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Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara
4/523 Reviews

Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara

Nara|1.23km from Kasuga Taisha
The historical significance of this venue must be highlighted to illustrate its uniqueness in Nara - We signed up for the complimentary tour of the hotel offered to hotel guests on certain mornings of the week and had the pleasure of having Ms. Sato, the director of marketing, introduce the story of Shisui and its past-life as the residence of the governor of Nara between 1922 to 2017, then as Shisui hotel with guest-rooms designed by renown architect Kengo Kuma. The emperor of Japan had stayed on property in post-war to sign the San Francisco treaty. Sato-san's thorough introduction in fluent-english had me realise a stay at this hotel is a unique experience in the way that it is beyond just luxury. The staff had been wonderful and eager to please without pushiness. It was much appreciated, as it gave room for my wife and I to enjoy each other's company at this perfectly peaceful property. The staff had been amazing from the beginning, at check-in, we had Rika-san, a lady with eyes that can smile, to help us check-in while we rest our feet at the lounge with tea, then guide us to our room while briefing us on all its amenities. The rooms were modern with accents of traditional Japanese designs to remind me of the locations' history. Details like the washroom walls that look like zen-gardens and overall wooden decor made my stay at the room one of the most relaxing experiences ever at any hotel. The French-Japanese wine-paired dinner at Suiyou was also our culinary highlight of our two-week vacation in Japan. In summary, after the two night stay, my wife had requested that we should come back to Shisui in the spring, summer and fall to experience all the seasons at this venue.
Nara Hotel
4.6/5190 Reviews

Nara Hotel

Nara|1.34km from Kasuga Taisha
The Nara Hotel is not in Nara Park, and the deer almost never come here. It is a temple-like building on a hillside. There is no view at the entrance. Fufu is good enough to be in the park. There are scenic spots such as Arakike and a small courtyard in the old Mahayana about five minutes' walk away. It is a ten-minute walk from the garden to Nara Park, where there are flocks of deer, and other attractions are also very close. The most famous hotel is the hotel that has hosted the royal family for many years, but I was quite disappointed after checking in. Is this it? The hotel pays no attention to details. It is not as good as the Imperial Hotel. The price is about the same. The Empire is still in Tokyo. There is no flower arrangement in the whole hotel. All the fireplaces are fake. The slippers are cheap. The ultra-thin pajamas in the hotel are pilling. The door is low and the shower has a big gap. Standing in the bathtub, I have less trouble since I didn’t choose tatami. This hotel has many dilapidated details, which makes me worry about the difference between the old and new buildings in Xiaoqiang. The old one is mainly made of wood, and the new one is a connected addition to the old building. The small decoration in the high house is more refined and classical. The new building has a large room with simple decoration. The bathroom is older and has strange noises, but it is located in the back and is quieter. To be honest, the quality of the hotel is really sorry for the Japanese lunge who are so happy to come for pilgrimage. The old air conditioner is so loud that I can't sit in it. The biggest highlight of my stay is that the coffee bar has a beautiful view and is open to the public. The main building's wide wooden staircase and hanging paintings are decorated with cultural relics. The two restaurants, Mikasa, Western style, are unpalatable, rough and have spoiled things. Hanagi Japanese style is very good. It's best to book a Japanese breakfast for dinner. Western food is all set meals, there is no self-service area, the front desk is a bit confusing, and the service is still online. Rent a bicycle and be careful. There are no dedicated bicycle lanes in Japan and it is unsafe for vehicles to mix. Overall, you don’t need to stay in the hotel. You can come to the coffee bar to drink coffee and dine with Hua Ju.
Hotel Nikko Nara
4.6/5132 Reviews

Hotel Nikko Nara

Nara|2.74km from Kasuga Taisha
Overall it was a great experience, so I gave it 5 stars🌟! Let’s talk about the advantages first: 1. The wood used in the interior decoration of the hotel is very natural, minimalist with a touch of luxury, giving people a very comfortable feeling☺️ 2. The outdoor hot spring pool experience is also very good, with beautiful scenery. It would be better if the tank could be larger. Otherwise, 2-3 people living in a room would not be able to experience it in 50 minutes. This is not very user-friendly. You are only given 50 minutes depending on the number of people, and the tank is too small so only one person can go in and soak in. Others have to wait outside, and couples cannot enjoy it at the same time. 🥺🥺🥺 3. In addition, the food is pretty good. Drinks are not included. There are not many amazing flavors. The first cold dish is the best. 4. The night view of Mt. Wakakusa is great, I must like this! The hotel will drive you up the mountain to see it👍 Let’s talk about the points that need to be improved: 1. The hotel service is a bit embarrassing, and the attitude is excellent, but there are always some indescribable feelings of inconsistency, such as kneeling service during check-in, and dining activities in the back. The waiter who checks you in does not even remember your last name and where you are. There are only a few rooms in the hotel (not for such a small-scale boutique B&B with few rooms), and there are obvious traces of the process. He also said that he would help to ask if there is any space in the private hot spring the next morning, but nothing was said. 🐶 2. The pillows on the bed in the room are very uncomfortable and too high. There is no difference between the two pillows as they are high. There is no choice. Be careful of stiff neck. 👴 3. The included dinner does not include drinks and menu upgrades, which need to be ordered separately, but we did not order them. When we checked out, the waitress came to ask us for payment. When we expressed confusion, she asked us if we had ordered dinner. Extra drinks. Please, don’t you keep track of whether guests order or not? Wouldn't it be rude to ask guests to confirm the check-out time themselves? 🙁 4. After observing the guests who stayed that day, basically the majority were Chinese (including Hong Kong and Taiwan), followed by a few European, American and Japanese guests. However, the hotel did not have a Chinese-speaking waiter. In addition to Japanese, it was Japanese-style English that was forced to recite words. I want to say that although you can communicate in English, but if you can't speak it, are you really respecting the Chinese guests by talking like a duck throughout the process? After all, it is extremely difficult to communicate like this. Some Japanese people cannot understand the English they speak. I wonder how the hotel has no Chinese-speaking waiters when there are so many Chinese guests and they even open Weibo for promotion? 🙁

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Shikitei
4.6/54 Reviews

Shikitei

Nara|1.21km from Kasuga Taisha
I researched a ridiculously long time to find a comfortable authentic ryokan experience in Nara so we could enjoy a more relaxed time in Nara as a family vs just a typical day trip. My husband was VERY reluctant to spend such a large amount on a one night stay where we'd be sleeping on the floor in the room with the kids but I assured him this was a not-to-miss experience, and for the price it was definitely going to be a comfortable night sleep on the floor with lots of padding under the futon mattresses. I was wrong. Not only did it feel like camping out on a hard floor, but the rice paper on the windows did absolutely nothing to block out the bright streetlight outside the window. Between the hard floor and the bright street light glaring into the room, it was a very uncomfortable night of sleep, to say the least. ”Don't worry, this will be an unforgettable Japanese kaiseki meal! It's worth paying so much!” Again, inwas wrong. While the staff was incredibly thoughtful with any pre-discussed food options, and the service was delightful, the food was hit or miss. Some courses were lovely, both as a piece of art in their presentation and also delicious! But aggressively overcooking fish and seafood is just beyond unacceptable. Also, I was disappointed to discover that dinner was served in the dining room, not in our private room, as I had assumed. We chose the western option for breakfast. It was pretty terrible, I have to admit. Perhaps we should have opted for the Japanese option in retrospect. I thought my kids would be more likely to eat a western breakfast, but it just wasn't good. Cold eggs, chicken nuggets, stale bread. One of my daughters and I briefly enjoyed the small public onsen inside the inn and that was nice! I feel bad writing a poor review because I REALLY wanted to love this place, and the staff is very warm, thoughtful, and caring. But with the disappointing food and uncomfortable night's sleep, I just can't recommend staying here for the amount of money we spent. Not the splurge-worthy experience I was hoping for, sadly.

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Hotel Neiraku
4.2/528 Reviews
The location of the area is very good. It is next to Ruocao Park. In addition to self-check-in, it makes people feel that the head is big. The test of English is good. The price and service match. Health is also OK.
Daibutsukan
3.8/50 Reviews
The location of the room is really consistent with the online reviews. You can see the deer on the balcony, especially when you walk in the morning and evening, you can get in touch with each other in front of the door. 5 minutes to go out, shopping, eating, parks, temples are all complete. It is worth mentioning that the room service is in place. The only drawback is that the check-out time is before 10 o'clock, and the overtime is 3840 yen/hour.
Hotel Pagoda
4.2/546 Reviews
Welcomed right from the get go even though our room wasn't quite ready! The staff were incredibly kind. Honestly, finding an affordable accommodation in Nara at this good of a location does not come easy, and so if you're traveling on a budget this is an excellent option. Room was very clean, air conditioning worked very well on those hot summer days, we were in the budget room but it was still decently comfortable and spacious for two people. Definitely would recommend.
Ryokan Kosen Kazeya Group
4.1/54 Reviews
Ryokan Kosen is just perfect for a stay in Nara. Location is great, just nearby the Pagoda and walking distance from the park. The room was just perfect for our family (japanese style) and we could enjoy the public bath. Staff was very friendly and welcoming
Hotel OBANA
4.1/541 Reviews
The room was obviously suitable for 3 people, but one of the single beds was removed, despite still having three sets of cups, toothbrushes and so on. The bathroom was the smallest I have ever seen and the water pressure in the shower was not very good. However, hot drinks are served in the lobby, which also offers a foot massager, the New York Times and the English version of the Japanese daily. Breakfast is served in a comfortable small basement with reasonable choice of Japanese and Western food. Front desk staff is very helpful. If the room is for three people, the luggage for three people will be very crowded, but we only have two people to stay overnight, and only two people have luggage.
Ryokan Asukasou at the Entrancne of Nara Park
4.6/516 Reviews
The location is very good, it is very convenient to go to the surrounding attractions, the facilities are a bit old, the room is considered to be a larger one for us in Japan, there are children's Japanese bathrobes in the room, I don't know if it was because I marked the children when I booked it. She put on a stinky look and was very happy. There was no soup, it was too cold at the end of December, and I was afraid that the child would catch a cold, but when we came out at night, we saw a Japanese family, the child came out of the soup house with bare legs and slippers

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There are 93 hotels in Nara with excellent service. Nara has high quality and low-priced hotels. You can spend one night at a nice hotel for only 121 SGD. There are 3 five-star hotels in Nara at an average price of 217 SGD per night. There are 8 four-star hotels in Nara at an average price of 247 SGD per night. There are 31 three-star hotels in Nara at an average price of 171 SGD per night. There are 31 two-star hotels in Nara at an average price of 75 SGD per night. There are many well-known chain hotels in Nara. If the comfort level of your trip is important, there are many choices in Nara, such as hotels under the Comfort Inn brand. In Nara, chain hotels such as Comfort Inn are one of the top choices among travelers. Nara Royal Hotel in Nara is a favorite among Trip.com users. Many tourists also stay at Super Hotel Lohas Jr Nara Eki.

If you stay at a hotel in downtown Nara, nearby attractions like Hokke-ji, Sabogawa, Suzakumon Gate can be your first stop. You can choose attractions in Nara that are perfect for a weekend getaway, such as Tsuge Mikumari Shrine, Yagyu-han Jinya Historic Park, Enjyouji. The most popular attractions for tourists in Nara are Todaiji, Kasuga Grand Shrine, Nara Park. With a developed commercial area, visitors can head to MaxValu, Yume-Kaze Plaza for a great shopping experience.

Average Temperature

• January to March: 8.09°C during the day, 3.14°C at night

• April to June: 20.89°C during the day, 15.28°C at night

• July to September: 28.17°C during the day, 23.43°C at night

• October to December: 14.22°C during the day, 9.28°C at night

Average seasonal Rainfall

• Spring: 72.03 cm

• Summer: 143.33 cm

• Autumn: 146.73 cm

• Winter: 76.6 cm

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