JW Marriott Hotel Nara
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forumWhat families say
Guests repeatedly praise the staff's hospitality and the polished service. They also note the well-appointed facilities you would expect of a luxury hotel, including the indoor pool, the Executive Lounge and a breakfast buffet built around Nara ingredients, while opinions are divided on the location (a 10-minute walk from the nearest station) and the price.
Kids Facilities
Indoor heated pool (5th floor)
Indoor heated pool (5th floor)
An indoor heated pool on the 5th floor, free for staying guests. There is no shallow children's pool; it is a single rectangular pool. A jet bath sits alongside it, and towels are provided. It is on the same floor as the fitness center and SPA by JW.
- •Since April 1, 2025, children ages 5 and under cannot use the pool.
- •Children ages 6 to 15 may use the pool daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. After 8 p.m., it is reserved for guests ages 16 and over.
- •Hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and Sunday, and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and public holidays.
- •Children ages 6 to 16 must be accompanied by a guardian.
- •There is no outdoor pool and no children's pool.
5th-floor jet bath (beside the pool)
5th-floor jet bath (beside the pool)
A jet bath installed beside the pool on the 5th floor, free for staying guests. The steam room and sauna at SPA by JW are for guests receiving spa treatments.
- •The conditions for using the jet bath follow those of the pool, so children ages 5 and under cannot use it
- •Hours of use: children ages 6 to 15 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; after 8 p.m., use is limited to guests ages 16 and over (the pool and jet bath are operated together on the same floor)
No communal bath or onsen at the hotel
No communal bath or onsen at the hotel
There is no communal bath, onsen, sauna, private-hire bath or ganbanyoku (heated-stone sauna) at the hotel. Guest rooms have en-suite bathrooms.
Three hotel restaurants (Azekura / Silk Road Dining / Flying Stag)
Three hotel restaurants (Azekura / Silk Road Dining / Flying Stag)
The Japanese restaurant Azekura serves teppanyaki, sushi and kaiseki cuisine in separate areas (reservations required for teppanyaki and sushi). The all-day dining restaurant Silk Road Dining finishes dishes in an open kitchen, drawing on international techniques and ingredients sourced both locally in Nara and from around the world. The lounge bar Flying Stag offers afternoon tea sets by an award-winning pastry chef along with a full tea menu. Seasonal menus are served as well, including cherry blossom afternoon tea in March and April and mango afternoon tea from May onward.
- •For banquets and weddings, the hotel describes attentive services such as allergy accommodation and customized dishes. For individual allergy needs when dining at the restaurants, please confirm with the hotel in advance.
- •Reservations are required for teppanyaki and sushi at Azekura.
Family by JW / Mindful Morning Yoga / JW Kids Summer Camp
Family by JW / Mindful Morning Yoga / JW Kids Summer Camp
Family by JW, a family program for children ages 5 to 12, comes with a JW activity guide and offers experiences the whole family can enjoy in various spots around the hotel. Mindful Morning Yoga is held every morning from 7 a.m. (free, first-come, first-served, one hour), and the whole family, children included, can take part. The JW Kids Summer Camp is also held in summer.
- •The Family by JW program is for children ages 5 to 12.
- •Mindful Morning Yoga is free and first-come, first-served, starting at 7 a.m. every day.
Crib rental and in-room kids' items
Crib rental and in-room kids' items
Booking.com's property information states that a crib can be requested free of charge for children ages 0 to 2. An extra bed carries a charge of 12,650 yen per person per night, for children ages 0 to 2 and ages 3 and over alike. Children may stay in the guest rooms, and adult rates apply to children ages 13 and over. Up to 8 children may stay per room.
- checkCrib rental (for ages 0 to 2; can be requested free of charge, limited numbers)
- checkExtra bed (fee applies: 12,650 yen per person per night)
- checkFree high-speed in-room Wi-Fi (Marriott Bonvoy members)
- •Cribs and extra beds are limited in number, so an advance request is required.
- •Adult rates are charged for children ages 13 and over.
- •Whether items such as high chairs, strollers or baby baths are available to borrow is not stated, so please contact the hotel directly in advance if you need them.
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Overview
JW Marriott Hotel Nara is a luxury hotel from the JW Marriott brand that opened on Sanjo-Oji in Nara in July 2020. It has 158 rooms, an indoor heated pool, a spa and three restaurants, along with services designed with family stays in mind, such as the Family by JW program for children ages 5 to 12 and Mindful Morning Yoga that the whole family can join. There is no communal bath or onsen, so bathing is limited to the bathroom in your room and the jet bath beside the pool.
JW Marriott Hotel Nara is a luxury hotel on Sanjo-Oji in Nara City, about a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Shin-Omiya Station, and it opened in July 2020 as the JW Marriott brand's first hotel in Japan. All 158 rooms, including 16 suites, are generously sized, with design touches throughout that evoke Nara's nature, history and culture. It is a little over 30 minutes by train from Kyoto or Osaka, making it an easy base for families with children exploring Nara.
Pool
The 5th floor has an indoor heated pool and a jet bath, which staying guests can use free of charge. The pool rules changed on April 1, 2025: children ages 5 and under cannot use it, children ages 6 to 15 may use it from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. accompanied by a guardian, and after 8 p.m. use is limited to guests ages 16 and over. Hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and Sunday, and until 10 p.m. on Saturdays and public holidays. There is no children's pool, and there is no onsen, communal bath, sauna, private-hire bath or ganbanyoku (heated-stone sauna); bathing is in each room's bathroom or the jet bath beside the pool. The same 5th floor also has SPA by JW (10 a.m. to 9 p.m., reservation required) and a 24-hour fitness center for guests ages 16 and over.
Dining
There are three restaurants: the Japanese restaurant Azekura (teppanyaki, sushi and kaiseki), the all-day dining restaurant Silk Road Dining, and the lounge bar Flying Stag, where you can enjoy seasonal afternoon tea and dishes made with ingredients grown in the JW Garden. For families, the hotel offers the Family by JW program for children ages 5 to 12, the free Mindful Morning Yoga held every morning from 7 a.m. (families may join), and the seasonal JW Kids Summer Camp. Children ages 12 and under may use the Executive Lounge from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and guests ages 13 and over from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1-1-1 Sanjo-Oji, Nara City, Nara 630-8013 |
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| directions_carAccess | About a 10-minute walk from Shin-Omiya Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line. A shuttle bus runs from Kintetsu Nara Station and the east exit of JR Nara Station; please inquire in advance. |
| trainNearest station | Shin-Omiya Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking at the hotel is 2,000 yen; parking at a nearby lot outside the hotel is 1,000 yen. |
| callPhone | +81-742-36-6000 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/osajw-jw-marriott-hotel-nara/overview/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is JW Marriott Hotel Nara best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Does JW Marriott Hotel Nara have baby beds?
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Baby beds are available to rent. See the Kids Facilities section on this page for details.
Is there parking at JW Marriott Hotel Nara?
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Parking: Parking at the hotel is 2,000 yen; parking at a nearby lot outside the hotel is 1,000 yen.
How do you get to JW Marriott Hotel Nara?
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About a 10-minute walk from Shin-Omiya Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line. A shuttle bus runs from Kintetsu Nara Station and the east exit of JR Nara Station; please inquire in advance.
How are rates handled for co-sleeping children and for children with meals?
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Co-sleeping is available for up to one child. For babies and toddlers, the rate is 100% of the adult rate when meals and bedding are included, and free of charge when neither meals nor bedding are included. Combinations of bedding without meals, or meals without bedding, cannot be accepted.
Can we use the Executive Lounge with children?
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Yes. Children ages 12 and under may use it from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and guests ages 13 and over until 10 p.m.
Are there programs for children?
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Alongside the paid Kids Camp, the hotel runs a free Kids Activity. The Kids Camp is summer-only and includes hands-on experiences such as crafts and cooking.
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