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Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara
4/523 Reviews

Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara

Nara|0.51km from Todai-ji Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall)
The historical significance of this venue must be highlighted to illustrate its uniqueness in Nara - We signed up for the complimentary tour of the hotel offered to hotel guests on certain mornings of the week and had the pleasure of having Ms. Sato, the director of marketing, introduce the story of Shisui and its past-life as the residence of the governor of Nara between 1922 to 2017, then as Shisui hotel with guest-rooms designed by renown architect Kengo Kuma. The emperor of Japan had stayed on property in post-war to sign the San Francisco treaty. Sato-san's thorough introduction in fluent-english had me realise a stay at this hotel is a unique experience in the way that it is beyond just luxury. The staff had been wonderful and eager to please without pushiness. It was much appreciated, as it gave room for my wife and I to enjoy each other's company at this perfectly peaceful property. The staff had been amazing from the beginning, at check-in, we had Rika-san, a lady with eyes that can smile, to help us check-in while we rest our feet at the lounge with tea, then guide us to our room while briefing us on all its amenities. The rooms were modern with accents of traditional Japanese designs to remind me of the locations' history. Details like the washroom walls that look like zen-gardens and overall wooden decor made my stay at the room one of the most relaxing experiences ever at any hotel. The French-Japanese wine-paired dinner at Suiyou was also our culinary highlight of our two-week vacation in Japan. In summary, after the two night stay, my wife had requested that we should come back to Shisui in the spring, summer and fall to experience all the seasons at this venue.
Hotel Nikko Nara
4.6/5146 Reviews

Hotel Nikko Nara

Nara|2.12km from Todai-ji Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall)
Overall it was a great experience, so I gave it 5 stars🌟! Let’s talk about the advantages first: 1. The wood used in the interior decoration of the hotel is very natural, minimalist with a touch of luxury, giving people a very comfortable feeling☺️ 2. The outdoor hot spring pool experience is also very good, with beautiful scenery. It would be better if the tank could be larger. Otherwise, 2-3 people living in a room would not be able to experience it in 50 minutes. This is not very user-friendly. You are only given 50 minutes depending on the number of people, and the tank is too small so only one person can go in and soak in. Others have to wait outside, and couples cannot enjoy it at the same time. 🥺🥺🥺 3. In addition, the food is pretty good. Drinks are not included. There are not many amazing flavors. The first cold dish is the best. 4. The night view of Mt. Wakakusa is great, I must like this! The hotel will drive you up the mountain to see it👍 Let’s talk about the points that need to be improved: 1. The hotel service is a bit embarrassing, and the attitude is excellent, but there are always some indescribable feelings of inconsistency, such as kneeling service during check-in, and dining activities in the back. The waiter who checks you in does not even remember your last name and where you are. There are only a few rooms in the hotel (not for such a small-scale boutique B&B with few rooms), and there are obvious traces of the process. He also said that he would help to ask if there is any space in the private hot spring the next morning, but nothing was said. 🐶 2. The pillows on the bed in the room are very uncomfortable and too high. There is no difference between the two pillows as they are high. There is no choice. Be careful of stiff neck. 👴 3. The included dinner does not include drinks and menu upgrades, which need to be ordered separately, but we did not order them. When we checked out, the waitress came to ask us for payment. When we expressed confusion, she asked us if we had ordered dinner. Extra drinks. Please, don’t you keep track of whether guests order or not? Wouldn't it be rude to ask guests to confirm the check-out time themselves? 🙁 4. After observing the guests who stayed that day, basically the majority were Chinese (including Hong Kong and Taiwan), followed by a few European, American and Japanese guests. However, the hotel did not have a Chinese-speaking waiter. In addition to Japanese, it was Japanese-style English that was forced to recite words. I want to say that although you can communicate in English, but if you can't speak it, are you really respecting the Chinese guests by talking like a duck throughout the process? After all, it is extremely difficult to communicate like this. Some Japanese people cannot understand the English they speak. I wonder how the hotel has no Chinese-speaking waiters when there are so many Chinese guests and they even open Weibo for promotion? 🙁

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Ando Hotel Nara Wakakusayama -Dlight Life & Hotels-
4.4/521 Reviews

Ando Hotel Nara Wakakusayama -Dlight Life & Hotels-

Nara|0.95km from Todai-ji Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall)
It is the worst hotel I have stayed in so far. The quality of service is below the business hotel. I felt that there was only a good view. I don't think I'll go again. I regretted that I really booked. The person in charge of check-in did not grasp the plan I 々 booked. While I put ice cream out with welcome sweets, I started the reception and explanation before eating and melted. Moreover, it is messy in the situation where even the reservation plan is not grasped. I was told to ask questions and check them, but there was no answer at all. There is an explanation for the upgrade of dinner, but there is no explanation of what comes out of dinner in the first place. I can't choose. I asked for a pair of futons at the time of booking, but it was not prepared. There is no amenities for children at all. Toothbrush is also for adults. It should be a family plan, but it is not prepared if you don't say a spoon or fork for children at meals. The fishing rod is used, but all needles are not available. It is also a fireworks of the present and cannot be caught. HP says the surroundings are naturally rich and can collect insects, but there are only cherry blossoms around. The family around was not caught. There is no barrier free in the building. There are many steps. There is no effort to eliminate the steps with slopes, railings, etc. It is rare now. Is it designed by a proper designer? The person with bad legs is a dangerous hotel with high risk of falling. The open-air bath is only a good view. On the narrow top, the height of the bath tub is high, and the person with bad legs does not enter. There is no stand or railing. The public bath is small enough to laugh. After that, some showers do not have hot water. There are children's toys, but they have mold. In addition, there were many things that were unwritten and unpleasant. I stayed for two nights, so 2 days were melancholy. This service, facilities, this price is a bumpy. I will never go again and I will never recommend it to acquaintances.
AN-Grande Hotel Nara
4.4/529 Reviews

AN-Grande Hotel Nara

Nara|1.01km from Todai-ji Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall)
I had decided two night stay in this hotel because this was so closed to (walk distance) the sightseeing spots: Nara Garden and the Temple. My family car arrived at 10:30pm on 3/1 and the girl staff came outside immediately and welcomed our arrival. She was so helpful for taking off the luggage from the car under cold temperature and nicely arranged our room and asked clearly the style and the time of breakfast we preferred so that the team could arrange in our satisfaction. The most amazing thing is that she was the local Japanese but her English is very fluent! On the other hand, the front desk manager is also very nice and helpful by assisting us to take the luggage to the room proactively. May I here specially thanks to this front desk team for your wonderful service and hospitality. My accommodation plan is superior room with Garden View. The room is so spacious which comfortably fit in 3 of us with luggage. The view of Nara Garden outside of the hotel is really nice! The room design was stylish and decent and most importantly, the room was so new and clean. We have got a set of breakfast with a choice of western style and Japanese style. Overall, the breakfast is greatly enough and delicious. This is my first time experience in this hotel. The hotel is not crowd so I really feel calm and peaceful during my stay which made me feel so relax! I am sure that I will be back this hotel when I am back to Nara!

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Shikitei
4.7/57 Reviews

Shikitei

Nara|0.95km from Todai-ji Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall)
I researched a ridiculously long time to find a comfortable authentic ryokan experience in Nara so we could enjoy a more relaxed time in Nara as a family vs just a typical day trip. My husband was VERY reluctant to spend such a large amount on a one night stay where we'd be sleeping on the floor in the room with the kids but I assured him this was a not-to-miss experience, and for the price it was definitely going to be a comfortable night sleep on the floor with lots of padding under the futon mattresses. I was wrong. Not only did it feel like camping out on a hard floor, but the rice paper on the windows did absolutely nothing to block out the bright streetlight outside the window. Between the hard floor and the bright street light glaring into the room, it was a very uncomfortable night of sleep, to say the least. ”Don't worry, this will be an unforgettable Japanese kaiseki meal! It's worth paying so much!” Again, inwas wrong. While the staff was incredibly thoughtful with any pre-discussed food options, and the service was delightful, the food was hit or miss. Some courses were lovely, both as a piece of art in their presentation and also delicious! But aggressively overcooking fish and seafood is just beyond unacceptable. Also, I was disappointed to discover that dinner was served in the dining room, not in our private room, as I had assumed. We chose the western option for breakfast. It was pretty terrible, I have to admit. Perhaps we should have opted for the Japanese option in retrospect. I thought my kids would be more likely to eat a western breakfast, but it just wasn't good. Cold eggs, chicken nuggets, stale bread. One of my daughters and I briefly enjoyed the small public onsen inside the inn and that was nice! I feel bad writing a poor review because I REALLY wanted to love this place, and the staff is very warm, thoughtful, and caring. But with the disappointing food and uncomfortable night's sleep, I just can't recommend staying here for the amount of money we spent. Not the splurge-worthy experience I was hoping for, sadly.

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Hotel Neiraku
4.2/528 Reviews
The location of the area is very good. It is next to Ruocao Park. In addition to self-check-in, it makes people feel that the head is big. The test of English is good. The price and service match. Health is also OK.
Guesthouse Haru Kitamachi
3.6/56 Reviews
If there are other options, this homestay is not recommended! Say a few points for reference only: 1. Unprofessional, my bed doesn't even have sheets! Communication can't solve it 2. Check in at 4 pm, before that, his door is not open, don't want to put luggage! Go out and walk on your own back! 3. This is in the village, near the convenience store, there is no meal. 4. Check out time, ask you to check out at 9 o'clock! No delay of half a second 5, towels need to be rented! This old man is like a robot without feelings. 6, advantages: clean, quiet, cheap.
Daibutsukan
3.8/50 Reviews
The location of the room is really consistent with the online reviews. You can see the deer on the balcony, especially when you walk in the morning and evening, you can get in touch with each other in front of the door. 5 minutes to go out, shopping, eating, parks, temples are all complete. It is worth mentioning that the room service is in place. The only drawback is that the check-out time is before 10 o'clock, and the overtime is 3840 yen/hour.
Hotel Pagoda
4.4/554 Reviews
Welcomed right from the get go even though our room wasn't quite ready! The staff were incredibly kind. Honestly, finding an affordable accommodation in Nara at this good of a location does not come easy, and so if you're traveling on a budget this is an excellent option. Room was very clean, air conditioning worked very well on those hot summer days, we were in the budget room but it was still decently comfortable and spacious for two people. Definitely would recommend.
Ryokan Kosen Kazeya Group
4.1/54 Reviews
De Ryokan ligt op ongeveer 20 minuten lopen van Nara Station. Het grootste pluspunt van deze Ryokan is zijn ligging. Meteen naast het hotel wandel je naar de tempels en naar Nara Park. Dat is heel mooi met de loslopende herten, zeker tijdens de Sakura. Je wordt vriendelijk ontvangen en men praat goed Engels. Ze proberen het gasten geheel naar hun zin te maken. Wij hadden een kamer in Japanse stijl met futonbedden. De kamer was ruim. Er was sprake van een gedeelde badkamer maar je had een eigen toilet met wastafel. Wij verbleven hier één nacht. Het ontbijt kregen wij op de kamer. Het was uitgebreid maar geheel Japans. Dus warm eten en dat hebben wij als Nederlanders nu eenmaal niet graag. Wij zijn even naar de Seven Eleven gelopen voor broodjes en koffie. Zoals gezegd, wij verbleven één nacht en dat was maar goed ook. Helaas was het er niet schoon. Dat waren wij niet gewend in Japan. Op het plafond in de kamer vieze vlekken, net als op de muren. In de douche veel haren in het putje. En de futons lagen zeer beroerd. Slecht geslapen daardoor. Jammer want de service van de medewerkers was weer wel top. Maar een volgende keer toch even naar iets anders kijken want de prijs was niet in overeenstemming met de kwaliteit.
Ryokan Asukasou at the Entrancne of Nara Park
4.6/519 Reviews
Facilities: It is a nice and calm inn. Room: It is not small even if it is single, and it is ok even if it has a semi double bed on the tatami mats, hardness or back pain. I can't see the scenery (sorry) The temperature of the room is just right. There is no outlet around the bed. Meals: This is nothing special about it, and the amount is small overall. Overall, it was a poor feeling that was insufficient 々. Bath: I can see the five-storied pagoda, but when I take a bathtub, I can see it from the top and the hole, and I am disappointed that the front fence will be ruined, and I don't know the time because there is no clock in the bathroom. I'm sorry for the bath, and I don't feel old-fashioned in the facility, so I think it's the only thing that can calm down.

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When visiting Nara, you can choose from over 93 hotels with great reviews. The local average price is 88 USD per night. There are a variety of hotels to meet the needs of different types of travelers. There are 3 five-star hotels in Nara at an average price of 157 USD per night. There are 8 four-star hotels in Nara at an average price of 179 USD per night. There are 31 three-star hotels in Nara at an average price of 124 USD per night. There are 31 two-star hotels in Nara at an average price of 55 USD per night. Nara has many well-known chain hotels which are suitable for both business trips and vacations. In Nara, chain hotels such as Comfort Inn are one of the top choices among travelers. In Nara, there are hotels under the Comfort Inn brand. Travelers who favor this brand can choose to stay there to enjoy the luxury services provided by Comfort Inn. Piazza Hotel Nara is one of the most popular hotels in Nara. Many tourists also stay at Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Springs.

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Average Temperature

• January to March: 8.09°C during the day, 3.14°C at night

• April to June: 20.89°C during the day, 15.28°C at night

• July to September: 28.17°C during the day, 23.43°C at night

• October to December: 14.22°C during the day, 9.28°C at night

Average seasonal Rainfall

• Spring: 72.03 cm

• Summer: 143.33 cm

• Autumn: 146.73 cm

• Winter: 76.6 cm

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