One of eight vibes
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
2 hotels
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
HOSHINOYA Nara Prison
A designated Important Cultural Property preserving the sole intact survivor of Meiji-era Japan's Five Great Prisons.
Nara Hotel
A 1909 Meiji guest house displaying Albert Einstein's upright piano in the parlor.
2 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara
Set around the restored 1922 Nara governor's residence, preserving classical Taisho woodwork and historic treaty rooms.
Villa Communico
A preserved century-old kominka retaining its original roof beams and carved ranma transoms.
Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.