631-0804 Nara, Nara, Takabatakebodai-cho 1110 , Japan
#39 of 83 hotels in Nara
Guests' ChoiceBased on 53 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.0
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: 14 August 2024
Carmen
Hong KongA bit old style but it’s clean & comfortable
Location is great & v convenient, public car park just next to the hotel if the hotel one is full.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Sandra
United KingdomSpacious room with an additional chair as well as the beds to sit on, Welcoming lobby with seating area, newspapers and free drinks, Good location close to Nara Park as well as a shopping street. Friendly staff. Parking is adjacent to the hotel.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 26 July 2024
Andrea
Czech RepublicVery nice facility.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Yeow
SingaporeNo drinking water in the room, we had to go down to the lobby and take the water there.
About 10-15 minutes walking to Nara dear park. Free coffee machine and ice available.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 June 2024
Edward
United KingdomWould have preferred a double to a single
Clean, compact, exactly what you would expect from a Japanese hotel. Bathtub too.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Nadine
JapanPerfect location in Nara! All in walking distance, motorbike parking next to the hotel.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Stevecofield
United KingdomThe 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
Hiro
JapanBreakfast is a bit expensive.
Excellent amenities, Sake machine, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Kevin
GermanyMy 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
Joe
Hong KongIt 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
Lian
JapanI 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
Jérémy
FranceLocalisation, staff nicely, luggage room, japonease and european breakfast its so good
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Wilfred
PortugalLong 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
Benedikt
JapanI 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
Astreich
Germanyi 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
Samantha
South KoreaAlthough 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
Larry
Canadalocation close to Nara Park and Center.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 2 April 2023
Kathryn
JapanThe location was excellent for walking to some of the sightseeing spots in Nara.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 19 March 2023
Peter
United StatesI 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
Karyn
JapanThe 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: 23 May 2024
Soloadventure
United StatesClean, elegant, well organized.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Karis
United KingdomI 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
Jo
SpainPerfect 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
Marcus
SingaporeNothing
Great service
Stayed in April 2023
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