Kanko Hotel Tamaru vs Smile Hotel Nara

Same City · Nara Distance: 1.7km
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Kanko Hotel Tamaru

★★★ 3-Star
7.6 23
Nara
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Smile Hotel Nara

★★★ 3-Star
8.2 5,317
Nara
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Kanko Hotel Tamaru Smile Hotel Nara
Agoda
8.0 (73)
8.1 (8,856)
Trip.com
7.7 (15)
8.7 (404)
Overall Average
7.6 (88)
8.2 (9,260)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Kanko Hotel Tamaru Smile Hotel Nara
Strengths Strengths
+ 5-10 min walk to Todaiji and Nara Park for easy sightseeing + Overwhelming reviews say it's extremely convenient, just 1-2 minutes from JR Nara Station
+ Spacious traditional tatami rooms praised for comfort + Repeated praise across sites for clean rooms and comfortable beds
+ Abundant and delicious dinners/breakfasts in 1-night-2-meals plan + Many say breakfast buffet is great value and nearby convenience stores/restaurants are handy
+ Friendly staff responses frequently mentioned + Common opinion that location and cleanliness exceed the low price
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- No elevator makes heavy luggage handling inconvenient - Several reviews complain rooms are small and hard to unpack luggage
- Some reviews mention rude staff attitudes - Repeated complaints about bed creaks and noise from neighboring rooms/corridors
- Dated facilities, cleaning issues, or insects complained about - Some say facilities feel dated due to old building

Recommended For

Families

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Nara sightseers

Guest Reviews

Kanko Hotel Tamaru

Trip.com 10 Couple

Spacious tatami room and 1-night-2-meals plan excellent, near Todaiji

Trip.com 10 Family

Large rooms, hearty meals, walking distance to sights

Agoda 8.4 Couple

Near Nara Park, clean, satisfied with dinner

Agoda 2.8 Family with teens

Rude staff, cockroaches and dirt severe

Smile Hotel Nara

Trip.com 10 Solo traveler

Friendly service and very close to station, convenient

Trip.com 9.2 Friends

Clean, 3min to JR station, many nearby stores

Small room

Trip.com 10 Couple

Convenient location, tasty breakfast, many restaurants around

Agoda 10 Solo traveler

Station-adjacent, breakfast included, best value

Agoda 8.4 Solo traveler

Great access and value

Old building

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.7km

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