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Smile Hotel Nara
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8.2
/10
Very Good
206 reviews
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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.
Verified traveler
10.0
/ 10
Staff told me the near by parking is cheaper than their onsite parking. So cute
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4-21 Sanjo Honmachi, Nara-shi, Nara, Kansai, Japan, 630-8122
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24-Hour Front Desk
Elevator
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4-21 Sanjo Honmachi, Nara-shi, Nara, Kansai, Japan, 630-8122
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Location
Smile Hotel Nara is located in area / city Nara-shi.
About Smile Hotel 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.
Smile Hotel Nara is a hotel with great comfort and excellent service according to most hotel's guests.
Smile Hotel Nara is the ideal choice for you who are looking for a comfortable yet affordable accommodation.
All facilities in Smile Hotel Nara
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Public Facilities
- Others
- Smoke-free area
- Elevator
Hotel Services
- Laundry service
- 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!
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1000 for adults and JPY 1000 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- 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.
Hotel only accepts guests with minimum age of 18
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
15:00 - 00:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00
Hotel policy is not yet available.
General Information
Popular Facilities | 24-Hour Front Desk, Elevator, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | 15:00 - 00:00 - Before 11:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Smile Hotel Nara | 175 |
Another facilities in Smile Hotel Nara | Others, Smoke-free area, Laundry service, Luggage storage, 24-hour Receptionist |
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.
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8.2
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8.4
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8.2
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milad
8.0
/10
Reviewed 15 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
Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago
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Very Calm and quietplace to have rest time.
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Friends and Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 15 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
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 38 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
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 54 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The breakfast was great! Staff was very kind!
Ruben
6.0
/10
Reviewed 60 week(s) ago
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No
Navien
Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 61 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
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 71 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
10.0
/10
Reviewed 71 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
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 112 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
8.0
/10
Reviewed 219 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.
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 227 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Staff told me the near by parking is cheaper than their onsite parking. So cute
David
10.0
/10
Reviewed 294 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Adequate and good price
Hui
8.0
/10
Reviewed 351 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The room itself is a bit misleading, its a small rectangular shape room with no aircon so you need to open the window but not too wide since it is too windy the window spoil, so you will be in the dilema, to open or not to open.
The staff are great and friendly. The location is very near the nara train and bus station approx 5-6 minutes walk. It is also a walkable distance of around 20-30 mins to Nara park and Todaiji temple while strolling along shopping street to buy souvenir. There’s also a lot of friendly Nara citizen ambassador along the bus station readily to help you anytime.
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Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 362 week(s) ago
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Close to the station, so in easy reach with luggage. Friendly and clean.
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 378 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Nice room. Very short walk to the train station. Poor Wi-Fi connection and speed.
Greg
8.0
/10
Reviewed 382 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
The Smile Hotel is in a good location, very close to the JR Nara train station which has food and stores. Rooms are spacious for Japanese standards and clean. Hotel has laundry facilities for travelers. Rooms are clean.
Downsides: Air Conditioning/Heating is centrally controlled, meaning that if the heater is running, you cannot get air conditioning, you can only open the window, and vise versa.
Also, while the hotel promises a "Western Breakfast" they use the term very loosely. I was not impressed with the breakfast.
Wifi was also very disappointing and wired internet in the room did not work.
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Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 385 week(s) ago
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The people who worked there were accommodating - no problem with left luggage - it was very close to the jr station so especially good if you are on a rail pass for a short stay — it wasn’t luxurious but it was perfectly clean and comfortable
Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 392 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Good location near JR Nara
kouji
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
駅から徒歩5分で近くてとても良かったです
シャワーが凄まじい水圧でちょっとびっくりしましたが弱いよりは断然良いです
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