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side
Front of property - evening/night
Japanese style room (47.4 sqm)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
1096 Takabatake-cho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8301
  • Nara Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Todaiji Temple
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Kasuga Shrine
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Japanese Style Room (58sqm) - New Wing

Japanese Style Room (58sqm) - New Wing

Japanese Style Room (58sqm) - New Wing

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese style room (47.4 sqm)

Japanese style room (47.4 sqm)

Japanese style room (47.4 sqm)

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Park side Deluxe Twin - Main wing

Park side Deluxe Twin - Main wing

Park side Deluxe Twin - Main wing

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room - New Wing

Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, desk

Standard Twin Room - New Wing

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking - New Wing

Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, desk

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking - New Wing

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin A - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Park Side

Deluxe Twin A - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Park Side

Deluxe Twin A - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Park Side

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Main Building Deluxe Comfort Corner, Non Smoking

Main Building Deluxe Comfort Corner, Non Smoking

Main Building Deluxe Comfort Corner, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

Standard Double - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

Standard Double - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (Main Wing, Nara Park Side, 27.3 m2)

Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, desk

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (Main Wing, Nara Park Side, 27.3 m2)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin - Main Wing, Non Smoking

Deluxe Twin - Main Wing, Non Smoking

Deluxe Twin - Main Wing, Non Smoking

  • 31.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (Main Wing, Nara Park Side)

Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, desk

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (Main Wing, Nara Park Side)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin C - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

Deluxe Twin C - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

Deluxe Twin C - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

Standard Twin - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

Standard Twin - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin B - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Park Side

Deluxe Twin B - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Park Side

Deluxe Twin B - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Park Side

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Non Smoking (Main Wing, Nara Park Side)

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking (Main Wing, Nara Park Side)

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking (Main Wing, Nara Park Side)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Garden Deluxe Twin, Non Smoking

Garden Deluxe Twin, Non Smoking

Garden Deluxe Twin, Non Smoking

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Crown Suite (New Wing)

Crown Suite (New Wing)

Crown Suite (New Wing)

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Royal Suite (New Wing)

Royal Suite (New Wing) | Living area

Royal Suite (New Wing)

  • 127 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Nara

City center retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Sarusawa Pond Park and Nara Park. Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara National Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nara National Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kasuga Shrine - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 15 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪カナカナ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪THE BURGER STAND MAVERICK - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪タピオカミルクティ専門店 T. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ラサ ボジュン 奈良店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪メインダイニングルーム 三笠 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Nara Hotel

4-star hotel near Sarusawa Pond Park
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Nara Hotel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Nara hotel.

  • 127 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1909
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Nara Hotel offers 127 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 4,600 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 7000.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for JPY 2420.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately JPY 4600 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: JPY 2100 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: JPY 1050 (one-way), (up to 6 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 2420.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 7000.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

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Nara Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 627 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1004 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yusuke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cosmin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hong

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were told the privilege of VIP afternoon tea lounge access, and ended up paying for the cakes with an excessive price tag which was not even noticeably displayed for the customers. Felt like to be cheated, and VIPs supposed to have access to drinks and snacks provided in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiancheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staying at Nara hotel is definitely a unique experience. The building itself has so much history and quite an experience for traditional Japanese style lodging. I highly recommend it if you’d like to enjoy a local experience!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carmel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great time
Beautiful hotel in a great location to explore Nara and Nara Park. Staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was delicious. Both Japanese and American style. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. Bathrooms were new and modern. Bed was comfortable. Overall great stay and we’d go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The beautiful Nara Hotel in beautiful Nara
The Nara Hotel far exceeded our expectations. The room was comfortable and spacious. The service was friendly and impeccable. The hotel itself is so interesting and beautiful. The setting couldn't be better. Nestled in a wooded area and yet walking distance to the many sights, restaurants, and natural wildlife (gentle deer all around).
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire property is unique & beautiful. I loved the smell of old wood and the red carpets. Very classy hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were brilliant and couldn’t do enough for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historical hotel close to Nara Park
An awesome, historical hotel with very high ceilings, giving a bit collonial vibes. Bike rental is a great option they offer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel with great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful old historic hotel
Really nice overnight in this beautiful, historic old hotel, perfectly situated to walk up to the park and Todaiji the following day. Lovely dinner in the main dining room. We stayed in a Japanese-style room with a private Onsen tub. Enjoyed looking at all the old pictures. Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So far it's the best place (out of five) I've stayed in Japan on this trip. Hotel is very comfortable and inviting with interesting history. Rooms are well sized and well designed making out stay really pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Trevor

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The deer outside the door in the morning were super cool. Reminds us of Banff in Canada.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Narges

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and easy transportation but room service wasn’t great: you had to pay for water & staff were not very knowledgeable on the tourist attractions around them.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms here are very outdated. We had old green carpet and pink tile over the whole bathroom. Our TV was on the same wall as the beds, so you couldn't watch tv from the bed. We asked to move but they said they were full. Our one reprieve from our awful room (and with food we could tolerate) was the bar, but on the second night the whole bar was reserved so we couldn't sit there. The hotel reeks of faded glory. That being said, the service and the hotel area were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yumi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Travelled with family
Historical Hotel living in the past
The hotel has an amazing history and generally is very nice but dated and a bit tired. Our traditional Japanese room, which was semi below ground felt like we were in a dank basement. For the price, I felt it was a bit much compared to other more modern, family friendly hotels in the Kyoto/Osaka/Nara area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Makes the trip to Nara
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Ravi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
They only clean rooms and make beds 1/3 days. Dust everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024