Nara Hotel

Nara Hotel is well located and has a lot of cultural charm. However, the accommodations are not worth the price. The carpet in the room was stained and the bathroom floors remained ice cold, despite the insufficient heating. The hallway to the rooms was cold, dark, and unwelcoming. The staff were very nice. Breakfast was expensive but delicious and a luxurious experience. It was not a bad stay, but I do not think it was worth the price and would look elsewhere should I revisit Nara. The town is small and easily walkable.

A beautiful, wooden, historic hotel in pristine condition! The staff is wonderful and gives a very high level of service. Several emperor's and high ranking diplomats have stayed here. Gorgeous scenery and located in an area walkable to multiple restaurants and sights. Rooms are spacious and immaculately decorated. They have ebikes for rent as well. We will be back again!

Super friendly helpful staff. Complimentary shuttle bus to/from the x2 train stations, which runs on a set schedule. No need to book. Great location in walking distance to Nara Park with all its sights. It's a historic hotel. We stayed in the main building which is old, with old fittings, antique furnishings, a lot of wood and high ceilings. The bedroom was warm and the beds were European style & comfortable. The bathroom (with roll top claw foot bath) had been recently re-fitted and had plenty of complimentary toiletries. Breakfast was a very formal almost silver service affair...choice of American style (with eggs, bacon, juice, pancakes or pastries, fruit and yoghurt), OR the usual Japanese (fish frenzy). A happy stay.

A hotel full of history as it has been the chosen venue for important events in Nara. Many celebrities had stayed in this hotel including Albert Einstein. Tried the rice lager at the tea house which is very good tgough some may find it not strong enough. The vicinity is nice. It is within waljing distance of the famous Nara Park. The room is spacious. Shuttle bus service to Nara station is excellent. Very helpful staff. An enjoyable stay indeed!

the hotel is old (or called it historical)，and so it is the service and management！ none spoke English and I was totally confused time to times because there were so many hotel rules that you must follow. there were so many people，about 6，in the front desk area，all their jobs seemed to be not to provide services to the guest but to make sure the guests had followed their rules which they were not even able to explain in English.I don't think this is a hotel for international guests.not a good experience.

We didn't stay here but had the set tea which consisted of coffee or tea and Danish pastries. Pastries were good as was service and the price reasonable. Beautiful turn of 20th century hotel with view of a historical garden .

Exceeded expections on all grounds! I am so happy with the hotel I wanted to spread the word. This hotel has great old world charm and more. I was a little worried about the condition of the hotel (more than 100 years old!) but everything was fine. I stayed at the Main Wing / basic room with park view. The bathroom was basic (business hotel like) but very clean, but the room / bedding and the view at our window was wonderful. Given the low price point, we were very happy with the room. Definitely recommend the Main Wing, and if you can, a room with higher price point. All staff, from shuttle bus / concierge / front desk / bar, are excellent. We really enjoyed the check in process - you can sit at the lounge admiring Einstein's piano while the front staff comes calling your name. Also try the tea lounge both during the day and night (turns to a bar). I would also like to extend special thanks to Korean speaking front manager Lee Su Jin who helped us in so many ways. She really made our stay comfortable. One thing to note about Nara city itself is that most venues close at 4pm and have unpredictable operating hours. You can't just walk around hoping to sit down at a cafe or restaurant. Highly recommend making reservations in advance of your trip and I'm sure Nara hotel concierge can help with this.I really enjoyed Nara Hotel and look really forward to returning.

Had one night only and the hotel was great. It is a huge building - old and new part. We stayed in the new that was 40 years old. So all is a bit dated but great big room, great location to all of Nara and great service from everyone.||Free shuttle to train-station was great.