"One of the most beautiful hotels i have stayed in! The attention to design details, friendliness of the staff and options of complimentary room amenities made the whole experience of being halfway across the world incredibly homey."
Maya
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"The room is very nicely decorated with a neutral colour palette."
Yuheng from Canada
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"Very nice hotel located in the heart of Nara."
Tranquilo L from Costa Rica
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Iroha Grand Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae - A modern hotel near Kintetsu Nara Station with Simmons beds and traditional Nara-inspired interiors
Located a 2-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station, this 4-star property offers 143 non-smoking rooms with Simmons beds, free WiFi, air conditioning, and humidifying air purifiers. Room types include double rooms with 140-160 cm beds, Hollywood twin rooms with connected 100 cm single beds, and a 336 ft² Deluxe Tatami Twin room with separate bathroom and toilet. Iroha Grand Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae provides a restaurant serving Japanese and Western buffet breakfast from 6:30 to 10:00, along with lunch and dinner service. The hotel is 600 metres from Nara Prefectural Art Museum, 1 mile from Nara Park, and 2 miles from Heijo Palace Ruins. Staff at the reception speak English and Japanese, offering luggage storage, courier services, and paid taxi arrangements. A laundromat, vending machines, microwave, and ice maker are available on the third floor.
Pros
Simmons beds and soundproofing in all rooms ensure comfortable sleep.
The 2-minute walk to Kintetsu Nara Station provides convenient transit access.
Multiple room configurations include Hollywood twin and accessible universal double rooms.
A Japanese/Western buffet breakfast is served daily at restaurant Ichi-jyu San-sai Daiginjyo.
Proximity to Naramachi (0.2 miles) and multiple convenience stores within 1 minute walking distance.
Cons
Itami Airport is 31 mile from the property.
No swimming pool or spa facilities are available on site.
Must-do experiences
Visit Todai-ji Temple to see the Great Buddha.
Stroll through Nara Park and feed the friendly deer.