We enjoyed JW Marriott Nara for an extended stay to visit our friends. The JW Nara is a newer hotel with beautiful decor and excellent service. Room - we booked the Deluxe King 387 sq ft and got an upgraded room to Jr Suite Corner Room 463 sq ft. The decor was pleasant, no view, but it was bright and sunny. Breakfast - the breakfast in the restaurant is lovely and has made to order eggs, the usual pastries, fruit, salad, juice, protein, yogurt, miso and misc Japanese pickled items. Club Lounge- large lounge, with small bites in the evening (was underwhelming after being at the Prince Gallery). Friendly service. Location - the main part of Nara is not far, (too far to walk)the hotel has a free shuttle every 20 minutes that goes to the train station. Otherwise, it's a $12 Uber ride. Pool - the hotel was so generous to let our friend's kids come to the hotel pool. It's indoors and quite large. They had so much fun. Luggage - we used the (Yamoto) luggage forwarding service. Very efficient and the hotel arranges it. Service - I have nothing but good things to say about JW Nara and the price per night is very budget friendly for Japan. I would recommend this hotel. **Please note, across the street from the train station, is a 7-11 store and behind it is Momoshiki restaurant with the best waygu sukiyaki ever. Table top cooking, it was our best meal in Japan and most memorable meal ever. Our friends who live in Nara took us there and they are in the know. Highly recommend.