Robert P.
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Nara was our 2nd-to-the-last stop of our 3-week Japan trip. we decided to be near the station (JR Station), as our next stop was Osaka. This hotel looks to be brand new, as all the amenities look to be fresh.
There is the option of purchasing a buffet breakfast for Y1500, which is well worth the price considering the quality and variety of cold and hot breakffast dishes, and typical western breakfast as well as traditional Japanese breakfast.
There is also a Happy (4) Hours where you can do your own mixology drinks. There were at least 5 different types of GIN, Vodka, etc so one can be a bartender and make as many drinks (and as strong or weak) as one wishes. There is also an "onsen", but I did not use it this time as it was too busy. There is a separate one for ladies. There is also an onsite laundry Y200 for wash and free dryer.
We recommend this place highly due to location, amenities and the freshness of the hotel rooms (small, but adequate). The hotel is literally outside the JR station doors. And right below is a fairly large grocery store (Vierre?) and directly across the street from the main drag towards Nara Park. Nara Park is about a 15-minute easy walk (either through the store-lined streets, or the quite residential/commercial streets.
As for the room size, our standard room was typical of Japan hotels. We are not big people, but those carrying huge luggage might have challenges, so I would recommend a bigger room if they are available. For us, with 2 small luggage and backpacks, the standard double room was adequate.