Hotel 2-Star di Nara Prefecture, Japan

Located a bit west of Nara, the Chinese owner is very welcoming and easy to communicate with. They also offer bike rentals, and the prices are very affordable. Overall, it's a pretty good option.

Good location, facilities and amenities. The room was a bit cramped for 2 people with 2 medium luggage, but if you travel light it was a nice hotel for short stays 👍

This place was so cute and excellent. Staff didn't speak much English, but we were able to communicate easily enough. Room was Japanese Ryokan style. Tatami mats, low table. It had everything needed, shower and toilet in the room too. There is also an onsen that you can reserve for your private use. I asked for a time later at night and they still had one spot available. If you can't get a time then it is ”public use” after 22:00, which seems to mean that you might need to share if others want to join. Location was very good, right in the middle of the historic part of town and a short walk (＜5 min) to Nara park to see the deer. Hotel was very nice and clean. I was here in late December and the air conditioning heater in the room was very good too.

Highly recommended. The room is very spacious, with a balcony and a nice view. It is also very close to attractions and the station, with beautiful scenery nearby. I will choose this hotel again next time I go.

We really appreciated the stay at the old traditionnal timber house, everything is kept in its style. The lifestyle also is part of the house : everyone is playing the game, being very silent and respectful, sharing a very nice traditionnal kitchen. The house may miss one more shower but it still works. I totally recommand the experience !!

Idealy located to visit Shigisan, a 5min walk from the entrance ! A very pleasant Onsen (indoor and Outdoor) is in the hotel. Note however that they don't serve diner and all restaurants are closed in the evening, so make sure you plan accordingly !

The stay experience exceeded expectations! Five-star recommendation for this treasure hotel! This stay completely refreshed my perception of business hotels! From the moment I stepped into the lobby, I was impressed by the hotel's modern and simple style and the warm and thoughtful service of the staff. The front desk lady smiled kindly and reminded me of the surrounding traffic routes when checking in. The details were perfect! The room was even more surprising! The room was spacious and bright, the floor-to-ceiling windows had a wide view, and the softness of the bedding was comparable to the Simmons mattress at home. The service was really heartwarming.

The location of the hotel is very good, a 5-minute walk from JR Nara Station, just across from Matsuya to the guesthotel. B&B is tired and the hotel is officially connected to the passport network. The boss and the proprietress have super good English, and there is no pressure to communicate. They will show you how to play, how to take a car, etc., jr station to 78 of Toshodai Temple and ring 1 to Nara Park Both roads are very convenient. You can buy one-day pass bus tickets directly at the hotel, and you can also rent bicycles. The hotel provides bath towels, additional toothbrushes and other charges (100en), garbage bags will be replaced, simple cleaning and make bed will be changed, bedding will be replaced if staying more than three days, wifi is available, toilet paper is enough. The hot water is plentiful and hot, and the water flow is not small. The rooms are always small but complete in Japanese style. They are clean and tidy, separated from dry and wet, with thoughtful layout. The doors and access control are all electronic locks. The washbasin is no hotwater and a bit small. It can be used as a washbasin. You have to go to the bathroom to wash your face with hot water. It is not a big problem if it is not cold. There are free comics to watch in the public area, free coffee, tea and drinking water, kitchens are available, the parking lot next to it is cheap at 500en for 24h, there is a Matsuya opposite the breakfast, and there are drinks vending machines downstairs. Suitable for backpackers and young travelers who are self-sufficient and self-sufficient. The room should not be able to add an extra bed. The rooms are kept quiet for each other, not suitable for families with noisy children. The price/performance ratio is very high, and I will choose to live next time I come to Nara.

Check-in after 15:00. The staff are very friendly, including those who speak English at a sufficient level so that you can understand each other without a translator. The room is spacious, heated/cooled by air conditioning. There is also a kotatsu, under which it is very comfortable to sit, a tea set, including a kettle. Yukata and khvori are very beautiful and comfortable. In the room there is also a memo for foreigners on the correct visit to the onsen (be sure to read it, this is important). There are only two onsen - one large with a view of the river (there are curtains) and one smaller without windows. The water is moderately hot, not scalding. As a dinner, kaiseki was provided with a change of dishes - it was very tasty and VERY much (honestly, we could not eat everything, since we usually eat much less, for which we apologize to the staff)

The hotel is located next to the park and basically has everything you need! The disadvantage is that the location requires a flight of stairs, which may be difficult if you have heavy luggage. There is no 24-hour parking lot near the hotel. I drove myself to the point where I had no place to park. I had to park next to the bus stop at night so as not to obstruct others. As a result, I was charged with illegal parking and fined 25,000 yen😭😭😭 The advantage is that you can see sika deer and feed them at the hotel entrance