Is parking available at the hotel?

Free self-parking is available onsite, but guests must contact the property in advance to reserve a parking space. Limited parking is provided.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately JPY 5000 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Are airport shuttle services available?

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge of JPY 2100 per person (one-way) and JPY 1050 for children up to 6 years old. Shuttle services are available 24 hours.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. There are elevators available for easy access to different floors.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Nara, within a 10-minute walk of Sarusawa Pond Park and Nara Park. It is approximately 0.6 miles from Kofuku-ji Temple and 0.7 miles from Todaiji Temple.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the hotel, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of JPY 3795 per day, and rollaway beds can be provided for a fee of JPY 10120 per day. Advance request for these services is recommended.

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Average nightly price at Nara Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$322
June	$255
July	$227
August	$275
September	$304
October	$285
November	$345
December	$291

What guests think

At Nara Hotel, guests consistently praise the historic charm, serene park-side setting, and especially the warm, polished service, while noting spacious rooms—some newly updated—alongside dated features and occasional maintenance quirks that reflect the property’s age.

Breakfast and on-site restaurants, bar and tea lounges receive frequent praise, though several guests felt prices were high or availability limited at times. Helpful touches like a station shuttle and e-bike rentals add convenience for sightseeing. Expect a classic, service-focused stay with character and a few age-related compromises.

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Facilities

Historic lounges and bar are appreciated; the free shuttle and e-bike rentals help guests get around. Some facilities feel dated or in need of refurbishment, and quick casual dining options inside the hotel can be limited.

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jass

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is full of historical relevance, and it was to stay at this elegant and historical hotel. The rooms are roomy, clean, with toiletries and beverages provided. We ate dinner and breakfast at the hotel - everything was delicious, and very fresh. Hotel staff was great and nice; Shuttle service to/from Nara Station provided though I wish they told us that there's one, as we had to walk quite a ways to get to the hotel - we hopped on the wrong bus (should've taken a taxi); they have electric bike rentals and it was fun to go to Nara Park with the bikes. I would recommend this hotel for those who's visiting Nara - staying at this old historical hotel is an experience in itself.

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Taijun

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

バーのオリジナルカクテル万葉美人がとても美味。

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Janene

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a landmark historic hotel, dripping with stories of famous guests. It is grand, warm, welcoming, quiet, comfortable and convenient to Nara Park, Kintetsu Station and many temples. I stayed in the new side which feels very 1990s American hotel style. Roomy for Japan and with a nice balcony. The bar, tea room, sakura lounge and dining room were all comfortable and classy. This is a wonderful place to stay.

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Stephanie

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overpriced and poor facilities, hotel in need of complete renovation.

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Elizabeth

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is absolutely wonderful! Beautiful hotel with the kindest staff. The breakfast is absolutely delicious. The grounds surrounding the hotel are beautiful and peaceful. Nara Deer park is just a few steps away. They have a bus that will pick you up at the train station and take you to the hotel. This bus will also take you to the shopping district and pick you up again. This is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed. I highly reccomend this historic hotel and we plan to come back and stay again in the future.

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Ivan

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nara Hoteal was part of our longer Japan family trip. The hotel has amazing history (Einstein, Japan Royal family, Vaclav Havel .. and many other dignitaries stayed in the hotel over its long history). Hotel itself by now is bit dated, but it has amazing architecture and it is very traditional with beautiful wooden panelings, great bar and garden restaurant - we liked it very much even if we think that JR (Japanese railway company, which owns the hotel currently) should invest a bit into its refit. carets are dated and airconditioning was really noisy. Location is amazing as well - just next to the Nara deer park, which is major attraction in Nara as the formal imperial city,

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Justin

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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

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Susan

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is like old Hollywood glamour. Very special place. The service was 5 ⭐️ very elegant. There wasn’t anywhere to grab a quick bite within the hotel but lots of places a walk away.

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Elaine W.

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Stately building set in a park area, with deer roaming all around. Great breakfast in a beautiful dining room with attentive staff. Shuttle buses to the train stations. Highly recommend!

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Calico

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was an amazing base for us in Nara, with 5 start service. Being able to rent e-bikes at the hotel and having the hotel be able to arrange a sightseeing taxi for us were just some of the perks. It is a small walk into town or the park, but all in all very centrally located. Some reviews mentioned road noise, so we stayed in the "new" section, but it is hard to imagine it being noisy anywhere. It is a very peaceful location.

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Cleanliness

Most reviews describe the hotel and rooms as very clean and well kept. A few guests reported issues such as a spider, dusty areas, or stained/unclean carpets.

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Xiangan

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff members are very friendly and helpful, but the facility is not worth the cost. Spider on bed

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Kayo

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

歴史のある建物で雰囲気もよく、清掃も丁寧に行き届いており快適に過ごせました。

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Ravi

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

They only clean rooms and make beds 1/3 days. Dust everywhere.

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Yasuko

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

客室は清潔でとても気持ち良く過ごせました。スタッフの方々のサービスも丁寧でまた伺いたいと思えました。

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Katsuhiko

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

スタッフが丁寧で部屋も清潔でした。ならまちの散策にも立地は最高です。良い思い出です。

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Konstantin

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Exceptional service, very clean, staff is very helpful, wonderful location

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Scott

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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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Vasudha

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old charm property with very good service. Rooms are dark and run down. Carpet wasn’t clean. Great breakfast service in main dining room

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Reiko

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

設備は古いですが、清潔で問題ありませんでした。クラシックホテルらしい趣きと接客で良い滞在となりました。なによりロケーションが良く、静かな場所ですが、少し頑張れば徒歩でも観光が楽しめます。私はホテルで電動自転車をレンタルして、かなり効率良く観光出来ました。

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Kosuke

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

とても雰囲気が良く、年季を感じますが清潔で、特に水周りが新しく快適で熟睡出来ました。

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with high ceilings, balconies or views in some areas, and several bathrooms recently updated. However, some guests found rooms dated or damp, noted noise or hard beds, and occasional maintenance issues like poor drainage or noisy AC.

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Shawn

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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James

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Daniel

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A highlght from our trip. If you can, definitely stay here at least one night, instead of doing a day-trip to Nara (more time if you can spare it!) The hotel and staff are just fantastic. This gives you an idea of what you can expect from a hotel that receives foreign and local dignitaries and heads of state. Walking distance from the park/ landmarks and also restaurants and shopping nearby. The room itself was ample (more than you will probably see in your whole stay in Japan) with modern rooms incorporated into a fantastic historic building.

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Anthony

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

A lovely old hotel with lots of history. Probably our favourite stay during our Japan trip. In the old wing the walls are a bit thin so soundproofing is not perfect but that's the price you pay for the hotel's history and character. Wonderful breakfasts and impeccable service.

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Julie

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely sized room in a great location. The negatives were for us that the bed was a bit hard and the bathroom a bit dated. In saying that this is a traditional hotel and has wonderful history. Bar area very comfortable with good atmosphere and attentive staff. We were lucky to see deer on our way to dinner in town and from our balcony on the lowest floor of the new building. This very much made our stay.

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Janene

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a landmark historic hotel, dripping with stories of famous guests. It is grand, warm, welcoming, quiet, comfortable and convenient to Nara Park, Kintetsu Station and many temples. I stayed in the new side which feels very 1990s American hotel style. Roomy for Japan and with a nice balcony. The bar, tea room, sakura lounge and dining room were all comfortable and classy. This is a wonderful place to stay.

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Shiho

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

歴史のある素晴らしいホテルでした。朝食の茶粥定食もおいしかったです。ひとつだけ難点だったのは、宿泊した部屋のドア付近が、昼夜関係なく暗くて、鍵を差し込むのに苦労しました(年齢的に手元が見えにくいので)。あと部屋にセイフティボックスはあった方がよいと思いました。

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nicole

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Ivan

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nara Hoteal was part of our longer Japan family trip. The hotel has amazing history (Einstein, Japan Royal family, Vaclav Havel .. and many other dignitaries stayed in the hotel over its long history). Hotel itself by now is bit dated, but it has amazing architecture and it is very traditional with beautiful wooden panelings, great bar and garden restaurant - we liked it very much even if we think that JR (Japanese railway company, which owns the hotel currently) should invest a bit into its refit. carets are dated and airconditioning was really noisy. Location is amazing as well - just next to the Nara deer park, which is major attraction in Nara as the formal imperial city,

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Sarah

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

スタッフの対応やホテルの建築は想像以上に素晴らしかったです！ただ歴史ある本館の1階のお部屋でしたが、湿気がものすごくて驚きました。ベッドの布団や枕など触るとしっとり湿り気を感じるほどです。ホテル側もわかっているのでしょう、立派な加湿器が置かれていましたが、夕方から作動させて水のタンクが数時間で一杯になり朝までもたないほど。昭和レトロなデザインが大変素敵ですが、山荘のような湿気は覚悟したほうがよいです。高層階や新館は違うかもしれないです。

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Service

Service is widely praised as warm, attentive and professional, with quick, thoughtful responses to requests. There are occasional complaints about delays, inflexibility or inconsistent information.

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Haldis

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff and property was excellent.

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MASATO

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

創業116年という老舗。今回、憧れのホテルに泊まれましたが期待を遥かに超える宿泊体験でした（本館）。まず建築の美しさに優雅さに圧倒。一流の国際ホテルを作る、という創建当時の方々の想いを感じることができます。お部屋は天井も高く窓も大きな、落ち着いた上品なしつらえで大変気持ち良く過ごせました。朝食はぜひゆっくりと召し上がって欲しい。そして何より特筆すべきはスタッフのホスピタリティの素晴らしさ。皆んな洗練された振る舞いで細やかなおもてなしをして下さいました。近く改修工事に入るようです、その前に伺うことができて本当に良かった。歴史を感じながら、最先端のサービスが受けられる、一流のクラシックホテルでした。

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Yasuko

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

客室は清潔でとても気持ち良く過ごせました。スタッフの方々のサービスも丁寧でまた伺いたいと思えました。

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Konstantin

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Exceptional service, very clean, staff is very helpful, wonderful location

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NAOKI

Dec 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

スタッフの対応が早くとてもよかったです。

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CHIEKO

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

部屋への案内が待たされたこと　無料の飲み物の案内がなかったこと　ホテル内の食事ができなかったので市内の飲食を予約してもらったが徒歩で15分ほどの案内だけで近道があることさえも教えてもらえなかったこと　ホテル内のお土産屋さんも迷惑そうな対応だったことクラッシックなホテルだけれど朝食以外の対応が悪くとても残念でした　歴史あるホテルにおいての接客業をあらためて欲しい

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HIROMI

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

窓から虫が入ってしまったのですが、フロントに連絡するとすぐに来てくださいました。つかまえて外に放してくれて、こちらが窓を解放していたせいなのに、とても丁寧に対応してくださいました。

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Hiroshi

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

ホスピタリティが素晴らしい。もしかして宿泊客全員の顔と名前を覚えているのではないかと思わせる。客の要望に全て応えた上でそれ以上のおもてなしをしようとする姿勢がスタッフ全員に浸透している。ホテル界のファーストクラスのよう。レストランも文句のつけようがない。特に朝ごはんは帝国ホテルやフランスの5つ星ホテルにもひけをとらなかった。

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YUMI

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

まるでテレビドラマに出てくるような接待をうけました。心のこもった、隅々までに気配りされたサービス。大満足でした。ありがとうございました。またお伺いしたいです。

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Andrea

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

FIVE STAR SERVICE THROUGH AND THROUGH!! By far my best service at any hotel I’ve been at. It started with our reservation and I advised the hotel it was my son’s birthday. They had tons of suggestions for things for us to do and he was THRILLED with everything. From the shuttle service driver who was sweet, smiling and took care of all our luggage without a second thought, to being greeted by staff or when they ran down the driveway with umbrellas when we got caught in the rain to the delicious breakfast and dinner, this was an absolute joy to stay here. The location is perfect and we got to see baby and mama deer roaming the property. If you go to Nara, or honestly anywhere near here, and you don’t stay here, you will be missing out!!!

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Location

Next to Nara Park and major temples, with easy walking access and shuttle service to stations. A few noted challenges such as finding the car entrance, hills from the station, or limited nearby convenience stores.

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MOTOJI

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

立地も風格も申し分ない。一つだけ注文を付けるなら、ルームサービスとホテルショップの営業終了が早すぎて、周囲にコンビニも無く何も手に入らない所くらいでしょうか。ホテルの方々の対応も温かく、ストレスフリーでした。

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James

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Daniel

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A highlght from our trip. If you can, definitely stay here at least one night, instead of doing a day-trip to Nara (more time if you can spare it!) The hotel and staff are just fantastic. This gives you an idea of what you can expect from a hotel that receives foreign and local dignitaries and heads of state. Walking distance from the park/ landmarks and also restaurants and shopping nearby. The room itself was ample (more than you will probably see in your whole stay in Japan) with modern rooms incorporated into a fantastic historic building.

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Joan

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful setting, easy access to attractions and restaurants in a historic hotel.

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Konstantin

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Exceptional service, very clean, staff is very helpful, wonderful location

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hubertus

Dec 26, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Mooi hotel om van daaruit Nara, Kyoto en Osaka te bezoeken.

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Justin

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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

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Ateeb

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location

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Kyoko

Jun 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was not able to find the entrance by car.

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Françoise

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Le Nara Hôtel est très bien situé, très proche du parc de Nara et des temples. Le personnel est très attentionné. Notre chambre correspondait à la description et était très confortable.

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Dining

Breakfast and the on-site French restaurant are frequently highlighted as delicious; the bar and tea lounges are popular. Some guests mention high prices, limited availability or reservations, and sporadic dissatisfaction with food or room service options.

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TOSHIO

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

楽しめました。朝食も美味しかったです。

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Bonnie H.

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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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Ben

Aug 28, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The standard rooms are a little dated and the bathroom is very small with no counter space. We had to upgrade to a suite ahich was very good but expensive! The restaurant food was OK but nothing really special, even though the staff do try to cooy western style. The hotel staff were superbly helpful in every way to accomodate our needs. Fairly close to Nara Park although when were there in August it was too hot to do much walking. Useful shuttle to both Nara stations. Overall, a very traditional Japanese hotel with fairly rigid standards, good service but expensive.

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Taijun

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

バーのオリジナルカクテル万葉美人がとても美味。

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maho

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

スタッフの方々の対応も良く、何より三笠でのフランス料理の味とおもてなしが最高でした。建物も室内も清潔で建物の歴史を堪能できる宿泊でした。ただ、私達にはベッドが少し高かったので、和室にすれば良かったと思いました。

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James

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Federico

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sloppy service. Terrible food. Very expensive

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Akiko

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

昔の学生時代の仲間4人の女子旅でしたが、憧れの奈良ホテルに宿泊できて最高でした。特にレストランの朝食、夕食、堪能しました。

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chiyoko

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

スタッフのかたの接客態度が素晴らしかった朝食もう少し代金安くても⁉️と、感じました

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SHUNSUKE

Jun 27, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

お部屋やサービスも素晴らしかったのですが、三笠のお料理に感動いたしました。「高級」「おいしい」というだけでなく、独創的な工夫がされていて、これまで食べたホテルのディナーの中で最高でした。

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3	4	5 $594	6 $678	7 $660
8 $417	9 $358	10 $417	11 $417	12 $419	13 $419	14 $582
15 $499	16 $419	17 $417	18 $419	19 $374	20 $419	21 $873
22 $601	23 $419	24 $439	25 $436	26 $419	27 $465	28 $499
29 $419	30 $305

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1 $269	2 $251	3 $274	4 $265	5 $361
6 $253	7 $232	8 $248	9 $248	10 $248	11 $274	12 $345
13 $248	14 $248	15 $275	16 $248	17 $186	18 $261	19 $292
20 $237	21	22 $159	23 $220	24 $216	25 $237	26 $342
27 $339	28 $343	29 $389	30 $412	31

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Deluxe Tradition Room (Main Building)

Deluxe Comfort Wide Room (Main Building)

Superior Double Room (Main Building)

Superior Twin Room (West Wing)

Superior Twin Room 27.3 Sqm (Main Building)

Premium Panorama Corner (Main Building)

Premium Terrace Twin Room (West Wing)

Premium Classic Room (Main Building)

Crown Suite Room (West Wing)

Standard Twin Room (Main Building)

Standard Double Room (Main Building)

Premium Japanese-Western Style Room 58.7 Sqm (West Wing)

Deluxe Modern Room (Main Building)

Premium Japanese-Western Style Room 63.9 Sqm (West Wing)

Superior Twin Room (Main Building)

Deluxe Comfort Corner Room (Main Building)

Deluxe Garden View Room (Main Building)

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