Smile Hotel Nara

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8.2
/10
Very Good
287 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Jorge

10.0
/ 10
Nice hotel. Only had one night as i continued my travel thru Japan. Rested well at Smile

Fran

10.0
/ 10
Practical accommodation close to the station and public transport. Good value. Nice breakfast with lots of variety on the buffet. Another guest smoked on our floor -the bad smell lingered a while. Otherwise, it was an excellent stay.

Apollo

10.0
/ 10
Some of the friendly staff do not speak English fluently, but they always tried to help, so it would be helpful if you know a little bit of Japanese. Very high value for the price.
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4-21 Sanjo Honmachi, Nara, Kansai, Japan, 630-8122

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24-Hour Front Desk
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WiFi
Smile Hotel Nara is located in area / city Nara. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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The Charm of Smile Hotel Nara

For Australian travellers seeking a comfortable and convenient base to explore the historic wonders of Kansai, Japan, Smile Hotel Nara presents an inviting option. Nestled in the heart of Nara, a city renowned for its ancient temples and friendly wild deer, this hotel offers a blend of modern amenities and accessible charm. Rates at Smile Hotel Nara start from - per night. Don't forget to use the special promo code for new TRAVELOKA users to secure up to 8% off your booking!

Location and Transport Accessibility of Smile Hotel Nara

Smile Hotel Nara is situated in the vibrant city of Nara, a prefecture within the Kansai region of Japan. Specifically, it is located at 三条本町 4 番 21 号, 奈良, 関西, 日本, 630-8122. This prime location places you within easy reach of Nara's most iconic attractions, offering a perfect starting point for your explorations. The hotel is conveniently positioned, allowing for a pleasant walk to many key sites, embodying the excellent walkability that Australian travellers often appreciate. For those arriving by public transport, the nearest train station is a short distance away, providing seamless connections to the wider Kansai area, including major hubs like Osaka and Kyoto. The atmosphere surrounding the hotel is one of tranquil accessibility, with the buzz of the city centre just a stone's throw away, yet offering a peaceful retreat after a day of sightseeing. Imagine stepping out and finding yourself moments from serene gardens and historic structures, much like discovering a hidden gem in a familiar Australian neighbourhood.

Guest Facilities and Services at Smile Hotel Nara

Guest facilities at Smile Hotel Nara are designed to ensure a comfortable and hassle-free stay for all visitors. Understanding the importance of a good start to the day, the hotel aims to provide a welcoming environment. While specific details on breakfast offerings can vary, the hotel generally focuses on providing essential amenities that cater to diverse needs. This includes reliable free Wi-Fi, a crucial element for staying connected, and a helpful 24-hour front desk, ready to assist with any queries or requests, much like the friendly service you'd expect back home. For those with early departures or late arrivals, secure luggage storage is often available, giving you peace of mind to explore without your bags. The hotel's commitment to guest comfort is evident in its well-maintained common areas and the attentive service provided by its staff, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout your visit.

Room Information and Stay Experience at Smile Hotel Nara

The hotel offers a range of accommodation options designed to suit different traveller needs. When considering the room types of Smile Hotel Nara, guests can anticipate clean, well-appointed spaces that prioritize comfort and functionality. Each room is equipped with modern climate control systems, ensuring a pleasant temperature regardless of the season, a feature highly valued by Australian travellers accustomed to reliable air conditioning and heating. Beds are prepared with quality linens, promising a restful night's sleep. Bathrooms are kept to a high standard of cleanliness, providing a refreshing space to prepare for your day or unwind in the evening. While specific room sizes and names are best confirmed directly, the overall experience focuses on providing a serene and comfortable personal sanctuary during your stay in Nara.

Recommended Nearby Dining and Cafes around Smile Hotel Nara

Nara boasts a delightful culinary scene, and Smile Hotel Nara's location puts you right in the midst of it. While the hotel itself may offer convenient dining options, the surrounding neighbourhood is brimming with opportunities to experience local flavours. You'll find a variety of eateries, from casual spots serving traditional Japanese fare to charming cafes perfect for a morning coffee or a light lunch. Imagine discovering a local bakery with delicious pastries or a small restaurant offering hearty noodle dishes, reminiscent of exploring the vibrant food streets of Melbourne or Sydney. The emphasis is on fresh, local ingredients and the warm hospitality that Japan is famous for. Whether you're craving a quick bite or a more leisurely meal, the area around Smile Hotel Nara provides ample choices to satisfy your palate.

Popular Attractions and Activities near Smile Hotel Nara

Nara is a treasure trove of cultural and natural beauty, offering a wealth of attractions for every visitor. Staying at Smile Hotel Nara places you within easy reach of some of Japan's most iconic sights. Here are a few must-visit spots:

  • Todai-ji Temple:

    Home to a colossal bronze Buddha statue, this UNESCO World Heritage site is an awe-inspiring testament to ancient Japanese craftsmanship.
  • Nara Park:

    Famous for its freely roaming wild deer, considered messengers of the gods, this expansive park offers beautiful walking paths and stunning natural scenery.
  • Kasuga Taisha Shrine:

    Known for its thousands of bronze and stone lanterns, this Shinto shrine provides a mystical and atmospheric experience.
  • Kofuku-ji Temple:

    Featuring a striking five-storied pagoda, this historic Buddhist temple is a significant landmark in Nara.
  • Isuien Garden:

    A beautiful Japanese garden offering serene landscapes and tranquil ponds, perfect for a peaceful afternoon stroll.
If you are looking for other activities around Smile Hotel Nara, check out the best deals on Traveloka: Recommended activities in Nara!

How to Get to Smile Hotel Nara from the Airport

Navigating your journey from the airport to Smile Hotel Nara is straightforward, with several convenient options available. Understanding how to get to Smile Hotel Nara is key to a smooth arrival.

  • Airport Link Trains:

    Major airports serving the Kansai region typically have direct or connecting train services that can take you to Nara. These are often efficient and offer a comfortable ride.
  • Airport Shuttle Buses:

    Dedicated airport shuttle buses provide a direct route to various points in Nara, offering a convenient door-to-door service for many travellers.
  • Public Metered Taxis:

    Taxis are readily available at airport ranks and offer a direct, albeit potentially more expensive, way to reach the hotel.
  • Rideshare Services:

    For those who prefer a pre-booked and often app-based service, rideshare options are also available from the airport.
For a seamless travel experience, consider booking your Airport transfer service in advance.

Summary of Why You Should Choose Smile Hotel Nara

Smile Hotel Nara stands out as an excellent choice for Australian travellers looking for a blend of comfort, convenience, and cultural immersion in Kansai. Its strategic location, coupled with a commitment to guest satisfaction, makes it an ideal base for exploring the historic city of Nara.

  • Prime Location:

    Situated within easy reach of Nara's most famous temples, parks, and attractions, allowing for effortless exploration.
  • Comfortable Accommodation:

    Rooms are designed for relaxation, featuring essential amenities and climate control for a pleasant stay.
  • Accessible Transport:

    Well-connected to public transport networks, making it easy to travel within Nara and to other Kansai cities.
  • Friendly Service:

    A dedicated 24-hour front desk ensures that assistance is always available.
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Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area
  • Elevator

Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour Receptionist

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Smile Hotel Nara

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:00 - 00:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

General Check-in Instructions

  • 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 and cash
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
, This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

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General Information

Popular Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk, Elevator, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 00:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Smile Hotel Nara
175
Another facilities in Smile Hotel Nara
Smoke-free area, Luggage storage, 24-hour Receptionist, Breakfast, Free WiFi

Frequently asked questions about Smile Hotel Nara

What are available facilities at Smile Hotel Nara?
There are top facilites at Smile Hotel Nara such as 24-Hour Front Desk, Elevator, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Smile Hotel Nara?
The standard check-in time at Smile Hotel Nara is starting from 15:00 - 00:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does Smile Hotel Nara provide breakfast?
Yes, Smile Hotel Nara provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Smile Hotel Nara?
Smile Hotel Nara has a 2.5-star rating.
How many rooms are available at Smile Hotel Nara?
Smile Hotel Nara has 175.
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Smile Hotel Nara reviews and ratings

Overall Ratings & Reviews Smile Hotel Nara

Traveloka (7)
Other sources (280)
8.2
Very Good
From 280 reviews
Cleanliness

8.4

Room Comfort

8.0

Service and Facilites

8.6

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Traveller Reviews Smile Hotel Nara

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Top reviews
Jorge
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Nice hotel. Only had one night as i continued my travel thru Japan. Rested well at Smile
Shelby
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Comfortable and in a good location.
Ryan
icon-Leisure
Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I think the hotel is fine if you don’t mind the train track noise pass midnight.
Jeany
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room was very small for 2 adults and only 1 bed was provided
Roshan
icon-Leisure
Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 47 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Fairly expensive for the price paid. Greedy on the buffet breakfast. Barely had food left at 8:30am when it is meant to go until 9:30 - last order at 8:10. Won’t recommend opting for the breakfast option. Receptionists were welcoming.
Stella
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 47 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It was a comfortable stay in an older building. The desk was nice and large and wifi was decent as I had to do a little work. The location to the train was very convenient.
Marija
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2.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

This is the worst hotel I have stayed in Japan. The room was musty and moist, the AC was not workin properly, I woke up at 1 am to 91 degrees. The bed was like laying on the floor.
milad
8.0
/10
Reviewed 67 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It's location is great. Access to trains makes it suitable for commute to and from Kyoto. Our room was small but ok
Jae Woo
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Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 68 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very Calm and quietplace to have rest time.
Verified traveler
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 68 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Rooms are very small. Double is okay for one, but really too small for two. They only clean the rooms every 3 days, otherwise you leave your garbage and towels outside your door before 10 am. My bathroom had mold between the tiles in the bathroom. Staff was excellent and lovely. Breakfast was okay.
Chun Ming
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 91 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Located close to Jr train station, thus very convenient for my family to go to the airport. Staff is also polite and helpful.
Alexander
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 107 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The breakfast was great! Staff was very kind!
Ruben
6.0
/10
Reviewed 112 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

No
Navien
icon-Leisure
Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 114 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I was having breathing problems at night and once i switch off the Aircon and open the windows everything is okay or i have to keep the Air purifier run all night. I stayed in a hotel near Smile hotel with similar room rent but far better rooms.
Mark
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 123 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The breakfast buffet was terrible, and the closing time is 9:30am but they stopped putting out food 30 minutes before closing. If you come out late you get white rice and a cup of coffee, also they don’t offer coffee or tea in the room for guests.
Fran
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 124 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Practical accommodation close to the station and public transport. Good value. Nice breakfast with lots of variety on the buffet. Another guest smoked on our floor -the bad smell lingered a while. Otherwise, it was an excellent stay.
Apollo
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 165 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Some of the friendly staff do not speak English fluently, but they always tried to help, so it would be helpful if you know a little bit of Japanese. Very high value for the price.
Jose
icon-
8.0
/10
Reviewed 271 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I didn’t expect the place to be kinda old but it was decent for the price I paid. Also, when you go to the smoking floor to do laundry, you can tell it’s the smoking floor.
Verified traveler
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 280 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staff told me the near by parking is cheaper than their onsite parking. So cute
David
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 346 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Adequate and good price
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Smile Hotel Nara

Traveloka (7)
Other sources (280)
8.2
Very Good
From 280 reviews
Cleanliness

8.4

Room Comfort

8.0

Service and Facilites

8.6

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Traveller Reviews Smile Hotel Nara

Number of reviews per page
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40
Top reviews
Jorge
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Nice hotel. Only had one night as i continued my travel thru Japan. Rested well at Smile
Shelby
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Comfortable and in a good location.
Ryan
icon-Leisure
Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I think the hotel is fine if you don’t mind the train track noise pass midnight.
Jeany
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room was very small for 2 adults and only 1 bed was provided
Roshan
icon-Leisure
Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 47 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Fairly expensive for the price paid. Greedy on the buffet breakfast. Barely had food left at 8:30am when it is meant to go until 9:30 - last order at 8:10. Won’t recommend opting for the breakfast option. Receptionists were welcoming.
Stella
icon-
8.0
/10
Reviewed 47 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It was a comfortable stay in an older building. The desk was nice and large and wifi was decent as I had to do a little work. The location to the train was very convenient.
Marija
icon-
2.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

This is the worst hotel I have stayed in Japan. The room was musty and moist, the AC was not workin properly, I woke up at 1 am to 91 degrees. The bed was like laying on the floor.
milad
8.0
/10
Reviewed 67 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It's location is great. Access to trains makes it suitable for commute to and from Kyoto. Our room was small but ok
Jae Woo
icon-Business and Leisure
Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 68 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very Calm and quietplace to have rest time.
Verified traveler
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 68 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Rooms are very small. Double is okay for one, but really too small for two. They only clean the rooms every 3 days, otherwise you leave your garbage and towels outside your door before 10 am. My bathroom had mold between the tiles in the bathroom. Staff was excellent and lovely. Breakfast was okay.
Chun Ming
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 91 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Located close to Jr train station, thus very convenient for my family to go to the airport. Staff is also polite and helpful.
Alexander
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 107 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The breakfast was great! Staff was very kind!
Ruben
6.0
/10
Reviewed 112 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

No
Navien
icon-Leisure
Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 114 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I was having breathing problems at night and once i switch off the Aircon and open the windows everything is okay or i have to keep the Air purifier run all night. I stayed in a hotel near Smile hotel with similar room rent but far better rooms.
Mark
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 123 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The breakfast buffet was terrible, and the closing time is 9:30am but they stopped putting out food 30 minutes before closing. If you come out late you get white rice and a cup of coffee, also they don’t offer coffee or tea in the room for guests.
Fran
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 124 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Practical accommodation close to the station and public transport. Good value. Nice breakfast with lots of variety on the buffet. Another guest smoked on our floor -the bad smell lingered a while. Otherwise, it was an excellent stay.
Apollo
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 165 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Some of the friendly staff do not speak English fluently, but they always tried to help, so it would be helpful if you know a little bit of Japanese. Very high value for the price.
Jose
icon-
8.0
/10
Reviewed 271 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I didn’t expect the place to be kinda old but it was decent for the price I paid. Also, when you go to the smoking floor to do laundry, you can tell it’s the smoking floor.
Verified traveler
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 280 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staff told me the near by parking is cheaper than their onsite parking. So cute
David
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 346 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Adequate and good price
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40