Accor opens Novotel Nara in Japan

Global hospitality brand Accor has announced the opening of Novotel Nara in Nara, Japan. The 264-key property is an eight-minute walk from Shin-Omiya Station and a five-minute cab ride from Nara Station. Attractions nearby include the Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, both Unesco World Heritage sites. Nara is about a 35 to 40-minute train ride from Kyoto and Osaka. The hotel includes a rooftop terrace on the eighth floor, a lounge area, and an all-day dining restaurant. It also has conference facilities, two banquet rooms, a fitness centre, a public bath and a wellness lounge. "We are excited to welcome guests to Novotel Nara, where they can experience both the serenity of Nara and the modern comfort that Novotel offers," says Makoto Kaita, general manager of Novotel Nara. Read also: World’s largest Mercure Hotel opens on Club Street Advertisement Advertisement Garth Simmons, CEO of Accors’ premium, midscale and economy division in Asia, notes that the opening of Novotel Nara is responding to a growing demand for quality accommodations in Japan.