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Just a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Train Station, Smile Hotel Nara features air-conditioned rooms with free wired internet, an LCD TV and an electric kettle with green tea. Massages are offered for a fee. Rooms at Smile Hotel Nara have a simple contemporary style and include a fridge, a desk and an en suite bathroom with a bathtub and shower attachment. Slippers, nightwear and a hairdryer are provided. From Smile Hotel Nara, it's a 20-minute walk to Nara Park and Isuien Garden. Todai-ji Temple is a 30-minute walk. A coin launderette is on site, and the lobby has free-use internet PCs. Luggage can be held by the 24-hour front desk.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Nara, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.5

Breakfast info

Continental, Asian, American, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Zhiyang
    China China
    Excellent location and resonable price. My first choice whenever I visit Nara.
  • Joy
    Australia Australia
    Great location next to the train station. Excellent breakfast good value and range of foods.
  • Greg
    Australia Australia
    Fantastic… loved the position and the facilities were so clean and the staff so helpful had a great time… l will be back. Can’t recommend them enough. I travelled all the way from Tasmania, Australia and they hit it out of the park.
  • Alicja
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was fantastic, very close to the station, the staff always welcomed us with a smile at the reception.
  • Zoltan
    Hungary Hungary
    Probably because it was a quiet weekday period, I got the room at a very good price, it was a real bargain. It was a nice little room with all the amenities you need and don't need, internet worked well, and there was a little city view from the...
  • Leong
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Near to Train Station Polite staff Clean room Small bathtub just nice Able to keep luggage before check in and even after check out The room not big but just nice for a solo or couple travellers.
  • Jiangang
    China China
    Reasonable price, excellent service, and very close to Nara Station. Highly recommended.
  • Anh
    Vietnam Vietnam
    It's affordable, it's clean and the location is super good. The shampoo and body wash brand that they cooperate with is sooooo nice that I've searched the whole Shinsaibashi area for it
  • Noonie
    Qatar Qatar
    The location is FAB! near train and bus station. There will be a lot of restaurants and a mall nearby. The bed was comfortable enough, good after walked explore Nara!
  • Wright
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location; even had electric bike hire opposite which is recommended for park experience. Close to deer park and a lovely highlight. Would definitely stay again.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Smile Hotel Nara

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Alarm clock

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs ¥800 per day.

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Trouser press
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Wellness

  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Chinese

House rules
Smile Hotel Nara takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there will be no parking available onsite for cars, bikes or motorbikes until the end of March 2021. Guests can find paid public parking in the area.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Smile Hotel Nara in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Smile Hotel Nara

  • Smile Hotel Nara offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
  • The prices at Smile Hotel Nara may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Smile Hotel Nara include:

    • Double
    • Twin
  • Smile Hotel Nara is 0.9 miles from the centre of Nara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Smile Hotel Nara is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Smile Hotel Nara can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet
  • Yes, Smile Hotel Nara is popular with guests booking family stays.