Hotel Nikko Nara

Good size room for the price we paid (double the size we got compared to the hotel across from the other side of the station.). The only strange thing I saw was that this hotel allowed guest with big tattoo to use the in-house public bath house, which went against the usual practice of most of the public onsens/bath houses in the country that restricted entry any person with tattoo.

A little bit old but super clean and well maintained. Very good location. Close to metro 🚇, supermarket and tax-free gift shops. The authentic breakfast is very healthy and tasty. 😋

Room is on the older side but still clean and decent. The staff were great and friendly. There is a parking right under the hotel which you do have to pay separately. They have some restaurant at the hotel but the one I really like was the Beer Garden(it doesn't open on rainy days)they have on the roof top with all you can drink and eat. They have the luggage delivery and storage.

I stayed at Hotel Nikko Nara in July 2025. While the room was clean and check-in smooth, I discovered a major hygiene issue with the in-room Nespresso machine. When I ran water through it, black fungus and brown contaminated water came out. It took over 30 rinse cycles to clean, and even then, debris remained. I spent over an hour handling this on my own.I reported the issue in person to the manager with photo and video evidence, and followed up respectfully by email. The response was minimal, and there was no meaningful follow-up or goodwill gesture. Even after further messages, the hotel failed to take responsibility. I was told the machines were 2-3 years old. If not cleaned for that time period, it is disgraceful.

The hotel was a bit dated, but the staff were marvelous; impeccable service. The welcome drinks were a pleasant surprise. I was surprised that rooms did not supply hand/body lotion, and a bit disappointed that more attention was not put on sustainable use products. The hotel had perfect access to needed services, despite being more removed from Nara's main core. For the price point, breakfast ought to have been included.

The bedroom is spacious, there is room to place 2 large luggages and a small hand carry luggage, and the location is ideal! NOW THE CONS 1) Bath tub got stain 2) Bedroom wallpaper peeling 3) Onsen bath area is super filthy with hair all over the ground and even a used band aid! 4) Onsen bath area is super small so God Bless when it gets crowded and you having to wait for ages just to shower/rinse 5) Toilet vents are just FILLED WITH DUST 6) Will just get a standard reply from the hotel once the see the review

Hotel is very quiet and peaceful. Staff are professional and focused on service. This hotel is very popular with older Japanese guests. Room is dated but very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was expensive but very good if you like mainly Japanese food. They have lounge with free drinks, but it is small and can get very busy. It will be nice if you are allowed to fill up your water bottles in lounge since they don't offer water bottles in the room. Location is great. It is by train station and walking distance to attractions. I will definitely stay there again.

Stay with family, October 2024.||The hotel is on the west side of JR Nara Station and was easy to get to from KIX Airport via the train. The hotel is directly connected to the station via the 2nd floor walkway after exiting the station.||Check-in went very smoothly. They still use metal keys instead of electronic keys. ||The rooms were standard triples with three large twin beds. Rooms were immaculate. Stocked with the standard amenities common in Japanese hotels. Very comfortable and decent sized rooms. Could use more electrical outlets for charging, but we made do. No USB charging ports. Housekeeping was very good and consistent. It was nice to have been left free bottles of water every day.||The rooms are incredibly quiet and sound isolated. With my 2-year-old niece next door throwing a tantrum, I could bearly hear it and she's LOUD.||The public bath on the 6th floor is a nice amenity, however, as an American, it was a bit awkward and uncomfortable being nude in public. It would have been a nice touch if there was an informative directions in the room that you could read and learn before going into the public bath to be prepared.||All in all the hotel is lovely and it is easy to get into Osaka and Kyoto from the JR line. The station has several souvenir shops and restaurants and a supermarket on the ground floor. The Kansai Airport Limousine bus also has a direct link to this station.||The daily breakfast is lovely! Although not part of my room rate, we paid for the daily breakfast and it is well worth it! It has both Western and Japanese options. ||The Welcome Lounge is a nice touch, it's just a room off the reception desk with sake, wine, coffee, and juice. A pleasant space to sit and enjoy a drink. No food is served. It was nice to taste the different sakes of Nara being served.||I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone wanting a nice place in the Kansai region. With easy access to major cities, it's a quiet place to call home for a few days.