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Smile Hotel Nara

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Nara Park

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Twin Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace
Restaurant

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Twin Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Non Smoking- 2 Nights Minimum

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
4-21 Sanjo Honmachi, Nara, 630-8122

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nara Woman's University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Todaiji Temple - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kasuga Shrine - 8 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Nara Station - 7 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪大和釜揚げと旨いもの処三条坊 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪松屋 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪モスバーガー - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪豚竹林 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ゆるり - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Nara

Hotel near Nara Park
Located close to Sarusawa Pond Park and Kofuku-ji Temple, Smile Hotel Nara provides laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
Room features
All 175 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bidets, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,000 for adults and JPY 1,000 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 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 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.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Smile Nara
Smile Hotel Nara Nara
Smile Hotel Nara Hotel
Smile Hotel Nara Hotel Nara

Frequently asked questions

Is Smile Hotel Nara pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Smile Hotel Nara?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Smile Hotel Nara?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Smile Hotel Nara?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smile Hotel Nara located?

Located in the heart of Nara, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nara Park, Sarusawa Pond Park, and Kofuku-ji Temple. Nara Woman's University and Todaiji Temple are also within 2 mi (3 km). Nara Station is 7 minutes by foot and Kintetsu-Nara Station is 15 minutes.

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Smile Hotel Nara Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 222 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very Calm and quietplace to have rest time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

quite close to the Nara JR station. Nice breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

It's location is great. Access to trains makes it suitable for commute to and from Kyoto. Our room was small but ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The breakfast was great! Staff was very kind!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Located close to Jr train station, thus very convenient for my family to go to the airport. Staff is also polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10

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.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

8/10

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10

風呂の排水に問題あり　フロントにホテル周辺の食事施設の地図とかあればよかったなあと思いました。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

シャワーが快適でした。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10

スタッフの方々は親切でした
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10

壁紙等剥がれかけている箇所あったり、浴槽に湯を張るにはシャワー使うしかないことは気になりました
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

チェックアウト日、雨が降っていてかなり大きな荷物を抱えていたがJR奈良駅が近かったのでとても助かりました。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

連泊の予約がうまく出来ず1泊ずつの2泊になってしまったがフロントの方が状況を把握していて、同じ部屋で連泊することができ荷物を部屋に置いたまま2日目出掛けることができました。 このような柔軟な対応がとても素晴らしいと思いました。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

駅、バスセンターに近く、荷物を預けて観光するのに便利でした。水回りの施設などは古い感じですが掃除はいきとどいていました。 洗面所にはコンセントが、デスク周りには鏡がなく、ドライヤーを使って髪を乾かしたりセットしたりする場所に迷いました。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

駅から近くてとても便利です。部屋も綺麗で大満足でした！
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024