Nara Hotel

Property class: 4
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Sarusawa Pond Park

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When you stay at Nara Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Sarusawa Pond Park and Nara Park. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Main Dining Room MIKASA, one of 2 restaurants, which serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
$278 nightly
The total price is $306
Sep 24 - Sep 25

Why we love this property

Culinary experiences
French flavors await at the restaurant. This hotel also offers a cafe, a bar, and cooked-to-order breakfast. Savor meals at 2 dining venues.
Premium comfort
This hotel pampers with premium bedding and down comforters. Luxuriate in deep soaking tubs, slip into soft bathrobes, and unwind by cozy fireplaces.

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (Main Building)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a lamp.

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (Main Building)

  • City view
  • 235 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Non Smoking (Main Building)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a television.

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking (Main Building)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking (Main Building)

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking (Main Building)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Park view
  • 274 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Non Smoking (Main Building)

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a sofa, a round table, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking (Main Building)

  • Park view
  • 274 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Twin Room 27.3 sqm, Non Smoking (Main Building)

Superior Twin Room 27.3 sqm, Non Smoking (Main Building) | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room 27.3 sqm, Non Smoking (Main Building)

  • Park view
  • 294 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Comfort Corner Room, Non Smoking (Main Building)

  • Park view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Tradition Room, Non Smoking (Main Building)

Deluxe Tradition Room, Non Smoking (Main Building) | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Tradition Room, Non Smoking (Main Building)

  • Park view
  • 343 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Modern Room, Non Smoking (Main Building)

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Deluxe Modern Room, Non Smoking (Main Building)

  • City view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Comfort Wide Room, Non Smoking (Main Building)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Comfort Wide Room, Non Smoking (Main Building)

  • Park view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Garden View Room, Non Smoking (Main Building)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Garden View Room, Non Smoking (Main Building)

  • Park view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premium Classic Room, Non Smoking (Main Building)

Premium Classic Room, Non Smoking (Main Building) | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Classic Room, Non Smoking (Main Building)

  • Park view
  • 470 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premium Panorama Corner, Non Smoking (Main Building)

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.

Premium Panorama Corner, Non Smoking (Main Building)

  • Park view
  • 551 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking (West Wing)

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a mirror, and a cabinet.

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking (West Wing)

  • Garden view
  • 363 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premium Terrace Twin Room, Non Smoking (West Wing)

A modern living room with a TV, seating, and a large window.

Premium Terrace Twin Room, Non Smoking (West Wing)

  • Garden view
  • 679 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

Premium Japanese-Western Style Room 63.9 sqm, Non Smoking (West Wing)

  • Garden view
  • 688 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free wired internet

Premium Japanese-Western Style Room 58.7 sqm, Non Smoking (West Wing)

  • 632 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Crown Suite Room, Non Smoking (West Wing)

A room with a bed, sofa, chairs, a small table, a wooden cabinet, and a large window with curtains.

Crown Suite Room, Non Smoking (West Wing)

  • Garden view
  • 727 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Double Parkside, Non Smoking ( Main Building )

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

Superior Double Parkside, Non Smoking ( Main Building )

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Map
1096 Takabatake-cho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8301

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nara National Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 32 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 74 min drive
  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 15 min walk
  • Kyōbate Station - 18 min walk
  • Nara Station - 26 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪ラサ ボジュン 奈良店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Peaks Beignet - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪udon and cafe 麺喰 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪奈良ホテル ティーラウンジ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ふく徳 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Nara Hotel

  • When you stay at Nara Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Sarusawa Pond Park and Nara Park. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Main Dining Room MIKASA, one of 2 restaurants, which serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 127 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Built in 1909
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

Main Dining Room MIKASA - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 5000 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of JPY 2100 per person (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for JPY 3795.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for JPY 10120.0 per day
  • Airport shuttle service for children up to age 6 costs JPY 1050 (one-way)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Nara Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Nara Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Nara Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Nara Hotel?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Nara Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is JPY 2100 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Nara Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Nara Hotel and nearby?

Nara Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Nara Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring French cuisine.

Does Nara Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Nara Hotel like?

Nara Hotel is in the heart of Nara, a short 7-minute walk from Nara Park and 6 minutes' walk from Sarusawa Pond Park.

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Reviews

Nara Hotel Reviews

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Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant offered excellent food and drinks, with many guests praising the French cuisine and hospitality. (23 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently delicious and offered a variety of options, including local ingredients. (22 reviews)
  • The shuttle service was convenient and helpful, running regularly and providing easy transportation. (6 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Really amazing. Room service was good, restaurant was great and I just loved the history and vibe. Would recommend highly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful setting, easy access to attractions and restaurants in a historic hotel.
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8/10 Very good

Good location
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historic hotel with great service
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff, hotel and location. Walkable to parks, grounds were lovely and everyone was very helpful. Clean, large rooms and dining on site.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff and property was excellent.
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8/10 Very good

Good property in the area with good dine in restaurant.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was great experience. Hotel was very clean and great service. We were satisfied. We are really coming back this hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful grounds, peaceful
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10/10 Exceptional

So cute could see the deer from our room just loved it
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was amazing. Staff was very welcoming
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10/10 Exceptional

The property and room were absolutely stunning!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Really a great location if you want to go to the park. Has a bus to go to Nara Station.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is beautiful. Excellent food and service. Near by to everything. Lovely place to visit.
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10/10 Exceptional

Old world charm. Hotel was excellent. Dining was excellent. Tons of staff to assist you in every way. Best hotel in Nara
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff are incredibly nice and helpful. Japanese breakfast was incredible with fish option. Facility is immaculate and well located to temples. Highly recommend this hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely historic building in a great location next to the wonderful park where the deer roam. Great breakfast, we had the second best eggs benedict of our experience. Staff very sweet and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, surrounded by greenery, next to a beautiful garden and, a walking distance from the Nara Park. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate us. Overall an outstanding hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful hotel, a little outdated but with charm. Fine restaurant for dinner and breakfast, barkeeper makes good cocktails. Our one day stay was too short, love to come back.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very kind and patient. They have excellent customer service. Will love to stay there again when I visit Nara again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were brilliant and couldn’t do enough for us.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful old building, a wonderful Suite with two bathrooms, two balconies unfortunately no balcony furniture to sit outside, the staff was helpful and friendly. Great location to reach many Nara highlights, restaurants and shops by foot.