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Reviews of Hotel OBANA 3 stars

631-0804 Nara, Nara, Takabatakebodai-cho 1110 , Japan

#41 of 78 hotels in Nara

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 39 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Good value for money and good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room -Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet paper was extremely thin, as it seems to be in a lot of places. Your towels and nightshirt were changed every day, which seems a little unnecessary given that the rooms are only cleaned every three days.

    The room was very comfortable, if a little on the small size. The WiFi was very good. The location was perfect

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    9.0
    Excellent stay in comfortable hotel near river
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast is a bit expensive.

    Excellent amenities, Sake machine, friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My only complaint would be the amount of noise you can hear inside the room. There is a lot to be heard from other guests (talking, water usage etc.) and the ventilation in the bath ran all night, with no obvious way to shut it off. It's not terrible, but definitely noticeable. These points made falling asleep for me a bit difficult.

    First off every single person working here is extremely polite and really makes you feel welcome. The Hotel is in a great location ~15 mins walk from Nara Station and slightly closer to Kintetsu-Nara station, very close to Nara Park and many other extremely beautiful spots. There are a lot of Cafés and Restaurants around. The room has a decent size, you get a Guide Book for Nara and some special green tea.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It waits for a quite long time to get the warm water from the tap in the bathroom. Not so pleasant in such winter season.

    The hotel is well located which is close to a local shopping street with various restaurants. The walking time between the hotel and the Kintetsu Nara station is about 10 minutes. The The staff is very friendly to introduce the hotel facilities and keeps very good smile. The coffee corner is perfect and you can have a drink to get some relax after coming back to the hotel. The room facilities are fine and meets my need. The bed and pillow are very comfortable. The hotel can provide free access to 2 nearby public bathhouses (Sento), but I can't visit them as I came back late after sightseeing elsewhere. Hope have chance to visit them next time.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    9.0
    Really like the atmosphere here! Will book Hotel Obana when next nara trip comes.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I know it is a tradition in some hotels to put a flat sheet under the quilt, but sleeping like this was actually not that comfortable.

    I really enjoyed the drink corner with many books about nara!!! Hotel staffs were warm and welcomed.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room -Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Localisation, staff nicely, luggage room, japonease and european breakfast its so good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    8.0
    Acceptable for short stays.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Long distance from the train station. Would not keep luggage on checking out.

    Friendly staff and complimentary drinks.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    8.0
    It was a great stay with friendly staff at a hotel with a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I am around 183cm tall, so the bathroom ceiling felt a bit low, but it was easy to get used to.

    The location was great. The staff did take care of my luggage a few hours before check-in. Check-out was super easy and uncomplicated.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room -Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    i spent one night in hotel obana, while i had a room in kyoto at the same time, to start my sightseeing as early as possible. i arrived very late and checked out quite early, so i could only get a short impression, but it was positive. the room was actually the biggest i had in japan, with two double beds, nevertheless it was one of the cheapest on the trip. the equipment in the rooms is not very different, so the space you have is one of the decisive arguments. the staff was - like everywhere in japan - sensationally friendly. the location is also very good, it's a short walk from the train station, but you are right next to the park for which you come in the end. can't say anything negative and would definitely come again. thanks!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2023

    8.0
    Outdated but friendly and clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although well maintained, the decor and facilities are outdated. I would really prefer if they replaced the yellow duvets on the beds with new white ones. It would feel cleaner. The bathroom (especially the shower) is very very small! So use caution if you are tall.

    Very close to sightseeing locations, and also close to a local shopping street with some restaurants. Excellent value. The staff didn’t speak much English but they were kind and made me feel welcome. There is a selection of local products for sale in the lobby which was well curated and very convenient to buy souvenirs for friends. Even though my room felt outdated, it was spotlessly clean. The provided pajamas were also cute and comfortable. Overall this is a business hotel which is good for staying just a night or two, but it has some nice local touches.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room -Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location close to Nara Park and Center.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    9.0
    We went to Nara to see the cherry blossoms and sightseeing spots and had a great time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room -Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was excellent for walking to some of the sightseeing spots in Nara.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2023

    9.0
    Overall it was a nice stay especially for that price. I would use them again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room -Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I could hear the next door’s noises. The bathroom was a little bit small.

    Very nice location, with very friendly stuff. The buffet style breakfast was also good.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The room was relatively small, but it was a single and comparable to most single rooms offered by business hotels in Japan.

    The staff is friendly and helpful and the location of the hotel is great. Because I was there on New Year's Eve and Day, I was able to have some special traditional food and partake in a traditional wish activity offered by the hotel for the holiday. The hotel has a free drink service in the lobby, which was very welcome. The microwave in the lobby was especially useful because many restaurants and other places are closed for a few days to a week or so over the New Year's holiday in Japan.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    10
    Excellent everything, very impressed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room -Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I couldn’t find any English books in the library. However we are in Japan after all so it is totally fair enough. But as someone who is trying to reduce exposure to screens a book in English would have been the icing on the cake. I’ll be sure to ring my own book next time!

    I liked everything very much indeed. Particularly the staff, the location to the park and nice restaurants and how clean and cosy the rooms where. The comfortable beds and bath were also a highlight! I basically enjoyed everything, very much.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    10
    Best location in Nara for clean comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room -Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location close to the historic quarter and temples and park. Very friendly, welcoming staff, clean rooms, pleasant area to sit and read in Lobby with free coffee /tea and little shop.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Great service

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2022

    5.0
    Not worth the cost
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room -Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Even though the menu says continental food items are available, just a few slices of white bread and a couple of buns were only available. There were no toiletries or anything in the room. Toothbrushes and blunt razors were available at the reception. It took a long time to get hot water in taps. It's quite a walk to bus station and railway station. Keys had to be returned to the reception everytime we go out of the hotel.

    Only the locality. It was located at a walkable distance from tourist spots.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room -Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room -Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room -Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room -Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

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