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
G
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
V
Veronika couple be
10
2026-01-11 via Nuitee
B
BEOMKUN couple kr
10
2025-12-12 via Nuitee
C
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
A
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
R
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
D
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
K
Kato couple jp
7
2025-10-31 via Nuitee
O
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
A
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
J
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
N
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
J
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
E
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
V
Verified traveler
2
非常に残念
Pros:

【チェックイン】
やりとりが長すぎて疲れます。
マニュアルに問題あり。
登録されている名前に間違いがありチェックイン時直してもらいましたがホテル滞在中ずっと間違った名前で呼ばれました。

【内風呂】
清掃が不十分(シャワーヘッドの汚れ、床に和紙のような物のこびりつき)
またモーター音?が響いていて騒がしい。
狭いので上についてるシャワーを使うと湯船に濯ぎ湯が入ってしまう。
シャワーの水圧は弱め。

【部屋】
ベッドシーツに穴が…
櫛はささくれがあり指に刺さり…
無駄にハイテクなドライヤーは使いにくく…

【喫茶室】
建物の内側、置物などに蜘蛛の糸がついている。
BGMは禅や現代美術のインスタレーションを思わせるものが多く、緊張感がありリラックスしていただくための空間としてあまりふさわしくない。

【夕飯】
着席して庭を眺めるとゴミが落ちている。
日本食としてもフレンチとしてもイマイチで変な創作料理。食事が楽しくないのに時間はフレンチとしてたっぷり使うので苦行。

あと年配のスタッフの方が料理の説明でたくさん話さなければならないせいか後半は少しお口が臭う時があり辛かった。
そんな感じなので談笑するような雰囲気でもなく必要最低限のコミュニケーションでやり過ごしていたのですが、焦ったのか和ませようとしているのか余計な一言が増え、馴れ馴れしい態度に少し不愉快さを感じました。
(ホテル側はスタッフに水分補給を許していないのでしょうか。とはいえこんな声があったからといって間違ってもミントなど食べさせないでください。マスキングは匂いがついてお料理の邪魔をします。)


ホカンスでゆっくりする為に来たのですが、リラックスできず残念。
シーツに穴が空いてるなんてビジネスホテルですら経験がありません。
10万円以上払って苦行を買いました。
若いスタッフの皆さん頑張っていらっしゃるのにホテルそのものに残念な点が多く、もったいない。
非常に悲しい旅行体験となりました。

2025-07-07 via Nuitee
Y
Yoshihiro
10
Pros:

古都奈良に相応しいホテルです。そしてアメニティーにBYREDOを採用されているのが素晴らしです。

2025-07-03 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Excellent

2025-05-12 via Nuitee
M
Matteo young couple gb
9
Superb
2025-05-05 via Nuitee
D
Daniel young couple gb
7
Nice location, ok hotel
Pros:

The location was great nd the room was fine.

Cons:

We had an issue with our room’s a/c and had to be moved. The hotel moved us into a smaller and lower quality room. It was only after complaining that a room similar to that which we had actually paid for was provided.

2025-04-30 via Nuitee
S
Sai young couple in
8
Very good
2025-04-05 via Nuitee