Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

The room isn't huge, but it's well-equipped and very clean. It's super convenient, right across from Nara JR Station. The front desk staff speak fluent English, and they were really helpful and patient, explaining everything in detail. Check-in was quick and smooth. The women's onsen has Pola cosmetics, and in the evenings, there's free cold drinks, ramen, and other beverages available.

I originally wanted to book a designer B&B, but after booking it, I chose this hotel instead. I've stayed at Dormy Inn hotels in Hokkaido and Tokyo before and had good impressions of them. This Nara location is visible right from the train station. The downsides are that it can be a bit noisy when trains pass by, and a 1.4-meter bed is a bit tight for three people. The advantages are that the lobby smells pleasant, the hot spring facilities are complete with an outdoor bath, and the breakfast is incredibly rich with seafood rice. After a relaxing soak, there are free massage chairs and free ice cream, and complimentary noodles are served after 9 PM. For this price, the amenities offered are more extensive than what you'd find at an Atour hotel in China.