Novotel Nara

5.0 star property

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Lobby
Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Lobby
Rooftop bar, al fresco dining, open daily

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
7-1-45 Omiya cho Nara City, Nara, Nara Prefecture, 630-8115
  • Heijo Palace
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Nara Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Todaiji Temple
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Junior Suite with 2 single beds, Non Smoking, Club Lounge Access

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Room with 1 double bed, Bathtub, Lounge Access

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Club lounge access (Shower Booth)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Room with 2 single beds, Lounge Access

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room with 2 single beds, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Booth)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Family Room with 2 single beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Japanese Tatami Room with 2 single beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds

Executive Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds

Executive Suite with 2 single beds, Non Smoking, Club Lounge Access

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking (Shower Booth)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Nara

With a stay at Novotel Nara in Nara, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Nara Park and Todaiji Temple. .This luxury hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Nara Kenko Land and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kairyuoji Temple.

What's nearby

  • Heijo Palace - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Nara Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Kasuga Shrine - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Yakushi-ji Temple - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Shin-Omiya Station - 8 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪農と発酵Zen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SILK ROAD DINING - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Flying Stag - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪梅光軒 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪すぎ乃 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Novotel Nara

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a rooftop terrace
Novotel Nara offers 264 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals).
Make yourself at home in one of the 264 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Stop by トラットリア・ポンテ 奈良 for lunch, dinner, or brunch, where this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
トラットリア・ポンテ 奈良 - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
ソーシャルラウンジ - This lobby lounge serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
ルーフトップテラス - This rooftop bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Covered parking on site (JPY 1,500 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,800 for adults and JPY 1,400 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • ソーシャルラウンジ
  • トラットリア・ポンテ 奈良
  • ルーフトップテラス

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in room
  • Lift (110 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2800 for adults and JPY 1400 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: JPY 1500 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPay, Merpay, LINE Pay, and WeChat Pay

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Novotel Nara Nara
Novotel Nara Hotel
Novotel Nara Hotel Nara

Novotel Nara Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kazuhiro

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Baxter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So totally okay for visiting Nara. Quiet and away from the action but imo worth it. Fantastic hotel and amenities to reset Washer and dryer on site too for fellow 1 bag travelers
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noriko

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was enough big for two people with luggage. Buffet had unique options which collaborated with local ingredients. It was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Long

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing luxury hotel
Every thing was luxurious here. Room was large and comfortable. Shower has perfect temperature and the rain shower head is so good. Amenities include glass bottles of mineral water and coffee and pajamas. It’s a block from the bus stop that takes you straight to Nara. Would definitely stay here again if I plan on going to feed the deers.
Room
Couch
Toilet
Mini fridge cabinet with coffee machine
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Choo

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean property, very quiet, not too many people, a bit far from the Nara (20-30mins) walking. Very modern and I enjoyed my stay. I recommend !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Top hotel but bit out of the way. But after doing a ton of walking and the sensory overload in Tokyo and Osaka it’s nice to chill out here for a few days and relax before kicking on again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

sheila

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The stay at the hotel was decent. While the location was convenient and the atmosphere pleasant, the rude attitude of the foreign manager left a negative impression. Additionally, the experience at the restaurant was very disappointing. Despite the beautiful and well-decorated space, the food was of very poor quality, which further detracted from the overall experience. It’s a shame, as the hotel had great potential to be excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

SHIGEAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kyungho

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Koichi, Hiratsuka City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
JR奈良駅と近鉄大和西大寺駅からシャトルバスが運行しているので便利。大和西大寺駅からだと京都、大阪にも30分ちょっとくらいで行くことができます。大阪京都と比べると圧倒的に安い価格で泊まれるので、関西旅行の拠点としてぴったり。 客室やロビー、レストランが大変綺麗でお洒落です。特にロビーのバースペースは、色鮮やかに光る行燈があって、写真を撮りたくなります。 レストランはディナーブッフェの出来立て窯焼きピザが美味しいです。ルーフトップバーは奈良の街並みを一望できて、特に夕焼け、夜景が素晴らしい。 スタッフの皆様にも親切にしていただき、とても快適な滞在でした!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

TAKAHIRO, yamatokoriyama-city

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とてもオシャレで、静か。大浴場を使えるのも良い。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Yat ho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
酒店簇新, 房間乾淨,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hung cheng

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel très récent, les installations sont au top, l'isolation phonique est formidable et le personnel très gentil et au petit soin. Notre meilleur hôtel du Japon. Nous n'avons pas testé la restauration.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not central....but everything important can be reached by foot... Nice people staff very very good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

HIROKO

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅から遠い。 インバウンド向け。やたら早い時間にフロントにツアー客が集まっている。 お風呂はキャパオーバー。 洗濯は夜中じゃないと空かない。 ホスピタリティはそれなり。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kentaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noriko

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Akemi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
部屋は清潔感が有り良かったが 朝のバイキングの動線がかなり悪く スタッフの応対もかなり雑で残念。改善を求めます。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hirofumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024