Luxury hotels in Nara

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Nara. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Setre Naramachi Nara, Japan

  Hotel. Setre Naramachi features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Nara. This 5-star hotel features free WiFi and a restaurant. The property is non-smoking and is located 1. 9 km from Nara Station. The hotel provides certain rooms with mountain views, and each room comes with a kettle. Guest rooms in Setre Naramachi are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. An Asian breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Speaking English and Japanese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always on hand to help. Iwafune Shrine is 19 km from Setre Naramachi, while Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium is 23 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 54 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 27000 JPY.

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• 2 JW Marriott Hotel Nara Nara, Japan

  

  Hotel. Situated in Nara and with Nara Station reachable within 1.8 km, JW Marriott Hotel Nara features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has free bikes, as well as an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Private parking is available on site. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at JW Marriott Hotel Nara also boast a city view. The rooms will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. JW Marriott Hotel Nara offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub. Speaking English, French and Chinese, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area at the reception. Iwafune Shrine is 16 km from the hotel, while Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 51 km from JW Marriott Hotel Nara. Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 37400 JPY.

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• 3 Nara Hotel Nara, Japan

  

  Hotel. The century old Nara Hotel features classic Japanese architecture and elegant rooms with free WiFi. Located on Nara Park’s beautiful hills, it overlooks the ancient capital’s historic sites. The cosy rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows and warm colours. They come with an LCD TV with satellite channels, a minibar and a bathrobe. From Nara Hotel, the center of Nara Park is a 10-minute walk, Isuien Garden is a 15-minute walk and Todai-ji Temple is a 20-minute walk. Nara Station is a 10-minute bus ride away and connects to Kyoto in 45 minutes, while Kansai Airport is a 100-minute bus ride. Guests can explore the ancient city with Hotel Nara’s rental bicycles. They can relax with a massage or browse in the hotel’s gift shop. French cuisine can be enjoyed in a mixture of classic Japanese and French décor at dining room Mikasa, while Restaurant Hanagiku serves seasonal Japanese dishes. Guests with a dinner-inclusive plan can choose either French or Japanese dinner. Freshly baked pastry and park views are offered at the Tea Lounge. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 32000 JPY.

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• 4 Hotel Nikko Nara Nara, Japan

  

  Hotel. Set in Nara, Hotel Nikko Nara is connected to JR Nara Station. Tōdai-ji temple and the Nara Park can be reached within a 30-minute walk from the property. A public bath, gym, spa and massage facilities are available for guests. Guest rooms offer both air-conditioning and heating facilities. Each room is equipped with a fridge, an electric kettle, free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bicycle rental is available for those who wish to explore the area. The property offers Japanese-style breakfast featuring local specialities called "Nara Breakfast". Nara Nikko Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Nara National Museum and Nara Park. Kyoto is 45 minutes by train, Osaka Itami Airport is a 60-minute drive and Kansai Airport is 100 minutes by bus. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 10260 JPY.

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• 5 Tsukihitei Nara, Japan

  

  Ryokan. Tsukihitei is located in the Kasugayama Primeval Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Each guest room has a Japanese-style decor and offer panoramic forest views, traditional tatami (woven-straw) floors, and shoji paper screens. All guest rooms are equipped with Japanese-style futon beds. The rooms have an en suite bathroom. Kasuga Taisha Shrine is 400 metres away from the property. Todaiji Temple is about a 10-minute walk away. Kintetsu Nara Train Station and JR Nara Train Station are both less than a 10-minute drive away. Japanese-style breakfast and a set meal course dinners are prepared by the Japanese chef using seasonal specialities. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 66880 JPY.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!