Takabatake-cho 1096, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, 630-8301, JapanSee Hotel Details
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Main Building Standard Double Park Side
Stayed in May 2025
Family
1 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Jun 27, 2025
The service standard still need some improvement in order to catch up with the international chain hotels, especially during the checking in.
Wenteng
Main Building Standard Twin Parkside A
Stayed in Feb 2025
Solo traveler
3 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 22, 2025
Good
Very good
vincenzo
Run Of House Room
Stayed in Sep 2024
Couple
12 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 4, 2024
Absolutely magnificent. The structure, location and staff is pure perfection. It felt like we were living in another epoch.
eddiehappy
New Wing Standard Twin Room- Non-smoking
Stayed in Aug 2024
Family
42 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Sep 21, 2024
A hotel full of history as it has been the chosen venue for important events in Nara. Many celebrities had stayed in this hotel including Albert Einstein. Tried the rice lager at the tea house which is very good tgough some may find it not strong enough. The vicinity is nice. It is within waljing distance of the famous Nara Park. The room is spacious. Shuttle bus service to Nara station is excellent. Very helpful staff. An enjoyable stay indeed!
Guest User
New Building Standard Twin Townside
Stayed in Jan 2025
Solo traveler
10 review
9.7/10
Amazing
Posted on Feb 24, 2025
Good ..The guide lady who helped show me the way was especially nice. She could even speak a bit of Chinese. She helped me get on the shuttle bus to the station. And the scenery around here is really amazing.
YINGJIE
New Wing Standard Twin Room- Non-smoking
Stayed in Oct 2024
Family
3 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Nov 28, 2024
The staff do not speak much English. Especially for room service, they are very polite and wanted to be helpful unfortunately due to barriers in language, we cannot communicate effectively
Anonymous User
New Building Standard Twin Townside
Stayed in Aug 2024
Solo traveler
1 review
5.5/10
Posted on Oct 3, 2024
the hotel is old (or called it historical),and so it is the service and management! none spoke English and I was totally confused time to times because there were so many hotel rules that you must follow. there were so many people,about 6,in the front desk area,all their jobs seemed to be not to provide services to the guest but to make sure the guests had followed their rules which they were not even able to explain in English.
I don't think this is a hotel for international guests.
not a good experience.
Guest User
New Wing Standard Twin Room- Non-smoking
Stayed in Dec 2023
Family
4 review
4.5/10
Posted on Jan 18, 2024
Old hotel , old fashioned facilities. Expensive and not worth to live there. Nothing special.
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Main Building Standard Twin Parkside A
Stayed in May 2024
Traveling with friends
2 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 22, 2024
Exceeded expections on all grounds! I am so happy with the hotel I wanted to spread the word. This hotel has great old world charm and more. I was a little worried about the condition of the hotel (more than 100 years old!) but everything was fine. I stayed at the Main Wing / basic room with park view. The bathroom was basic (business hotel like) but very clean, but the room / bedding and the view at our window was wonderful. Given the low price point, we were very happy with the room. Definitely recommend the Main Wing, and if you can, a room with higher price point.
All staff, from shuttle bus / concierge / front desk / bar, are excellent. We really enjoyed the check in process - you can sit at the lounge admiring Einstein's piano while the front staff comes calling your name. Also try the tea lounge both during the day and night (turns to a bar). I would also like to extend special thanks to Korean speaking front manager Lee Su Jin who helped us in so many ways. She really made our stay comfortable.
One thing to note about Nara city itself is that most venues close at 4pm and have unpredictable operating hours. You can't just walk around hoping to sit down at a cafe or restaurant. Highly recommend making reservations in advance of your trip and I'm sure Nara hotel concierge can help with this.
I really enjoyed Nara Hotel and look really forward to returning.
Chris509
Standard Hollywood Twin (New Wing) Non-Smoking
Stayed in Oct 2023
Couple
12 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 20, 2023
is good location and good service , near the train station, enjoy
Corry Shih
Main Building Standard Twin Parkside A
Stayed in Feb 2024
Traveling with friends
2 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 28, 2024
Amazing hotel with best location, wonderful service and long history. City center but surrounded by nature, 2 deers walked by restaurant window during breakfast. Will definitely come back!
Guest User
New Building Crown Suite
Stayed in Jan 2024
Business traveler
1 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Feb 20, 2024
In room wifi system is bad. Wifi to my room was broken. (Room 3316). Staff have little english and cannot get IT support in the evening when i need wifi help.
Wongfam
New Wing Standard Twin Room- Non-smoking
Stayed in Jun 2024
Family
3 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 29, 2024
Amazing service with luxurious rooms, loved the stay!
Guest User
New Building Connecting Room
Stayed in Nov 2023
Family
2 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 27, 2023
Strongly recommending. Historic hotel with pleasing facility. Perfect position which is 3 minutes away from the nara park on foot. You can even see the wondering deers in the backyard.