Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara

Hotels
Luxury Collection
9 (34 reviews)
Noborioji-cho 62 , Nara , jp

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
High-quality rooms
Cons:
Overpriced services
Limited options for snacks

Categories

Cleanliness
8.89
The cleanliness was generally praised across reviews, though some issues were hinted at.
Service
9.36
Staff were described as friendly and caring, providing good service despite some criticisms.
Location
9.4
Multiple reviews highlight the hotel's excellent and convenient location.
Room Quality
9.35
Rooms were frequently described as beautiful and of high quality, especially with unique features.
Amenities
8.88
Amenities were well-received, although some guests felt they could be better.
Value for Money
8.34
Some reviews indicated that prices felt high for the service received.
Food and Beverage
8.39
Food quality was good, but some guests found the pricing too high.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall experiences were very positive despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 02:42

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Exquisite Amenities

Elegant Rooms and Exceptional Service
Indulge in the comfort of air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, minibar, and free toiletries. Enjoy personalized service with 24-hour room service and a responsive front desk.

Tranquil Garden Setting and Culinary Delights
Relax in the serene garden surroundings of the hotel, perfect for a peaceful retreat. Treat your taste buds at the on-site restaurant offering a delectable menu.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Situated just 2.1 km from Nara Station, explore the city with ease. Visit nearby attractions like Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium and Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church for a memorable stay.

Book your stay at Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara for an unforgettable experience.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs JPY 2200 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 34 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.89
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 9.35
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Nishimura family_with_children ca
10
Best hotel we’ve stayed at in Japan.
Pros:

Extremely friendly and accommodating staff. Impressive attention to detail. Very large and comfortable rooms on gorgeous grounds. Enjoyed the evening drinks/snacks in the dining area overlooking the garden. Very nice Japanese breakfast. Great location (right beside Nara Park).

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Cynthia Chan couple hk
9
Excellent stay at beautiful hotel in historical part of Nara.
Pros:

The very convenient location, historical buildings, quiet and serene surrounding; wonderful layout of the room with beautiful view of garden (corner room was specially nice). Bathroom, onsen, beddings, air conditioning, and lighting all perfectly designed. Spacious room with plenty of closet space for 2. Complimentary cocktails during "happy hour" in a separate building was most enjoyable. Breakfast was delicious. Special mention : concierge service was excellent from the start, response was prompt with excellent recommendations. Concierge also managed to get a booking at a restaurant which I failed to book online myself. Really appreciate that - thank you concierge team Hiromi san & Naoyuki san.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller us
7
Probably would not stay again.
Pros:

Beautiful, historical property, in an excellent location.

Cons:

The whole check in process was ridiculous. The hotel staff was very controlling in where you could be or not be in the lobby area. Put us in a beautiful reading room for :30 minutes while we waited to simply check in. It’s as though the staff were preparing for us to stay in the Taj Mahal, when it’s just a hotel with some history. The cafe, in a separate structure, is a beautiful setting with garden views. However, it receives its food from the kitchen at the main facility. Takes forever to simply order a tea & light lunch. Not really a cafe. 1 hour & a half to experience that should only take :15 minutes. Every other table appeared to be annoyed with the extremely long wait simply to get a drink.
In a nut shell, the hotel staff was not living up to a high end hotel property, and they think they are the best hotel in the world. Really not!
Also, never got to speak to the concierge. It’s as though they were being secretive about everything. No assistance with local recommendations. A very weird experience to be honest.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Emily Ross couple au
10
An absolutely superb Nara hotel with history, character and every modern convenience.
Pros:

Being on the edge of the truly estraordinary UNESCO world heritage Nara park - at night all the tourists go home and you can wander freely in the moonlight! Traditional Japanese breakfast was sensational and welcome Laurent Perrier at dusk overlooking a garden was exquisite.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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joel solo_traveller co
10
Beautiful en every way , great location and Service
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Vincent family_with_children hk
10
A luxury hotel for a quiet retreat
Pros:

Located next to Nara Museum and deer park, the hotel is in a modern Japanese style with staff attending to every detail. The reception building is a former government office and one of the rooms is where the US-Japan Security Treaty was signed by the Japanese emperor. Love the free champagne during 5-7pm everyday in the cafe.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Glenn family_with_children au
10
Outstanding!
Pros:

The design and location was brilliant - one of the best places I have every stayed.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Veronika couple be
10
2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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BEOMKUN couple kr
10
2025-12-12 via Nuitee
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Chuan-Sheng couple sg
8
High quality of the room and very good location.
Pros:

Good location, good quality of the room.

Cons:

The service.

2025-12-03 via Nuitee
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Ann couple fr
10
Parfait pause en tranquillité entre les grandes villes bruyantes
Pros:

Toute ! Chambre, accueil, emplacement et conseils du concierge

Cons:

Rien

2025-12-02 via Nuitee
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Reynald couple ch
8
Like the place
Pros:

Historical place in a great location. Good combination of new and old. Staff very friendly.

Cons:

The Sake pairing to the menu was clearly overpriced

2025-11-22 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
10
A genuinely unique Japanese luxury experience perfectly located in Nara
Pros:

This is an exceptional property: the building carries great historical value, is truly beautiful, located right on the onset of Nara Park, thus a few minutes away from the main temples (Todai-Ji, Kokufu-Ji). The rooms are enchanting (we were blessed to have one with the in-room onsen), you're immersed in a beautiful garden/forest when opening your curtains; the dining room for breakfast is stunning, and the (Japanese) breafast is great. It's a genuinely unique Japanese luxury experience perfectly located in Nara

2025-11-07 via Nuitee
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Kato couple jp
7
2025-10-31 via Nuitee
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Oliver couple ch
10
Pros:

Staff were very caring. The room with a private onsen was a highlight.

Cons:

The breakfast was delicious but very overpriced.

2025-10-16 via Nuitee
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Alina family_with_children bl
10
Pros:

Hôtel nouveau avec 2 parties, dont une se situant dans l'ancienne demeure du gouverneur. Exceptionnel !!! Le personnel, l'accueil, le service ...tout !!!
Chambre avec jardin privatif... ou avec onsen privé... juste parfait !

Et la situation géographique.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Joel couple ca
10
Pros:

Le séjour a été excellant : l'emplacement était idéal, le personnel était exceptionnel, et la propreté irréprochable.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Natalia family_with_children us
9
Beautiful but not necessarily worth it
Pros:

The premises and room was incredible. Flawless. We loved the elegant traditional spaces and the more modern rooms. The happy hour was a nice touch - it was served in a gorgeous room overlooking a beautiful garden and the champagne was good. However, the snacks were limited so I wouldn't budget more than 15-30min there. And wouldn't change my evening itinerary to accommodate attending.

Cons:

On check out day we checked out early (9am) instead of 12pm as we had plans to explore the city and leave the luggage at the hotel. At 1pm when we went back for the luggage (on a VERY hot day) we were not allowed in (I think the hotel was fully booked for a private event) to wait in the lobby while we called for a taxi. That honestly soured the entire stay and felt like a cheap hotel rather than a luxury stay. The staff made us wait 10min outside in the humid heat while they fetched our suitcases and ordered a taxi. Terrible experience.

Honestly, Nara has some very affordable excellent hotels similarly well located. While this hotel offers a nice luxurious experience I'm not sure I would splurge on this again (vs a location like Kyoto where splurging nets you a better location).

Breakfast was a set meal with two options (western or Japanese). Family members that ordered Western were disappointed. I ordered Japanese and it was nice but nothing specifically culinarily amazing.

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
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Joe couple is
10
Incredible experience
Pros:

Amazing amazing place with the most amazing staff. Staying here was an experience not just a place to sleep. It was so personal and comfortable, clean and special. Our favorite stay in over a month of traveling Japan. Wish we could have stayed longer.

2025-07-25 via Nuitee
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Eric couple us
10
Wonderful historic hotel in prime Nara location
Pros:

This is a historic hotel in a prime location in Nara. The quality of the room, meals, and service were all top notch. The

2025-07-10 via Nuitee