630-8241 Nara, Nara, Takama-cho 46-1, Japan
#32 of 79 hotels in Nara
Guests' ChoiceBased on 371 hotel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Location
8.6
Facilities
8.6
Staff
8.4
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 June 2024
Hendrik
United StatesNo complaints.
We liked just about everything except being checked in by a virtual dinosaur. Very nice facility. Every convenience provided for.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Kathy
SingaporeNA
Near to Nara Park & shopping street Near to rail station Easy to check in & out
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Alala
AustraliaBetter laundry facilities.
The location was very convenient, close to Nara park and other interesting things.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Kay
AustraliaThe check in with robotic dinosaurs was an insult to me! Fortunately there was a little box on the screen allowing me to press it for "staff assistance" which was from a Japanese speaker trying her best
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Tom
New ZealandThe check-in system is gimmicky and I didn't care for it. A staff member had to help me check-in as the room wasn't ready yet (was after the check-in time), so might as well have a proper reception. Didn't make life easier by any means.
Great location right next to the train station, the main spots in Nara are all within walking distance and there's a coffee spot across the road (moi tasta) that is lovely!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Jo
NetherlandsMaybe a space to put luggage under bed or luggage rack /chair
Near both train stations JR and K, easy check in and luggage storage with virtual/digital. Breakfast was simple but french toast was delicious. clean and very good location. Bath 🛁 tube is an advantage for tired feet
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Jackie
Hong KongThe plastic hot water pot should be changed to food safety metal.
1. Location , location 2. Efficiency of self check in and out
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Amanda
United StatesWish more coin laundry was available.
Very close to the park, nice location from station. Checking in was fun.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Gregoire
South AfricaCurtains didn't completely block out the light.
Really just around the corner from kintetsu nara station and bus stops. Also close to electric bike rental shop and hotel slso has bike rental available (not electric it seemed).Luggage storage is available, but it was full for our larger suitcases. The staff were helpful at keeping it for us until the self-service check-in. After struggling initially, it went well. We had booked a slightly larger room, which had a great bathroom area and a small table next to a seat. Soundproof rooms. Very nice cups provided.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Syed
JapanNot good for people travelling by car but otherwise located ideally. They were quite helpful with extra amenities.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Elena
Russianothing
The hotel is very conveniently located, next to the station and close to the park. The room is standard, has everything you need. Fun check-in with avatars and automatic luggage storage.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Aman
PolandThe dinosaur was digital. I thought it was gonna a physical one but no biggie!
Very short walk from the Kintetsu Nara station. Room was spacious compared to other chains in Japan.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Maria
United StatesThe whole experience was automated, so booking in was a bit confusing.. Luckily someone did come out to help us!
Very clean so that was great! I also LOVED the location.Conveniently located to the train, and in the heart of it all. It really was worth staying a night in Nara to get a chance to explore the beautiful town.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Hui
AustraliaRoom too small.
It is close to the station, the shops and the Nara park.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Jonathan
SingaporeI love the fuss-free nature of the fully automated desk. Even when I was unable to store my luggage after checkout due to the system being full, the (human) staff very promptly appeared and manually stored it for me.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Andrew
New ZealandNothing
Ability to store luggage pre check in. Lovely spacious room, spotless and quiet, great location for sights.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Mayu
United KingdomNothing!
Super clean, spacious rooms and big beds compared to the typical twin/double rooms we’ve seen at other hotels. Many things are automated (e.g. check-in done by a CGI velociraptor) but humans were on hand to assist as needed. Lots of additional services like free rental of manga. They also seemed to rent bicycles too although I didn’t use them. Great location within a 15 min walk to the station, Nara park, Todaiji
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Schmid-eisermann
GermanyTop Lage, lustiger self check in
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Jerrine
United StatesAs is typical in Japan, the room is very small with little room to navigate. The bed takes most of the floor space.
The location is 3 minutes from the train station and a short walk to the major shopping and restaurant districts. We were able to do our entire 2 night Nara visit to the major attractions by foot from this location. When we had a problem at check-in (due to booking 2 rooms under one name and not realizing it) a staff person quickly came out and corrected our situation then disappeared behind the holograms.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Qin
Australiavery satisfied
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Chan
AustraliaClean, easy check in and out
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Ling
MalaysiaThe bread of the breakfast cannot be refill
The reception
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Sally
United KingdomThere wasn’t a lot of room for 2 medium sized suitcases.
You don’t meet any staff when you stay at this modern hotel. You are checked in by a dinosaur or a samurai! The rooms are compact, with everything you need for a short stay. Good lighting, comfortable beds and a fantastic deep (if short) bath.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Alejandro
SwitzerlandThe rooms are a bit small, but that's common in Japanese hotels.
The location is great.
Stayed in March 2024
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