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600-8216 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Higashishio Kojicho 552-1, Japan
#391 of 699 hotels in Kyoto
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 1678 hotel reviews
8.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.8
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Comfort
8.8
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
8.9
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Value for money
8.6
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Free Wifi
9.0
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Reviewed: March 26, 2025
Phua
Malaysia6 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Twin Room (A) - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room toilet floor is one big step higher than the room floor.Its not so conducive for elderly to climb one step to the toilet.
The rooml is extremely clean,all amenities are available and the bed is comfortable .There are lots of hooks in the room for hanging clothes.The location is excellent,just next to kyoto station.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 26, 2025
Lance
Guam2 Reviews10“Exactly what we expected.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room (A) - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No a/c so we had to open window to cool the room.
Conveniently located and good price
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 24, 2025
Danny
United States8 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Good value for the money.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Bed Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was kind of small.
Good location. Close to train station and shops.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 23, 2025
Kenny
United States59 Reviews10 helpful votes9.0“Very nice stayed for two nights”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Bed Room (Single Use) - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No complaints
Short walking distance right out from Kyoto Station is a plus , bed was comfy and big.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 19, 2025
Joe
United States2 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Bed Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Facility was very nice. Very convenient location to the Kyoto station. Breakfast was good.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 18, 2025
Weng
Singapore44 Reviews8 helpful votes10“Great value hotel in downtown Kyoto!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Bed Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
None
Hotel is close to Kyoto station with many eateries and convenience stores nearby. Room is a little larger than similar hotels in the area, and is clean and well furnished. Staff ware helpful in making changes to a dinner reservation we made. Great value for money for downtown Kyoto!
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 17, 2025
Yanyun
United States31 Reviews1 helpful vote10“It is a very good location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Bed Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 17, 2025
Magally
Peru7 Reviews10“Nice hotel Nice área”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room (B) - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was ok
Nice Hotel in a Nice Área perfect location and we love all the amenities 👍
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 17, 2025
Ka
Netherlands6 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Great convenient stay with spa/onsen”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Bed Room (Single Use) - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
We had a lovely stay at this location. The staff were friendly, and the check-out was easy peasy. The hotel is close to the (JR) train and subway stations with multiple convenient store nearby. You can check the spa's crowd levels on your hotelroom television, allowing you to plan ahead.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: March 17, 2025
Huy
United States3 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Nice hotel with easy access to public transportation and affordable”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room (A) - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room can be a bit bigger and the lighting in the lobby warmer.
This hotel located about two city blocks from the northeast exit of the Kyoto Station. This makes the hotel very desirable and convenient. The facility has a public bath and laundry, accessed via second floor entry. It has a very decent restaurant although we didn’t try. We ate all of our breakfast at Seattle’s Best cafe across the street. The staff is super helpful and friendly. The room is compact but there me can move around easily. The TV provides decent amount of entertainment and helpful info. Highly recommended.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 16, 2025
Sivagurunatha
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Bed Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
Near the station
Good Breakfast and near station we stay for 5 Days
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: March 15, 2025
Patricia
United States7 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Bed Room (Single Use) - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No problems
I enjoyed the onsen.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 15, 2025
Maria
Australia15 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Bed Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 15, 2025
Daniel
United States72 Reviews8 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Bed Room (Single Use) - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bed is so large that one cannot get around the room and one can only enter the bed from one side
The hotel is extremely conveniently located just across from the Kyoto train station so not only are arriving and departing from there extremely easy but also so is travel around the city. The bed was extremely large and I loved that the TV not only had bilingual NHK news but also had BBC and NHK world. The staff was very helpful with allowing us to Stow our luggage both before arrival and after departure.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 12, 2025
Lim
Malaysia8 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Kyoto short stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Twin Room (B) - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room space a little tight.
Very clean with nice shower. Location was close to Kyoto Station. Easy distance to trains and buses. Staff very helpful and polite.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 12, 2025
Sushmita
United Arab Emirates4 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Highly recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Bed Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It is very convenient to get to all the train stations. Lots of good places to eat nearby. Clean and hygienic rooms and very friendly staff. Highly recommend.☺️
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 11, 2025
Kate
Australia16 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Great value would definitely stay again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Bed Room (Single Use) - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Clean and comfortable rooms. The spa is a nice addition. Very central and close to Kyoto station.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 6, 2025
Emma
United States2 Reviews10“Exellent stay with convenient locations and many great services”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room (A) - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
There were many Apa hotels close by so got a little confused. little too bright in the hotel lobby maybe.
the buffet breakfast was really good. They had great system & very organized. Enjoyed the onsen with several bathing options. We were able to use their free umbrellas and they let us leave our luggage in the hotel after we checked out, which was really amazing! Elevators were very fast and that was nice.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 5, 2025
Victory
United States4 Reviews7.0“Convenient and relaxing”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Bed Room (Single Use) - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bed is big for such a small room. Right in the city, I would prefer somewhere more zen next time. Breakfast is overpriced if paid separately, but the staff is sweet.
Very close to train station, loved the onsen after a full day. Amazing sushi restaurant just a block away!!.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 4, 2025
Luisw
Macau67 Reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Value for money and I will definitely will stay again for my next trip to Kyoto”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • King Bed Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
The varieties of food for breakfast in the restaurant needs to be improved.
The whole hotel is in very good condition, the room is very clean and with good amenities and other facilities. It is in a very good location and very convenient.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: March 3, 2025
Ain
Estonia90 Reviews7 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room (A) - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
Breakfast selection was good and tasty. Close to railway station and transport hub.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: March 2, 2025
Rathavikarn
Thailand9 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room (A) - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room only available for two people per room and it is too small.
The room is clean. The Onsen is fantastic and also the breakfast.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: March 2, 2025
Donna
United States1 review10“I will definitely come back”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Connecting Twin Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very good quality bed and so clean. Slept very well!
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 1, 2025
Abhay
Australia9 Reviews9.0“Nice compact near train station accommodation”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Bed Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
Little bigger room sizes
compact near to Train station
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: February 25, 2025
Yuichi
Australia10 Reviews10“We would love to stay this hotel again because the dining room staff were excellent.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Bed Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rubbish bin is a little bit small, though this is not a bid issue.
The property is best located in front of Kyoto station and the bus terminal.
Stayed in February 2025
