Nara Hotel

$$$$||View on mapNara, JapanTakabatake-Cho 1096, Nara, Japan, 630-8301|
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Nara Hotel
Takabatake-Cho 1096, Nara, Japan, 630-8301·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.2
Location9.2
Staff9.2
Free WiFi9.1
Who stays here
Families38%
Couples36%
Groups14%
Solo12%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.2
Location9.2
Staff9.2
Free WiFi9.1
Who stays here
Families38%
Couples36%
Groups14%
Solo12%

Centennial hotel on Nara Park's hills, historic guest house for emperors and scientists

Rooms

The hotel provides 127 rooms with air conditioning, fireplaces, and premium bedding. Floor-to-ceiling windows in spacious rooms offer views of Nara Park. Each room includes an LCD TV with satellite channels, a minibar, and a bathrobe.

Dining

Mikasa dining room serves French cuisine in a setting that blends classic Japanese and French decor. Restaurant Hanagiku offers seasonal Japanese dishes for lunch and dinner. The Tea Lounge provides freshly baked pastries and park views throughout the day.

Location

Nara Hotel sits on the high ground of Nara Deer Park, a 10-minute walk from the park's center. Isuien Garden is a 15-minute walk, and Todai-ji Temple is a 20-minute walk from the hotel. Nara Station is a 10-minute bus ride away, connecting to Kyoto in 45 minutes and Kansai Airport in 100 minutes.

Services

Guests can explore Nara using the hotel's complimentary bicycle rentals. A 24-hour front desk and dedicated concierge services assist with arrangements. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available, and the hotel has meeting and banquet facilities.

History

Built in 1909, the hotel has hosted Japanese emperors, Albert Einstein, and Charlie Chaplin. The Sakura room displays the piano played by Einstein during his 1922 stay. The building mixes Japanese and German architectural elements designed by Kingo Tatsuno.

  • Location: On Nara Park hills, walking distance to Todai-ji and Isuien
  • Rooms: 127 rooms with fireplaces and park views
  • Dining: Mikasa French cuisine and Hanagiku Japanese
  • History: Century-old guest house for royalty and scientists
  • Activities: Complimentary bicycles and airport shuttle
  • Services: 24-hour front desk and concierge
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:107
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Rooms and availability

Premium Quadruple Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
Twin Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Single bed1 Queen Size Bed
Deluxe Twin Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Shuttle

Free shuttle service

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Services

  • Free shuttle service
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room view

  • Garden view
  • City view
  • Courtyard view
  • Mountain view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Nara Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 253 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.7 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 31.3 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Itami, ITM

Location

Takabatake-Cho 1096, Nara, Japan, 630-8301
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Takabatake-Cho 1096, Nara, Japan, 630-8301
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Takabatake-Cho 1096, Nara, Japan, 630-8301
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