Smile Hotel Nara vs Hotel Pagoda

Same City · Nara Distance: 1.3km
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Smile Hotel Nara

★★★ 3-Star
8.2 5,317
Nara
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Hotel Pagoda

★★★ 3-Star
8.3 1,213
Nara
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Smile Hotel Nara Hotel Pagoda
Agoda
8.1 (8,856)
8.2 (1,851)
Booking.com
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7.6 (405)
Expedia
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8.4 (330)
라쿠텐트래블
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7.5 (2)
Trip.com
8.7 (404)
8.8 (108)
Overall Average
8.2 (9,260)
8.3 (2,696)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Smile Hotel Nara Hotel Pagoda
Strengths Strengths
+ Overwhelming reviews say it's extremely convenient, just 1-2 minutes from JR Nara Station + Reviews praise the top location for sightseeing, just 5 minutes walk to Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond
+ Repeated praise across sites for clean rooms and comfortable beds + Repeated mentions of friendly staff who communicate well in English
+ Many say breakfast buffet is great value and nearby convenience stores/restaurants are handy + Cleanliness and convenience of shared spaces praised across sites
+ Common opinion that location and cleanliness exceed the low price + Some rooms are spacious, clean, with good air conditioning
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Several reviews complain rooms are small and hard to unpack luggage - Multiple reviews complain dormitory beds are hard and squeaky
- Repeated complaints about bed creaks and noise from neighboring rooms/corridors - Lack of curtains leads to privacy issues and noise complaints
- Some say facilities feel dated due to old building - Some bathrooms have mold or smells, Wi-Fi unstable

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Nara sightseers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Drive travelers

Guest Reviews

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

Hotel Pagoda

Trip.com 10 Solo traveler

Best location, strong AC, friendly staff

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Clean, great location, excellent staff

Expedia 10 Solo

Great location, quiet, spacious comfy room

Trip.com 9.2 Couple

Tatami room great location soft bedding

Expedia 6 Solo

Japanese room delightful

Hard squeaky bed, spider webs

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.3km

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