Name: Nara Royal Hotel
Address: 254-1 Hokkejicho, Nara, JP

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Tom

Best staff of all the hotels during the 2 weeks in Japan. The Onsen is excellent as well. Wish we could have stayed longer than 1 night!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

James

Room very clean, staff very helpful

Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 May 2026

Isabel

Did not eat there.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Darren

Great breakfast, friendly staff always very helpful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

ALINA

Unfortunately we had to stay in a smoking room, it was disgusting the smell because we do not smoke.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Samuel

Quite possibly the most welcoming front desk in all of Japan. They went out of their way on more than one occasion to make our stay as enjoyable as possible, and really showed they are passionate about the hotel and their guests. The onsite onsen was fantastic as well. It’s about a ten minute walk from the nearest train station, shin-omiya

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Morgan

Very clean hotel with large rooms and a 80's vibe. Plenty of parking spaces and is a great choice for those driving.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Arnold

Staff

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

Alan

There should never be any complain against them the staff were amazing and whenever i went out or came back i always get greeted and feeled amazing even though there was a bit of language barrier however they were amazing even with our language barrier would definitely come here next time i come back to nara

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2025

x

nice hotel with great stuff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

CHIEMI

Moro San is the best!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Brandy

Good location, nice hotel. Within walking distance from some shops and restaurants.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2025

Megan

Smooth check in. Clean room. Staff friendly

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2025

karim

Amazing breakfast buffet and staff was very helpful.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2025

Hana

Very good and nice staffs

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2025

Liezl

Nice stay, with onsen amenities. Everyday cleaning of room . The only thing is the location is far from the city.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Karl

I was impressed with their politeness and the hotel was fairly clean. Nara is a good place to stay, relatively close to Osaka and Kyoto, but far less crowded. Local nara sights good. You are a short walk from important stations.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2025

Shr

Nice place quite friendly staff

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2025

Liezl

Nice and clean hotel , however for my kids it is far from the train station. But we still enjoy the place. Far from the places where we are going.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2025

Paolo

The stay was great and quiet. Staff is very kind. Wish that there will be a shuttle to the nearest rail station.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2025

Robert

Only stayed the one night as we stopped off on our way to Kyoto. Very enjoyable stay thanks Nara hotel

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Apr 2025

Jaclyn

The hotel has a beautiful waterfall inside and has some unique aspects for a hotel. The hotel is dated but meets the need for a stay. It is out of the way and not as easy to get to using public transportation as we had thought. The staff was kind and helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2025

Nicholas

Amazing stay, we loved what the Royal Nara hotel had provided and it was super gorgeous on the inside and quiet nights

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2025

Zhaojin

Spring bath is the most famous thing.

Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2025

Candy

Staff are very helpful and nice , room is spacious,

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2025

Stacie

It was a great place!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2025

Kumaree

Hot Spring

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2025

Abeysinghe

Good hotel

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2025

Armando

Quality value

Excellent staff
Restaurants were not open , perhaps the season
Excellent onsen

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2025

Peter

Quiet, clean and comfortable rooms with efficient and unobtrusive elevators. Well above average attractive restaurant for all three major meals. Responsive concierge services 24/7. Only a couple of the overly numerous front desk staff speak reliable English.

As in all Japanese hotels I have used, very poor TV offerings in English, almost pointless.

I have stayed at this hotel for two to three week stays in three of the past eight years as I have family in Tokyo. Would have been more except for stringent Japanese COVID restrictions. Entirely honest in billing. Fair costs but well above average for travelers with budget worries who should probably stay elsewhere.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2025

Sherman

The place is nice and comfortable to stay

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2024

katharine

自驾游，有site parking，附近有shopping mall方便，房间舒适，温泉也不错，孩子喜欢

8/10

Excellent

12 Dec 2024

Jane

This is a very nice hotel if you don't book through Expedia. The lovely features are a very nice front staff, a lovely spa on the B floor, a reasonable breakfast buffet and a short walk to a convenient Kintetsu station. I would say, though, that if you are booking through Expedia or hotels.com or any other such discount service, they will put you in a very inconvenient, unrenovated room and provide no services. My room was the furthest room on the top floor, very cold with heating that worked only intermittently, and no cleaning services. I was OK with all of this, but I think hotels should not participate in Expedia's surge pricing service if they don't give you the same service. Just my thoughts. However, the staff were great and it is a nice place. Fun to go to the bath every night and hang out.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2024

Kerry

Staff very helpful, breakfast offers lots of variety at reasonable price. Beautiful room, large and spacious for the 3 sharing the room. Separate toilet/bathroom a bonus. Housekeeping a bit hit and miss with lots of cleaning/fresh linen in hallways.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2024

Zalma

Great service, clean, and the restaurant is amazing!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2024

Rechelle

Friendly staff, good location and parking, rooms are a little tired and could use refreshing.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2024

Kennya

Super great, i forgot something at the property and they were able to mail it to me with in two days.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2024

Alankarage Keerthini

Breakfast was nice. Rooms cleaning very good

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2024

Delaila

Great place to stay! My bed was very comfortable, and the room we nice and cozy. I loved the garden view. The staff was so kind and helpful!

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2024

Joy

Silent and widespread. The waterfalls are awesome

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2024

May

I like the hot spring very much.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2024

MO

Wonderful food, location, and hot spring. Staffs are very nice. We stayed for 5 days and it worth the price.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2024

Brandon

Absolutely loved our stay!!!! Service was exemplary and we just cant wait to come back! You will not regret staying here!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2024

Jun

A hotel with onsen

This hotel has great onsen! The building and equipments are a little old, but I can understand. It's not close to main bus stops, but not too bad. The staffs were very helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2024

SOTERO

Far from bus an train terminal

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2024

Jennifer

The hotel was lovely. It needs some updating, but it was clean and quiet. The bed was very comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful. Within walking distance of the hotel was a river lined with cherry blossom tree that was absolutely gorgeous! Highly recommend visiting in the spring time. Overall great hotel!

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 Apr 2024

Verified traveler

Convenience location

Convenience location if you drive, there have a shopping mall nearby.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2024

DAVID

Superb hotel near shrines

Great hotel with good breakfast and plenty of parking
Reasonably priced

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jan 2024

Dsvid

Great reasonably priced hotel

A really excellent budget hotel with excellent breakfast near some of the Nara shrines and Nara park

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2023

SHEREEN

Good for car parking space.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2023

CHUNG FAI

Hot Spring

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2023

Lawrence

Stayed here for a nearby conference, was overall decent with nice finishings in the lobby, adequate sized rooms with decent service and English speaking staff. Public baths were a bit confusing initially (the timings were a bit complicated) but eventually got used to it. The chair in our room had a large stain on it but aside from that nothing to fault re cleanliness. Main downside is that although it's around 12 min walk from the nearest station it's not an easy flat path with luggage, would suggest catching a cab to the hotel entrance if possible.

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2023

Chiemi

Clean room

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2023

Xiang

Nice breakfast and complimentary spring bath.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2023

Timothy

We stayed in the family room which was very comfortable and had lots of amenities. There was a mini fridge in the room as well and complimentary waters. The breakfast buffet had great variety and our whole family enjoyed it. There’s a hot springs on-site which is nice as well.

A really great value for families.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2022

Mechelle

It was a nice place. I would not recommend for kids. I did not feel like a was a place for my kids.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2021

Tissera

I enjoyed well with my family

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2020

Luc

Just OK

Looks like we walked into a time capsule. 1970 style hotel reception. Definitely needs renovations. Carpets have to be replaced asap (dirty is an understatement). At full price, this place is not competitive with 3-4 stars hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2019

Victor

Hotel is abit old but it is Comfortable and no musty smell like some other old hotels. Room is big and the Parking is Free. Customer Service was also good with well-spoken English.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Dec 2019

Geraldine

Nice staff but so so room

The hotel staff was really nice and polite. They offered complimentary parking which was appreciated since most hotels in Japan do not. That being said the room was not quite up to the pictures. It was older than it looked like and there was some moldy smell. It did not seem super clean either. It was ok for one night, but I would not recommend to stay there for a longer stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

High quality and great value - delightful surprise as the website and reviews do not do justice to this excellent hotel. Big modern rooms; all facilities provided inc free parking and superb Hot Baths ( massive marble baths). delightful friendly staff - such a nice warm welcome and nothing too much trouble. Brilliantly located near ancient monuments. station and superb eating places.
Nara Royal was one of the standouts of our private tour of Japan,

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Loved the retro palatial qualities. Amazing amount of space in rooms and vast foyer. Fabulous friendly and helpful staff. Our favourite `hotel in our three weeks of travel throughout Japan! Recommending it to all my friends!!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

This is a reasonably-priced hotel showing a few signs of aging but with an excellent onsen (hot springs) with multiple baths, spacious sauna and a \"walking pool\". It is on the eastern side of Nara, requiring a long walk, a bus ride or (in our case) a drive to get to the main sights. The advantage is that you get a lot for the price. The onsen was excellent and we had very reasonably priced massages too. Nearby there are a few small restaurants; we went to an Izakaya that had a English menu and was fun. The bar has a happy hour that runs in the evening until the early closing time of 8:30ish---very reasonably priced drinks. We didn't take the breakfast or try the restaurant. Room was clean and well laid out, with a comfortable bed.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2019

Rhys

Unexpected delights

Terrific Onsen, roomier than most Japanese-style hotels. Found the best sashimi ever in a little bar across the road which didn't show up on Google maps.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2018

Claire

Rooms were lovely and people very helpful though Communication somewhat limited as we do not speak Japanese. We managed to get what we needed. Wonderful.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Nice hotel but older. Bathroom had mold on tub area surprising for Japanese hotel. They had a shuttle bus which was nice since they were a little way from town

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2018

Herbert

Little older property but very comfortable and a little exklusive. Nice, english speaking staff. Very good Japanese and Chinese Restaurants in the house.
There is also a very good and big Onsen with fantastic good massage possibilities.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

it's good hotel. I really enjoyed to stay. The public bath is also clean and good.

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2018

s

Location is okay. About 10min walking to major public transport. Could be harsh if you have bulky luggage. Shuttle runs every 40min or so, not super convenient.

Room facility pretty old. Carpet could use some deep cleaning. Smells weird.

Overall you get what you paid for.

2/10

Poor

26 Jul 2018

Ken

some stuff are really bad. When I asked for a luggage storage service after I checked out, the employee just shows impatient. Also try to make me to book one more day in order to get this service.

So rude behaviour. I am Not going to buy this hotel any more. Also, the facilities are old enough.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Overall satisfactory experience during our stay. Best feature is free shuttle to train station

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2018

John

nice hotel with big lobby and carpark

Suggest fo those who drive. The carpark is so big and stuff in hotel are all nice, will to help you and kind. The supermarket nearby and restaurant are good too.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jun 2018

Marcelo

Disappointing

It's not well located for sightseeing.
Ok room and nothing around if you want restaurant options.
Hot spring disappointing

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2018

carlaa

it was unexpected and good surprise.don't miss to see the cascade from the restaurant with wellcome drink, and use the hot springs morning and night!! Use the shuttle to train station or some temples directly

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Good solid hotel

Lovely hotel in all ways. Onsen is a bonus. Staff is very polite.
Only drawback is location, a bit far from station and Nara Park.
But hotel provides a wonderful free shuttle service that runs regularly to stations and back. Very helpful.
I would stay here again with the shuttle service in place.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2018

jianmin

4.5 of 5

VEry nice n clean room good service. The location is little far and bus is one hour to wait

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Comfortable hotel, good western style facilities. The hotel is a bit far from most Nara attractions, but 5 minutes away from the Shinomiya train station, so one can visit Nara's attractions easily.

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2017

Colleen

Decent hotel

I enjoyed my stay here, the rooms are a bit outdated. The hotel was a bit far from Nara park. The rooms were comfortable. I was not allowed to use the Onsen because of tattoos which is common in Japan but it seemed the onsen was advertised more as a spa and maybe it should be clarified as an onsen and not just a typical spa that everyone can use.

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2017

Verified traveler

A good hotel for your short stay in Nara.

While not close to Nara Station, it does have a free shuttle bus that makes regular rounds from 8am to late. Ask at the excellent information centre contiguous to Nara Station and they will give you a timetable and point out where it will pick you up. It also picks up from the other main station.

The hotel is dated but not an issue for a traveller like me who only stayed two nights. They have also have a spa, tea room, and restaurant which I never utilised.

The staff are helpful. They have a laundry service but have prepared directions to a laundromat a short walk away if you want to do a load yourself.

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2026

Mami

昭和にタイムスリップしたような古いホテルですが、スタッフの方はみな感じよく、親切にしていただきました。
朝ごはんも美味しかったです。
お風呂はあまりの古さに驚きましたが、味わいある温泉でした笑
歩行プールもよかったです。

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2026

SHOGO

サウナが良かったです。

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

ASAKO

朝食を頼んでおりましたが、体調が優れず、ブュッフェに行くことができず、ご相談させていただきました。ホテル側の過分なご配慮により、お粥を作って下さり、本当に有り難く、嬉しかったです。ありがとうございました。また利用させて頂きます。

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Tomoyuki

車ででやすい場所で楽でした

Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

Chi Ming

friendly and helpful staff, price is low compared to the space of room , especially the parking fee is very low compare with the hotel at this area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

MASAKI

奈良市内のホテルとしては、コスパ最高。
温泉♨️大浴場、サウナが有り、朝食も品数多く美味しい。ベットと枕が私には最適で
奈良での宿はいつもこのホテルです。

Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

SHIGEYO

最寄り駅や東大寺までの行き方をお尋ねしたところ親切に教えてくれました。
ありがとうございます。

Self

4/10

Poor

28 May 2026

Miyuki

少し古い

Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

kenji

安定の奈良ロイヤルホテルです。
古い感じはしますが、スタッフは明るくて
対応は非常によいです。
贅沢いえば
何回も泊まってますが朝飯に
バリエーションがないのが、
ちょっと残念です

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Michiko

The hot springs and overnight guest lounge were nice. The hotel does need a remodel but the staff were amazing and super helpful, especially their English speaking staff. One in particular, he was extremely helpful to my elderly parents.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

ARA

아주 편안했습니다

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2026

hiroshi

スタッフが良かった

Family

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2026

akihide

3回目ですが、便利で大浴場あるので満足です。また宿泊します。

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

TOSHIYUKI

部屋は広く、朝食のバイキングも楽しめて、気持ちよく時間を過ごすことができました。近鉄や奈良駅やJR奈良駅から遠いですし、駅からも少し距離がありますが、それを差し引いても居心地の良い空間を提供してもらいました。

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2026

masala

立地も良く入浴施設も広くゆったり出来た。
マッサージ？も上手なスタッフにあたったのかとても身体が楽になっていた。
このホテルの所為ではなく奈良という立地からなのかお土産売り場がしょぼいw
あと扱い先により違うのかも知れないが、案内された内容では駐車場が無く最寄りの有料駐車場を探す必要ありと記載されたが実際行ってみるとすぐ脇に立派な駐車場があり心配は徒労に終わった。
確かに有料ではあるが案内するなら隣接する駐車場(何台可能)とかある方が親切だと思う。
また利用しようって思わせてくれるホテルでした。

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

HItomi

スタッフの丁寧な対応が嬉しかったです。朝食バイキングも種類豊富で季節感や地元料理を考えられた内容で美味しかったです。

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Ying-Hsiang

提供許多奈良在地的食物非常棒的住宿體驗