Kioto hotellia

Plussat: The rooms were spacious and clean, with large bathrooms and comfortable beds. The shower had great pressure. It was nice to see a bath available as well. The air conditioning was very quiet and efficiently cooled the room. The staff were courteous and helpful. The free shuttle is a great and easy way to get to the hotel from/to Kyoto station, and it is a nice 10-15 minute walk (thorough the picturesque grounds of Kenninji temple) to the nearest metro stop of Gion-Shijo. Well recommended and we would stay here again next time we are in Kyoto.

Miinukset: There was nothing that we would list as a dislike for this hotel.

Plussat: Location was fantastic, good breakfast and the staff were very helpful and efficient. It was a very peaceful place to stay.

Miinukset: Air conditioning was not cool enough at night. But the staff did sort it.

Plussat: Beautiful grounds, with garden views, and beautiful scent in the air.

Miinukset: Understanding of english could be improved upon the staff. Although everyone was VERY helpful, they did not understand at times what we were trying to say, it took a while to explain.

Plussat: Beautiful Hotel, well located. Breakfast was amazing. The staff is very helpful and attentive.

Plussat: Good location; helpful staff.

Miinukset: No room service; small rooms.

Plussat: The quiet, beautiful space! In addition, the staff was more than accommodating and professional. The location was walking distance to nice restaurants, sights and shopping. The shuttle to the train station is certainly a valuable service.

Plussat: Location Breakfast Japanese spa

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The breakfast was a Japanese feast.The tempura corn a delight.The prawn sushi I couldnt stop eating.Staff were very friendly.The accomodation is modern and fresh overlooking a beautiful internal garden.The free shuttle to Kyoto station on a regular basis much appreciated.We would definitely come again.The Honsen was wonderful bonus.

Miinukset: The location is a bit of a walk from the main action so we had get used to how to get there.Japan is safe so walking to the hotel at night was not a problem.There are also plenty of taxis available.

Plussat: Great location. Staff very helpful.

Miinukset: Tiny bar though with no outside view and a little claustrophobic

Plussat: The location was great. The hotel staff was friendly, courteous, and helpful. The lobby always smelled so nice when you returned, and the room was wonderful and very relaxing.

Miinukset: Nothing.

Plussat: Very conveniently located, brand new facilities. Love the rooftop area.

Miinukset: There is a cafe onsite, but only opens after 1pm. Would have been good if it was open during breakfast for nice coffee.

Plussat: Great location and room was spacious and comfortable!Staff really friendly and helpful

Miinukset: The rooftop closes at 10 pm which kinda defeats the purpose a bit. After a lot of traveling around during the day it would’ve been nice to get back to the hotel and grab a cold one on the rooftop. With everything there is to see and do in Kyoto I don’t see how guests would be bak before 10 .

Plussat: Nice and stylish Hostel, super friendly and helpful staff. Hostel ist located in a shopping and bar area (all in 5-10min radius)

Plussat: Nice location, very helpful staff, beautiful place, nice breakfast, we loved the desing of the hostel. Totally recommend it!

Miinukset: The cleaning of the rooms is not daily but is not a bigger issue, also they can clean your room one day before you leave ;) so its ok.

Plussat: Very clean and modern. The hostel has the perfect location to explore the traditional Kyoto. The rooftop bar is also very nice. The beds were really comfortable.

Miinukset: Very chaotic check-in with some mistakes. Strange manners at the counter during the check-in (no apologies for the mistakes). The Aircon is blowing very strongly right onto the beds even on the lowest setting. The roller blind in the room was broken.

Plussat: The hostel had an excellent location. It actually did not seem like a hostel. The room was fairly large and was very clean and modern looking.

Miinukset: I didnt like the coffee during breakfast cause it wasnt brewed. However it was free so why bother.

Plussat: Great location! Stuff are very nice and helpful, nice breakfast.. would definitely stay there again

Miinukset: I wish we could open the window in the room entirely, it is blocked to a tiny crack. Also would be nice if it had a net since there are lots of mosquitoes in the area

Plussat: Staff was knowledgeable and friendly.

Miinukset: Food selection for breakfast was limited.

Plussat: A cool environment, great breakfast and location. Appropriate for any age group.

Miinukset: Safes or lockers in the room would be better

Plussat: This. Place. Is. Amazing. You have to come here! The staff are incredible, the place is incredible and Kyoto is awesome! Such a lovely place to stay, everything was so clean, the rooms are great and not tiny like in Tokyo. Honestly, one of the best places I've ever stayed!

Miinukset: Nothing!

Plussat: Everything but...

Miinukset: Disappointing breakfast, toast and jam only

Plussat: Great location, helpful English speaking staff, INSANELY GOOD BREAKFAST. I've been in hostels in 20 countries, this was by far the best I've ever been. The bathrooms are plenty and good, the hall has a very welcoming vibe, you can use the computer and wifi is relatively good.

Miinukset: I loved everything, really.

Plussat: The 4-bed room was nice and spacious. Breakfast was good, real convinient location

Miinukset: Outside of happy hour, drinks are not cheap.

Plussat: perfect

Miinukset: nothing

Plussat: Great ambiance for a Hostel, very clean and well equiped

Miinukset: the mattres quality can be improved, it was too soft and not very confortable to sleep

Plussat: THe breakfast was excelent! The staf was very nice with us, if we have any question, they have an answer.

Miinukset: The bed was the best. There was very big and in the room, all the persons were very quiet.

Plussat: Exceptional hostel. We stayed in a separate room which was perfect for couples. The room is small but designed to maximise the free area. Toilets and showers were always clean, with plenty of towels and slippers to use. The staff were extremely helpful, happy and very polite. They gave us good suggestions and also offered bike rental which was very useful to reach difficult areas without walking too much. Breakfast was great for us with small changes everyday.

Miinukset: Nothing, everything was really good.

Plussat: The facility was clean and comfortable

Plussat: The hair dryer is Dyson.

Miinukset: The shower is on the first floor not every floor has shower.

Plussat: Everything was great! Super clean! I stayed at the mixed dormitory. There was enough space for the luggage. The bed was comfortable, there were enough sockets to charge my phone and my power bank. The breakfast was delicious and a bit different every day, so you don't get bored with the same food and have a decent choice. You can also store some of your own food in the fridge. The staff was super friendly! I arrived early and it was safe to leave my luggage in the hostel before the check-in. The location is also 10 out of 10. The hostel is 5 minutes away from the Kyoto station, so it's easy to get to any sightseeing spot or other cities. I will recommend the hostel to my friends.

Plussat: The proximity to Kyoto station was excellent. Beds were extremely comfortable and you could choose the firmness of your pillow. We skipped breakfast as we had an early train to catch. The staff on duty, Dennis gave us a pack of bread and crossiants to take away. Very thoughtful of the hostel.

Miinukset: Room lights were quite dim. There were no Piece Hostel sign board at the entrance of the small lane leading to the hostel.

Plussat: Hienot näkymät olohuoneesta Fujille. Kotoisa. Kuljetus rautatieasemalta/asemalle. Rauhallinen paikka.

Plussat: Private onsen

Plussat: Convenient. Helpful staff who were extremely welcoming and informative.

Plussat: Friendly staff, Clean, Very very japanesse style room. Love this place..

Plussat: Family who ran the place were ever so friendly and helpful.

Plussat: Lovely welcoming owners. Good location in a quiet neighborhood, yet convenient to the station.

Plussat: Lovely accommodation for Kyoto. The staff was so helpful and friendly and it was a great base to explore Kyoto. Loved the little touches they have & enjoyed the onsen.

Plussat: This place goes the extra mille to make you feel welcome, including bringing fresh tea to your room once you arrive. They really represent Japanese hospitality!

Miinukset: There was a strict time rule on how long you can store luggage after check out, but one can make it work.

Plussat: Super friendly and helpful host - went out of their way to help when we needed to find a late night pharmacist. Every morning they'd ask our daily plans and prove us with super helpful information. Felt like home. Not for partying. Also loved the complimentary tea and water.

Miinukset: No food available but they do have a microwave. Maybe a little pricey but inline with location.

Plussat: This ryokan has got a japanese bath. The staff is very welcoming.

Plussat: A lovely calm, peaceful and family run ryokan. They made us very welcome, the onsen bath was a real bonus.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: I love that The Millenials Kyoto is located in the city centre. The staff are slightly more casual yet very professional. I’ve stayed in many capsule hotels and I love this one the most as you have enough room in your bedroom to store your luggage under the plush bed.

Miinukset: Every other capsule hotels I have stayed in I would have plenty to write for this section and I have stayed in highly rated ones. You cannot compete The Millennials. Next time I am in Japan I will stay with them in each city

Plussat: Great location and really clean. Staff very very helpful with everything. Will recommend and stay again

Miinukset: Just the doona on the bed was a little small as I’m 172cm.

Plussat: Free beer, bed was comfy, facilities clean. Just overall great place to stay

Miinukset: Washing machine was slightly broken as I put my coins in to wash my clothes but it didn't work. Luckily staff were able to help me fix the issue

Plussat: The location is great. The staff was really helpful and friendly.

Miinukset: If you are a light sleeper I would recommend either earplugs or hotel. There might be noises around the clock as it is more of a hostel type of a place.

Plussat: It's comfy, it's social, it's clean, everybkdy is friendly and it's affordable. Would recommend this place to anyone visiting any of their locations. Great concept. Even the showers are lovely.

Miinukset: A bit more variety for breakfast would be nice but otherwise this place is perfect.

Plussat: Nopea toimiva nettiyhteys

Plussat: The best sleep I have ever had! Hot chocolate was great! There is only one downside. After The Millennials it is difficult to stay in other hostels, they really suck in comparison to The Millennials :)

Plussat: Siisti ja rauhallinen paikka. 24/7 kahvi :) Sijainti erinomainen.

Miinukset: Aamiainen on pelkkää pullaa.

Plussat: The location was convenient. The capsules are clean and comfortable, so is the common room. And I loved the 1 hour free beer policy they have in place every day.

Plussat: Kind staff, excellent location & happy hour.

Miinukset: Bed was not so comfortable as I expected.

Plussat: The bed was very comfy and the fan kept the pod nice and cool (some reviews previously said that it was hot in the pods so I had been a little concerned). The vibe in the rooms was chilled and relaxing and everything was very clean and compact. Bathrooms and showers were lovely and we loved the novelty of controlling everything with the ipod. Location was perfect, we walked to the main nightlife areas easily and back at night and there was a subway within 5 mins walk to go see the other sites during the day

Miinukset: Nothing - we both loved it and would have happily stayed longer if we hadnt been going back to tokyo.

Plussat: The location is excellent

Plussat: Superb location at the intersection of the two Kyoto subway lines one block away.

Miinukset: I didn't like the fact that the only daily housekeeping was to replace the towels and empty the trash. If you wanted to have beds done or other cleaning it was an extra charge.

Plussat: We loved everything about Tokyu stay, it was the best place we stayed on our trip. The value for money is amazing. We also loved the free drink station.

Miinukset: Nothing. Everything was great.

Plussat: The location is amazing! It's located a few minutes away from Karasuma-Oike metro station where two lines intersect. It's a great station to move out to any part of the city. There are many restaurants and places of interest within walking distance from the hotel. The hotel facilities are new and very nice and comfortable.

Miinukset: Unfortunately there is no daily room cleaning (but they do replace the towels and empty the trash bin).

Plussat: Very clean and quiet. Very good amenities. Loved the laundry in the room.

Miinukset: The pillows a little uncomfortable.

Plussat: My entire family (multigenerational) was happy with the accommodations and amenities. Would absolutely recommend this hotel. Worth every penny.

Miinukset: Security was a little much - you could only get to your floor and the lobby. Great for a business traveler or someone traveling alone, but as a family, we like visiting each others' room to make plans, share the day's photos, etc. We should have all been put on one floor. But that is a minor complaint.

Plussat: Room is the usual bit of a tight squeeze that is pretty standard in larger Japanese cities. But just enough room for your stuff so you are not tripping over anything. Beds comfortable. They provide a comfortable robe/pj type garment (not actually a Hakata) that was great to sleep in. Did not mind no room cleaning/bed making. Loved washer/dryer in room. Loved free coffee/ soft drinks in lobby. Breakfast buffet geared towards Japanese version which was quite good quality. But there were also western options: croissants, coffee, milk, yogurt, fruit + eggs. Can highly reccomend this hotel for value/comfort.

Miinukset: Nothing at all apart from having to use eye shades to sleep past sunrise.

Plussat: Perfect modern all the facilities we needed Japanese style but room and bathroom quite big enough

Miinukset: Can’t really say very happy Missed breakfast one day Would be nice if breakfast was until 10.00 am rather than 9.30am

Plussat: Very good, and varied Japanese breakfast. The room was spacious and very comfortable. The free drinking machine in the lobby was a nice surprise. The hotel staff is very nice.

Miinukset: The "european" options of the breakfast could be better and more varied (cereals, better bread, etc...) An Onsen would make the hotel perfect.

Plussat: Really great location, terrific spacious room and LOVED having a washer/dryer. Incredibly helpful if you’re travelling around a bit.

Miinukset: If there was a brief written rundown on how to use the washing machine in languages other than Japanese that would be really handy.

Plussat: Locational was great close to subway and shopping and sights

Miinukset: It is very far from the city center. they wanted the money we didn't drink and they took it. honeymoon room. we were greeted with very poor amenities. the breakfast had very little food. definitely do not recommend.

Plussat: The breakfast was super served! With super colorful meal and variety in type of foods... bread, vegetables, fruits, yogourt and a nice coffee! The bathroom was well equipped with all the needs and essentials! I anticipated the information that we would be spending our first anniversary there and they have us a Matcha powder.

Miinukset: The cost x what the room offers I thought was quite expensive! I already stayed in other hotels in Kyoto which offers more commodities inside the room which was much cheaper! I confess that with the price that we paid for the room and taking account it was our anniversary, I was expecting a little more personalized reception and maybe a small upgrade!

Plussat: Great design, very spacious and super comfortable rooms especially by Japanese standards. Worked very well for our family of four.

Plussat: Great service, nice staff, super clean room, beautiful design and decoration

Miinukset: No parking lot for the cars

Plussat: Best hotel in Kyoto for family or couples or solo travel. Rooms are exceptional, amenities -outstanding. Felt very zen and peaceful. Its right next to one of the best and largest temples in Japan. Easy to access from Gojo station- 2 mins walk. So far our best hotel in Japan. Highly recommended to everyone. Oh- the breakfast is out of this world with freshest ingredients possible. WE LOVED IT! and we miss it now :(

Miinukset: Breakfast can have more options :)

Plussat: The most amazing staff I have come across at a hotel anywhere. First class service! If your in Kyoto be sure to compare to others you have been recommended.

Plussat: Very well located. Extremely clean and comfortable.

Plussat: Breakfast was based off of western or japanese options. There were a few a la carte options but overall the western breakfast was wonderful. Great combo and start to our days each morning.

Miinukset: More variety on the breakfast menu in the a la carte selection. The menu didn't really work if you had food restrictions/were vegan or vegetarian.

Plussat: The room was quite comfortable and the Japanese-style design was nice. We had a tatami area in the room and a wooden tub in the bathroom. The Staff was very helpful and friendly. Very clean.

Miinukset: The hotel was missing an Ofuro (commun bath from hot spring). The design of the bar should be revisited to create a better atmosphere and attract more people. It is good for the teatime, but not really to spend time after diner. The price of the breakfast was very expensive so we went outside.

Plussat: The room was elegant and spotless and the staff was extraordinary. They went out of their way to make us feel at home, befriended our baby, and offered fun lessons in the evening where we made origami. They even made a beautiful, personalized photo card for our son’s birthday. So incredibly thoughtful. An experience we will be sure to remember for years to come!

Plussat: Well decorated, clean, good prices, friendly staff.

Miinukset: N/A

Plussat: Staff, location and cleanliness

Miinukset: Room just a touch small!

Plussat: Hyvä ja viihtyisä lähiympäristö. Ostoskadut vieressä, mm. kuuluisa Nishiki Market. Ruokapaikkoja pilvin pimein. Lyhyt matka mm. Gyonin geisha-alueelle ja moneen muuhun

Plussat: The location of the hotel is great

Miinukset: The staff was a bit too cold ..

Plussat: Location was decent if you want quieter next to park in Shinjuku area. Lots of toiletries.

Miinukset: I had a double bed in room on 3rd floor which believe it or not was still underground with no view or outdoor light and no room to even open a suitcase. After 5 days it felt so claustrophobic. I was disappointed to learn they had many other rooms that were a little larger and for 5 days they should have put me in one. I know rooms are tiny in Tokyo but I checked around and there are lots of options better than this one. Perhaps if you decide to stay here ask for a higher room so you at least have some sunlight and maybe get a twin room so you can at least walk around. The other rooms on my floor had at least a little hallway when you walk in. It was depressing being in such a small room with no outside lighting.

Plussat: Hotel was located in a shopping mall so there were many restaurants and places to shop that made it very convenient. Had a Starbucks right down the street. Japanese soaking tub and shower added to experience.

Miinukset: Room a bit on the small side.

Plussat: Amazing hotel close to shopping area and Nishiki food market. Delicious breakfast and very comfi rooms.

Plussat: The staff Ms Yuki Uesaka at the concierge was very nice & helpful.

Plussat: The staff is beyond excellent, really going the extra mile!

Miinukset: All perfect.

Plussat: Ystävällinen henkilökunta, keskeinen sijainti

Miinukset: Pienehkö huone, hinta laatu suhde

Plussat: Great location and room

Miinukset: Liked everything

Plussat: Hotellin sijainti oli erinomainen. Se että wc ja kylpyhuone olivat erikseen oli plussaa. Huoneemme oli pohjoistornin ylimmässä kerroksessa ja siellä oli hyvin rauhallista. Tänne haluan tulla uudestaan.

Miinukset: Double roomissa oli yöpöytä ja -valo vain toisella puolella sänkyä. Toinen yöpyjistä oli niitä ilman. Tämä oli suuri puute!

Plussat: The swimming pool.

Miinukset: The price to value was very high and the hotel billed me twice accidentally.

Plussat: After having been in the hotel just one day, I was personally greeted by some staff - using my surname. That is what I call true customer focus.

Plussat: The eggs and coffee were good. The bacon was also good.

Miinukset: Couldn’t eat lunch in hotel before we left. No warning that travel company (not staying at hotel) had priority reservations so no tables available. Poor communication from concierge about dinner reservations. Breakfast was incredibly overpriced.

Miinukset: They woke us up at 7:50 to tell us about a restaurant we asked for breakfast recommendation. The room is too small, with to storage space for a couple, a view of "the city" looks like a slam, lack of a 5-star quality, yet the service was good.

Plussat: Discreet & the amazing attention to detail

Miinukset: Initially our room looked into someone’s toilet! We asked to be moved and we were & given French champagne!

Plussat: Italian restaurant and the Japanese restaurants are both good

Miinukset: There’s one guy at the concierge attitude is not very friendly! he never smile when you come to talk to him. And the rest of people are good.

Plussat: We loved the stunning river views from our beautiful hotel room. It’s outstanding decor & simplicity reflected contemporary Japanese design. It was centrally located, easy to walk to or to use the subway. We loved swimming in their cool pool.

Plussat: Breakfast and the restaurants were amazing. I loved the overall ambiance, decor, and complimentary bike tours of the city.

Miinukset: Too many children.

Plussat: So much of your experience of Kyoto is where you are staying. I am so glad I changed hotels to stay at the Ritz one night. The service is outstanding, the location is incredible, and I had one of the nicest spa experiences of my whole life. Staying here will be one of my top memories of my lifetime. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Plussat: Beautiful accommodations - nice design and attentive staff

Miinukset: While you expect to pay extra for such luxury accommodation the price charged was excessive in my assessment compared to other accommodations available given the limited number of amenities available - 2 restaurants only in particular.

Plussat: The staff is very friendly and helpful. My girlfriend was headache at the midnight and they are willing to help to buy pain killer at that point of time. Very flexible & helpful arrangement. Able to help purchase Japanese sweet in advance. Besides, the hotel located beside the river and the view is simply superb.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Everything’s was amazing

Miinukset: The choices of food not that much

Plussat: Very nice hotel, just a few minutes walk from station in a very nice street I liked it very much

Plussat: a nice spread for breakfast.

Plussat: Location close to railway station and overall comfort of the hotel.

Miinukset: Poor mastery of English at the front desk.

Plussat: The design, the cleanliness, the location, the room size, the bed, the table space, the make up mirror.... everything!

Miinukset: Nothing, it was perfect

Plussat: Hyvä pesula ja henkilökunta avuliasta.

Miinukset: Hieman lisää tilaa hotellihuoneeseen.

Plussat: Location and hotel conditions were fantastic.

Plussat: Location is good.

Miinukset: Nearly can’t find the entrance of the hotel door.

Plussat: Olisi kiva, jos henkilökunta puhuisi edes auttavasti muuta kuin japania. Myös kaikki materiaali huoneessa oli vain japaniksi. Erinomaisella paikalla. Hyvä hotelli, huone aika pieni.

Plussat: location

Miinukset: Room too small

Plussat: The location was great! It was very hot in Kyoto, but you can stay out of the sun and still go shopping because it's connected to the station underground. The shower was crazy posh (it had an overhead showerhead). Breakfast was buffet style and had so many options. It's also only a block away from Higashi-Honganji Temple. Really nice staff.

Miinukset: Breakfast was a little bit pricey (1500 yen). The hallways were really dark (dark carpet and walls, low lighting).

Plussat: We did not see any staff as only saw st check in then check out was done electronically on a machine -

Miinukset: Beds were very very hard

Plussat: Fabulous location close by Kyoto station, very comfortable room a good size too.

Plussat: The staff were exceptional. We booked two rooms of different categories and they were both extremely comfortable and the bathrooms were luxurious.

Plussat: Excellent location, clean room, room was big and luxurious

Miinukset: The pillow wasn’t great

Plussat: Hiljainen miellyttävä ja siisti huone

Miinukset: Erikoinen ja kallis aamiainen

Plussat: The Japanese bath facilities and comfort in the room. Location is Top and a good value for money

Plussat: New. Clean, friendly staff. Excellent location, close to metro stations and walking distance to a lot of attractions and restaurants. Provided kids pyjamas and toiletries as well.

Miinukset: A bit small.

Plussat: Perfectly clean hotel with it`s own onsen very close to everything. Located right on the river, 3 min to subway line and bus stops, just 10 min walkong to Gion and 5 to Pontocho, 15 min by subway from the railway station. The stuff is really helpfull and speaks english well. Room after Tokyo seemed huge and has all facilities you may want including pijamas. There is a private onsen onsite and it is good as well.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The staff at the reception counter were very helpful. They gave accurate directions to places where we wanted to go. They were able to speak quite good English, so that helped a lot in communication. When we checked out, one of the female staff escorted us to the waiting taxi and bowed as the taxi drove off! Wow I felt great!

Miinukset: It would be good if the restaurant was opened for dinner.

Plussat: Great size room, separate sofa and TV area great for relaxing with river view.

Miinukset: Pillows not the most comfortable.

Plussat: I love the spa and location

Plussat: Having a garden view room was very beautiful. The half bath was great for a private soak. The location of the hotel is excellent for shopping and catching trains.

Miinukset: It is a bit hard to fit luggage in the room, but that is standard for Japanese hotels. I put my case on the couch.

Plussat: Modern and very clean hotel. The location was excellent - near shopping, public transportation (buses and subway), restaurants, convenience stores. And the room was relatively quiet despite being in a busy area. The staff were very friendly and helpful. There are laundry facilities on site as well. I did not try the hotel restaurant or public baths. I would definitely consider staying there again.

Miinukset: The room was quite small - I know it's probably average for Japan but there was very little space for our suitcases. The bathroom was also tiny but functional. The bed was a little too firm. The lighting in the bathroom wasn't great - pulling back the curtains was definitely necessary to get ready in the morning.

Plussat: Breakfast excellent, Location OKVery Very Nice Stay. Good Value for the price.

Plussat: Size of room - large. Friendly staff.

Miinukset: Location I think we would have been better off closer to town but then we loved the peace and quiet.

Plussat: Size of rooms, cleanliness, staff

Miinukset: Restaurants very expensive

Plussat: Nothing

Miinukset: The staff there are very rude

Plussat: Outstanding service and facility.

Miinukset: A bit removed from the downtown part of Kyoto (this is only a minor drawback), but - on the positive side - close to the Imperial Palace.

Plussat: This is an outstanding hotel with top class facilities. The entrance hall and lobby is beautifully kept and staff were very helpful. The room is a 5 star hotel room with all the mod cons. Bathroom is huge with a separate toilet area. Lovely relaxing place to stay in Kyoto. Would HIGHLY recommend it. The shuttle bus to the subway station is free and runs every 20 mins!

Plussat: Very comfortable and clean hotel, friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast and very well kept premises.

Miinukset: Nothing in particular

Plussat: Beautiful and luxurious. Very good concierge. Huge rooms, great amenities.

Miinukset: In house restaurants very expensive.

Plussat: Good service in every step!

Miinukset: 1. the hotel TV has only one English channel, 10 Japanese channels. 2. there is no gym facilities, no swimming pool 3. Buffett food has very few items 4. very little information about available local tours

Plussat: Fabulous facility, spacious and very comfortable

Miinukset: Last cation, not walking distance to main attractions, can to use Taxis

Plussat: This hotel was gorgeous, with a very comfortable bed, luxurious bathroom, and friendly, attentive staff.

Miinukset: The location of this hotel is not great for sightseeing or leaving the hotel for a meal. The shuttle bus to the subway line is handy though (I just wish I knew I about it before hailing a cab to get there from downtown).

Plussat: Hotel was in the perfect location and was really well priced for what we got. Very soft comfortable beds which was a nice change. Would definitely stay here again.

Plussat: The staff are so generous and kind!!

Plussat: Hotel staff were extremely pleasant and helpful, Our second time at the hotel which is in a great location

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The location was excellent and the room was more spacious than typical Japanese hotel rooms.

Miinukset: The breakfast wasn’t great. The potatoes were cold, I’m not sure why they weren’t kept on a heated plate? And the western options were quite limited.

Plussat: The location of the hotel is excellent. Plenty to shop and dine very nearby. Great staff, very good rooms, very quiet location.

Miinukset: The breakfast is quite tailored for Japanese travellers. Most of the food is not for Westerners unfortunately. I think it is included in the price and therefore you can't complain much, but if you are Japanese or like to eat "Asian" in the morning, then the breakfast is great. Would be great if the hotel has a small gym too.

Plussat: The location is excellent, it’s in a very nice area and there are busses to everywhere in Kyoto almost outside the front door

Plussat: Breakfast was excellent.

Miinukset: Nothing. All good.

Plussat: Fantastic location very clean great breakfast ...

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Location excellent & walking distance from station. Very comfortable bed. Staff so very helpful.

Plussat: Keskeinen sijainti lähellä Shinjukun asemaa. Kaikki on puhdasta ja siistiä, vaikka economy-huoneemme ei muuten ollut mitenkään erityinen. Kelpo aamiainen.

Miinukset: Todella pienet huoneet (vaikea saada kaksi matkalaukkua auki samaan aikaan). Huoneestamme oli hyvin vaatimaton näköala vastakkaiseen toimistorakennukseen.

Plussat: Loistava sijainti ja avulias henkilökunta.

Miinukset: Kohtuullinen aamupala,

Plussat: Great location

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Very comfortable and clean. Spacious and modern room if you compare with the competitors around the area. Good breakfast. We had an amazing stay.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: the bed!

Miinukset: almost none

Plussat: The room was clean and comfortable, and most importantly soundproof, with the exception of those passing by in the corridor. I was very impressed with the accessories in the bathroom that were supplied by the hotel, hairbrush, toothpaste and toothbrush etc. Breakfast was a delight, with so much variety and opportunity to experience Japanese cuisine. There is really no need to eat for some time after! I found the staff friendly and helpful. It was a delight to stay at this hotel. どうもありがとうごさいました！

Plussat: Nice room and nice bathroom. Very clean. Good location. Good breakfast (except it ends way too early). Nice communal baths.

Miinukset: Breakfast hours should be more flexible. At 10am they remove everything. Too early for families with teenagers. Ended up wasting many breakfast tickets. Staff could be more flexible and customer-centric: for instance, they offer free wine (very cheap Italian wine but still a nice gesture) from 17h to 19h. We came one evening at 19h03 and they said it was too late. Any hotel I've been to in the past... They would simply get the bottle back and serve us. But Japan service is good yet not flexible at all! Should empower staff to make those customer - friendly decisions...

Plussat: Great location close to subway. Brilliant facilities.

Plussat: Very new and confy hotel. The Japanese baths for the evening after visiting was fantastic! The hotel also organised an evening with a Maiko (Geisha student) which was really great to get a glimpse on the world of Geishas whi ate very hard to see otherwise.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Fantastic location. Very good Japanese and Occidental breakfast. Very helpful staff. clean room.

Plussat: It is simply warming and welcoming. Lounge bar very good and relaxing. Staff very kind and helpful. Easy to get to the hotel

Plussat: If you come with a luggage, please come out from NO.24 exit of the subway station. You can enjoy the snack all day except breakfast for free. The staffs are helpful.

Plussat: aamiainen, eurooppalaisen ja japanilaisen yhdistelmä, oli aivan erinomainen; hotellin sijainti oli itse valitsemani ja siksi täysin oikea

Plussat: Drink service at the front desk all day is the best feeling warm and care from the hotel.

Miinukset: Onsen was not as I expected, but it's totally acceptable.

Plussat: Breakfast and dinner were truly wonderful experiences. We wanted a fully immersive Ryokan experience and we were not disappointed. The location was right in the middle of Gion with good access to some stunning places. The onsen was wonderful.

Miinukset: Not particularly close to a train/tube station so if you are arriving from Kyoto main station, I would recommend taking a taxi. It is very expensive and difficult to justify the price but as a one-off experience, I guess we had to treat ourselves.

Plussat: EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE! The rooms were everything you would imagine and more. Location, location, location! Everyone in the family loved it.

Miinukset: We loved everything!

Plussat: If you want a taste of traditional Japan, look no further! The place was wonderful, I was given a big room furnished with typical Japanese furniture; a private onsen was available as well downstairs. Every guest has his/her personal room attendant, and mine has been wonderful, preparing my room and explaining me everything, also welcoming me with some delicious matcha. I do recommend having the kaiseki breakfast in your room for a wonderful good morning, and if you want the definitive experience, treat yourself with a dinner in the company of a geiko-san and a maiko-san. I would give 11/10 if I could, and I'll surely come back!

Miinukset: There are no metro/rail stations nearby, buy it's a price to pay if you want to stay in the Gion district, so it's not really a defect. And luxury comes at a premium, of course.

Plussat: We loved staying here! All of the staff were super friendly and easy to communicate with even if you speak very little Japanese. Our room was spacious and beautiful and we loved having breakfast and dinner served in the room. All of the food was delicious and the tatami mats were surprisingly comfortable! Definitely worth staying a night here on your trip to Kyoto! The location also cannot be beat and you can walk right into the Gion area to see nearby temples, eat sweets, and visit cute shops.

Plussat: Beautiful stay with delicious meals for us, kids found it a bit more challenging but at the end of the day we stayed here for us!

Plussat: The staff is impeccable, always kind and helpful. Overall, I felt so well taken care of by everyone. The room was spacious and it was nice to have a private bath. The sunken tub was heavenly. It was nice to have a separate sitting area and fridge. The dinner and breakfast are good and a great way to experience eastern dining, but it was too much food for one small person. So tackle it with an empty stomach. The room attendant for dinner spoke some English and did her best to translate the dishes for me. I didn't expect her to do that, but appreciated it a lot. The public bath was nice and provided everything you needed, it's small so a nice way to start if like me you've never been to one before and need to learn proper etiquette. Slippers, geta and clothes are provided to wear on the property and for sleeping. The tabi socks, stationary, towel and napkin make nice souvenirs. The property is well-maintained and quiet. The bedding is comfortable. I loved that the air condition didn't freeze you to death like in the US, but was set to a comfortable level. I loved the little touches like the old school phone, the decorative keychain, the cloth covering the TV. Maruyama Park is beautiful, peaceful and just a short walk. It was a nice way to spend the morning. Strolling the narrow streets during the day was great. There are lots of shrines, pagodas and shopping in easy walking distance. Definitely an area to get the feel of old-world Japan. There is a rickshaw company across the street if you'd prefer to tour the area that way.

Miinukset: There wasn't anything I didn't like about the ryokan. However, I was surprised how few people were out in the evening and did feel a bit uncomfortable walking alone on the dark narrow streets. I had expected lots of lanterns lit and lining the street and many people strolling around in the evening. I recommend grabbing convenience store food and placing it in the refrigerator for dinner or taking a cab at night if you don't get the room service dinner.

Plussat: We loved our stay at Gion Hatanaka. Fuki was such a wonderful room attendant.... she answered ALL of our questions and made our stay fantastic!!

Plussat: The receptionist at the front desk is very friendly and helpful. He explained all the rules and talked about the facility. The room is quite nice, the toilet and bathroom were clean. There’s a TV, fridge and water boiler. There’s a public bath, there were no people when I went to take a bath late at night and in the early morning. There’s a shrine, large temple and a park right nearby.

Miinukset: The cost is pricey but you get what you paid for.

Plussat: everything was perfect, location, service was unbelievable the staff could not have been more welcoming and friendly

Miinukset: if I have to make a comment on this it would be the breakfast was a little too much different choices in one go.

Plussat: Amazing service, peaceful, clean rooms. The Onsen - public bath - was simply amazing to bathe in the traditional japanese way. Location is fabulous for old Gion. I chose to stay one night as it was my first time in a Ryokan. The amazing staff explained everything to me and it was lovely to change into relaxed Japanese clothes which were provided. I would definitely return.

Plussat: The bed was spacious enough. They offer free breakfast which consist of two slices of bread with homemade jam, orange juice or milk or coffee. The host was really nice, they also sell the kyoto bus pass.

Miinukset: Everything was great. Too bad the 206 bus which goes to kyoto Station, is always full.

Plussat: The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the area etc. Very helpful and great to talk with. The guesthouse is close to lots of things to do and see. On the main bus line. We hired the bikes to ride along the river and the tori gates. The room was very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious even included homemade jam.

Miinukset: Nil

Plussat: Good location, clean

Miinukset: Some inconsistency with approach to guests, quite loud on the ground floor

Plussat: We had a room on 2 levels which was a nice change from a double. 2 nights good sleep.

Plussat: Great for the price. Would definitely go back.

Plussat: Great staff and location was perfect

Plussat: Cozy and practical, I would stay again

Plussat: Really enjoyed our long stay. The family room had a split floor plan so my husband and I could have some space from our kids (we had a real bed on the low level while they used the convertible futon “sofa” on the entrance level. There was a couch overlooking a little garden outside our room that we used a lot;my daughters also liked hanging out in the one alcoved table and bench seating area in the common area. The staff were all lovely and helped in whatever you might need.

Miinukset: Is in a great area for walking to many sites in the Higashiyama area, but it is a lot of walking between them. We found it most practical to take a cab whenever we needed to get back to Kyoto Station (cost around $11) to then take a train to other parts of the city. So sometimes I regretted not booking us in the station area to be closer to transportation. But the guesthouse was so pleasant that I wouldn’t take back my decision to stay there!

Plussat: Nice common space

Miinukset: No parking