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Novotel Nara

5.0 star property

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Lobby
Lobby
Rooftop bar, alfresco dining, open daily
Rooftop terrace
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Laundry

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

View all photos for Executive Junior Suite with 2 single beds, Non Smoking, Club Lounge Access

Executive Junior Suite with 2 single beds, Non Smoking, Club Lounge Access | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room with 1 double bed, Bathtub, Lounge Access

Executive Room with 1 double bed, Bathtub, Lounge Access | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Room with 1 double bed, Bathtub, Lounge Access

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Club Lounge Access (Shower Booth)

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Club Lounge Access (Shower Booth) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Club Lounge Access (Shower Booth)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Bathtub

In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room with 2 single beds, Lounge Access

Executive Room with 2 single beds, Lounge Access | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Room with 2 single beds, Lounge Access

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Bathtub

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Bathtub | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room with 2 single beds, Non Smoking, Bathtub

Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, bidet

Standard Room with 2 single beds, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Booth)

In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Family Room with 2 single beds, Non Smoking

Superior Family Room with 2 single beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Family Room with 2 single beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Japanese Tatami Room with 2 single beds, Non Smoking

Japanese Tatami Room with 2 single beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Japanese Tatami Room with 2 single beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Club Lounge Access (Bathtub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite with 2 single beds, Non Smoking, Club Lounge Access

Executive Suite with 2 single beds, Non Smoking, Club Lounge Access | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (Shower Booth)

In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Novotel Nara

5-star Nara hotel close to Nara Park
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free train station pick-up are also provided. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and self parking.
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). This service features separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to midnight.
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 5-star property consist of 3 meeting rooms and coworking spaces.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and a vending machine. A train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are complimentary for guests. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Novotel Nara has designated areas for smoking.

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

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times
  • Covered self parking on site (JPY 1,500 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Piano
  • 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 bath open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

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
  • Elevator (43 inch 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2024
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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
Additional fees of 1400 JPY apply to children 7-12 for breakfast when booked in a breakfast rate plan and sharing existing bedding with their parent. Fees are collected at the property.

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

Property 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
Guests with tattoos are welcome 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. 81 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 106 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a modern property with everything and more we needed. The onsite restaurant is expensive but there are other options around. Know that if you only have a JR pass and come in at JR Nara it's a 3.5km walk to the hotel - doable in nice weather and because its flat or get on a bus! We loved the new, clean features and the practical laundry was great for travellers.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, modern, spacious room. Great staff. Has gym, pubic bath and other great ameneties. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay in Novotel Nara. Probably the nicest Novotel I’ve been too. The public hot baths and relaxation space was amazing. The hotel is really new and modern, beautiful views from the rooftop terrace and executive lounge. We stayed two nights in Nara at two different properties. I wish we’d spent two nights here. It’s not walking distance to Nara park but only one train stop away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Treena

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

10/10 Excellent

Mason, Langford

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scriptz

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

SAORI

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaho

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAJIMOTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
新しいホテルで、とても心地良かったです。是非また利用したいです。フィットネスルームも充実していて、その後の大浴場は気持ち良い。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Manami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soomyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

좋은 호텔이었어요

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Akiko

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Masae

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

FUMITAKA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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