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Nara Hotel

4.0 of 5
1096 Takabatake-cho, Nara, Nara Prefecture 630-8301, Japan
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Nara Hotel
Ranked #2 of 31 hotels in Nara
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Winchester, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We were lucky enough to stay at the Nara hotel for 1 night during our holiday to Japan, whilst this hotel didn't have the shine and sparkle of some of the big named hotels we also stayed at it did have something very special. It felt like going back in time, the service was fantastic and breakfast and dinner excellent,... More

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Tokyo, Japan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Located in Nara park, this very traditional and quiet hotel is definitely not like these international chains that look the same all over the world... Emperors have stayed there... Building made of wood... Two parts, the traditional and the new one. If you choos the right dates, a single room for 100USD it a double for 230... So affordable for... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We stayed at Hotel Nara for one night to make the most of our time in Nara. Our room was in the newer building but was still very nice and although it didn't have quite the same charm as I imagine the old rooms have, we weren't woken up by boilers or other guests. The staff were incredibly friendly and... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Beautiful hotel located right in the middle of Nara park. Our room was big for Japanese standards. Service was great and food was amazing at their Mikasa restaurant. The only down side is that as iris quite an old hotel, the walls are quite thin and one can hear everything that is happening next door. Wear earplugs if you are... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

I was able to barrow an adapter for my lap top battery charger from the front desk. “Takuhai (baggage forwarding) service in the lobby is a wonderful and helpful service hotel has made available at the hotel with a reliable vendor, which we took advantage of. Hotel is non-smoking but their smoking section outside of the 2nd entrance is the... More

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Victoria,Canada
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

We stayed here for 1 night,April 01 on a post cruise tour.It is a lovely hotel full of character.In the hallway towards the dining room there are pictures of Japans royalty visiting the hotel.Staff were first class.On arrival they greeted us in front of the hotel and took our luggage into the lobby. The meals in the dining room were... More

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Guildford
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7 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

This hotel was fascinating!The outside was stunning!Up a driveway overlooking a pretty park was this old beautiful building!So much character and history! We stayed here for 2 nights, on arrival the staff came running down the steps to help us with our luggage,a lovely warm welcome! The service was great and everyone was very helpful! The inside was old and... More

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Taree NSW
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7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

The Nara hotel is very old world and wonderful. I would recommend it to everyone. The service was second to none and the accommodation so cute. I loved the old timber and furnishings and sitting in the lounge at night overlooking the river was wonderful.

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Lege-Cap-Ferret, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

It's a really amazing experience, when the evening comes, and you walk around the temple alone, dressed in kimono and tonga amongst the deers. The breakfast is traditional. in the morning you will visit the temple with all the school groups dressed in uniforms. The Onsen is also not to be missed.

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Tokyo
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013

I stayed 2 days. If you would like to stay in traditional place or you would like a historical premises, I recommend to book old wing in this hotel. Their service, I suppose I could say the highest. Because this hotel are for the royals and celebs in this area, they are very professional to offer you their warmest services.... More

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Address: 1096 Takabatake-cho, Nara, Nara Prefecture 630-8301, Japan
Region: Japan > Kinki > Nara Prefecture > Nara
Amenities:
Free Parking Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 31 hotels in Nara
Price range (per night): RM435 - 3,034
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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