Name: Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto
Address: Shimogyo-ku Karasuma Takatsuji Higashi-Iru, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, JP
Price range: US$151–US$2,165 per night
Rating: 8.83

What guests think

At Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto, travelers consistently praise the exceptionally friendly service, notably spacious rooms and bathrooms, and a convenient yet quiet location near the subway and shopping streets, creating an easy base for sightseeing and family stays.

Breakfast, especially the buffet and Japanese options, is widely appreciated for quality and variety. Common drawbacks are an older, traditional style with dated furnishings in places, occasional room odors or small cleanliness issues, language or check-in inconsistencies, and unexpected parking charges. Expect a comfortable, service-forward stay in a large, classic hotel.

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Facilities

Classic, well-kept property with a grand lobby. On-site parking is available, though fees surprised some guests.

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6

Donlawat

24 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Decent hotel located close to the central area. I was impressed with receptionist that willing to inform about the hotel. However, front staff was lack of willing to help an un reliable. I have been told by their staff via expedia chat that I can park for free until 13.00 of check out date, but when I arrived suddenly charged 1500 yen and have to pay extra after 12.00pm with irresponsible to the previous info.

4

MIN

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

日航ホテル二日泊まりましたですが、駐車料金3000円取られた，いろいろホテルに泊まることが有ります，駐車料金払うことは初めてです。

10

mu-

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

部屋も広く清潔で見晴らしもいいし価格もリーズナブルで良かったです。駐車場1500円はちょっとだけ割高感ありますが京都だしね。

8

Alison

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel lobby was very grand. Our king room was spacious and clean but in need of renovation. We ate in the restaurant twice and each time it was very good especially during the Happy Hour. Getting an English newspaper every morning was a nice touch.

10

Yumiko

7 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good room size. Many hotel rooms in Japan are so tiny, but this hotel offers a nice size. We could relax. The facility is outdated, but it is well maintained and clean.

8

Derick

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff was top notch, great service. The hotel is in a quiet area, but not a far walk from the busy shopping areas. The hotel is dated a little, but well kept. Reminds me of more classic style Japan.

10

Lori

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lobby is spacious and beautifully decorated

10

Michael

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice hotel seemingly transported directly from the decadent 1960s (but updated). Excellent staff and location. Very comfortable

10

Jean-Philippe

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice hotel in nice surrounding. Convenient to park, big room with bathroom. Nice breakfast buffet

10

YUKO

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

館内全て清潔感があり、客室も広々としており過ごしやすかったです。バスルームも広かったので子連れでの利用には適していました。立地も良く、駐車場があるのも非常にありがたかったのでまた利用したいと思います。ありがとうございました！

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently describe rooms and public areas as very clean and well maintained, with housekeeping attentive. A few guests reported issues such as dust or musty/smoke odors in certain rooms.

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10

Hamza

27 Feb 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean room, excellent staff and service.

10

TOMOKO

28 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

机周りに、特に横のところに埃があった。また、机とガラスの間は汚なかった。

10

Ricardo

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Cleanliness, efficient staff, good breakfast, clean and comfortable room.

10

Fumika

6 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,332 nights

広々とした清潔な部屋で、調度品や備品などに細やかな気配りが感じられました。お風呂が広いのが使いやすくてとても良かったです。

10

Naseem

29 Nov 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel. Staff are helpful & always available to solve any issues & go above & beyond. It’s clean & updated. Good location. Breakfast was good with great variety & exceptional service although the coffee can be improved upon. It’s like hotels used to be before Covid. Nikko Princess is back to the old standards but many others are not. Had a great stay & would definitely recommend this hotel.

6

MIRCEA

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Japanese breakfast was very good, good location; the regular breakfast was average. On the bad note, the check in was unpleasant, the room was musty and had a cigarette smell. It took almost an hour to get another room on a different floor. The lobby is super bright , not very inviting , it looks like a communist hotel.

10

Sumei

18 Dec 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

稍微有點舊但設施維護很好

10

James

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice, clean, and friendly hotel! Highly recommended

4

Kazuya

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

汚くて狭い部屋でした。

10

Norihisa

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

素晴らしいホテルでした。スタッフの対応は、この値段で宿泊できるホテルよりも格段に上。レベルが違うという感じでした。部屋も広く、清潔であり、全くストレスを感じませんでした。アメニティも素晴らしい。ネスプレッソも2種用意され、部屋でエスプレッソを楽しめました。朝食がすごい。和食と洋食が選べます。2階と1階でレストラン自体が別になります。洋食を選びました。豊富な種類から選べるバフェスタイルで、少量ずつ多くの種類を楽しむことをトライしたのですが、全種類制覇することは叶いませんでした。余りにも種類が多く、おなかが膨れすぎて、食べきれませんでした。無茶苦茶満足した朝食でした。ホテルの場所も非常に良くて、地下鉄四条駅のすぐそば。どこへ行くにも便利なロケーションで、観光の拠点としてバッチリなホテルです。もう一度、というよりも、何度でも利用したいホテルです。

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Rooms

Rooms are notably spacious by Kyoto standards with large, comfortable bathrooms; many appreciate the quiet and traditional decor. Several note the property is older, with dated furnishings or occasional quirks.

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Linda

31 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I got a creepy feeling the first time I entered the room. Old architecture, old futniture, old drapes. Catered towards 60+ people. Spacious. However, I do not recommend and I personally will never come back.

6

Jonathan

18 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in different hotels of Nikko through out Japan, thus so far this was the oldest/dated facility we came across. We had 2 rooms for 2 nights. Beds were super uncomfortable and it was a pain to spend 2 nights at this hotel. We wanted to cancel our last night of stay, but hotel would not accept it. Walking to busy area was easy. More on the quiet area of town but nearby the shopping district. Many newly built hotels in Kyoto, we would definitely pick another hotel when we revisit and not be coming back to this hotel.

10

Yumiko

7 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good room size. Many hotel rooms in Japan are so tiny, but this hotel offers a nice size. We could relax. The facility is outdated, but it is well maintained and clean.

10

JACKIE

3 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel room was spacious. Service was detailed.

8

Hemdeep

28 Nov 2023

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Very good location, very large rooms and bathrooms by Kyoto standards and everything was clean. However, the staff wasn’t as nice as the one we experienced at Hyatt Regency in Kyoto (we had split our five nights between these two hotels) nor were the amenities as good. The hotel is dated (late 60s / early 70s) but everything works and is clean. So, great value for money if you’re looking for something in the central Kyoto area.

10

Christopher

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Rooms were great. Older build but very good quality. Well maintained and very clean. Great service and staff. Location right in the center is fabulous. Will definitely stay again

10

JUNYOUNG

6 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Large room and bathroom make me confortable.

10

Norihisa

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

素晴らしいホテルでした。スタッフの対応は、この値段で宿泊できるホテルよりも格段に上。レベルが違うという感じでした。部屋も広く、清潔であり、全くストレスを感じませんでした。アメニティも素晴らしい。ネスプレッソも2種用意され、部屋でエスプレッソを楽しめました。朝食がすごい。和食と洋食が選べます。2階と1階でレストラン自体が別になります。洋食を選びました。豊富な種類から選べるバフェスタイルで、少量ずつ多くの種類を楽しむことをトライしたのですが、全種類制覇することは叶いませんでした。余りにも種類が多く、おなかが膨れすぎて、食べきれませんでした。無茶苦茶満足した朝食でした。ホテルの場所も非常に良くて、地下鉄四条駅のすぐそば。どこへ行くにも便利なロケーションで、観光の拠点としてバッチリなホテルです。もう一度、というよりも、何度でも利用したいホテルです。

10

Shannon

15 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The hotel is a bit older but we still liked it. The shower was spacious. Everything was walking distance. Super convenient! We will definitely stay here again!

10

YUKO

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

館内全て清潔感があり、客室も広々としており過ごしやすかったです。バスルームも広かったので子連れでの利用には適していました。立地も良く、駐車場があるのも非常にありがたかったのでまた利用したいと思います。ありがとうございました！

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Service

Service is widely praised as exceptionally friendly, attentive, and helpful, from door staff to housekeeping and concierge, with thoughtful assistance on transport and special needs. There are occasional complaints about check-in handling, inconsistent English ability, or unhelpful responses.

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10

Bing

28 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We were delighted to find a spacious room and encounter courteous staff during our stay. Despite we don’t speak Japanese language, we were able to seek assistance from helpful staff members who patiently assisted us in planning our travel itinerary.

10

YASUSH

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

スタッフの丁寧なメール対応、受付の対応素晴らしい

6

SILVIA

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The hotel is beautiful and the stuff is friendly. However, nobody speaks English, which is difficult if you are staying in a hotel of international acclaim. They did not inform us that we needed reservations to eat at any of the restaurants on New Year’s Day. They only advised us to make reservations for New Year’s Eve, and we found ourselves Without any food or options as every restaurant in town was closed. Furthermore, we found it very disappointing that the bar closed down at 10 PM on New Year’s Eve.

10

Md Akhtar

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

When we checked in, the staff member who assisted us kept saying “Please turn on the TV in your room to check” no matter what we asked, and gave almost no explanation. That part was disappointing. However, all the other staff members were very kind and left a good impression. The location was great, and the breakfast was delicious, so I would like to stay there again.

10

Timothy

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The staff was unbelievably polite and helpful. They could not have done a better job. Service is always great in Japan, but this is the best I have ever seen. We really appreciated their efforts.

6

Jose

27 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff service not very good

10

Olivia

10 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy access to subway station. Staff really helpful in getting our luggage arranged for transfer to next hotel. Room really spacious but little old. I would definitely stay @ this property again.

10

Simrita

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Rooms and amenities were great. The staff were extremely helpful when someone in our party was injured. Could not recommend this location enough!

10

Joshuea

25 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff greeted and reviewed all options with us. Walked us to our room and ensured we understood how everything worked. A nice place overall

10

Pei Ling

5 Feb 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Warm and sincere hospitality especially from Concierge team Concierge Chef and Irene. I stayed at Prince Hotel in Shinagawa years ago, it was beautiful during the Cherry Blossom season, the service standard at Nikko Princess is excellent. It’s within walking distance to numerous places. If you are a first timer, it’s ok to visit Nishiki Market just once. Check in advance for key festivals during your visit, to optimise your experience in Kyoto. Pace is leisurely here.

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Location

Central and walkable, near Shijo subway, shopping streets, and eateries, yet set on a quieter street. Guests find it convenient for sightseeing with easy access to buses, taxis, and major areas.

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Roy

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It is a nice hotel and not in a busy area, so it's quiet for a bigger hotel, but odd it is in a rather quaint neighborhood. Easily walkable to a subway station and to the main shopping boulevard. Many small streets with shops and restaurants nearby and worth exploring. Convenience store and post office a short walk away.

10

Thomas

3 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The Nikko Princess Hotel was an excellent stay for us. Its location met our agenda very nicely. Kyoto is a city that is best appreciated by walking or public transit, and the hotel is located in walking distance of central Kyoto. There are many places to eat and shop nearby as well as access to tourist spots. Our only complaint is that Expedia mess up our reservation so that we ended up in a Smoking Room, not the Non-Smoking we had requested. However, the Princess Hotel did everything they could to make surewe were comfortable.

10

HARIHARAN

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Quiet location in a bustling area. Quick and easy access to the subway station and the shopping/ dining areas.

10

Ming Mei

5 Aug 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The room is big and maintain clean every day. Close to 新京極商店街 and 錦市場。

8

ALEJANDRO

12 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel.friendly staff.good location and clean

8

WING SHUI

28 Jul 2023

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Stayed 8 nights

Great location and a comfortable hotel to stay

8

Atsuko

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

地下鉄、バスとも便利な立地にあります。ホテル自体は静かな雰囲気の場所にあり、数分歩くだけで四条の繁華街の雰囲気を楽しめます。サービスも良好です。

10

Christopher

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Rooms were great. Older build but very good quality. Well maintained and very clean. Great service and staff. Location right in the center is fabulous. Will definitely stay again

10

Araceli Julia

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Good hotel in a convenient Kyoto location, near subway and bus stops. The rooms are large by Japanese standards. The are 2 convenience stores very near and a number of restaurants. It's easy to catch a taxi from the hotel. The service was exceptional, very polite and efficient staff. A highly recommended hotel for Kyoto.

10

Norihisa

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

素晴らしいホテルでした。スタッフの対応は、この値段で宿泊できるホテルよりも格段に上。レベルが違うという感じでした。部屋も広く、清潔であり、全くストレスを感じませんでした。アメニティも素晴らしい。ネスプレッソも2種用意され、部屋でエスプレッソを楽しめました。朝食がすごい。和食と洋食が選べます。2階と1階でレストラン自体が別になります。洋食を選びました。豊富な種類から選べるバフェスタイルで、少量ずつ多くの種類を楽しむことをトライしたのですが、全種類制覇することは叶いませんでした。余りにも種類が多く、おなかが膨れすぎて、食べきれませんでした。無茶苦茶満足した朝食でした。ホテルの場所も非常に良くて、地下鉄四条駅のすぐそば。どこへ行くにも便利なロケーションで、観光の拠点としてバッチリなホテルです。もう一度、というよりも、何度でも利用したいホテルです。

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Dining

Breakfast receives strong praise for quality and variety, with both buffet and Japanese sets; several also enjoyed on-site restaurants like teppanyaki and Chinese. Some mention average or crowded breakfasts and limited venue hours.

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DANIELA

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Enjoyed both the buffet breakfast and the traditional Japanese breakfast.

10

Wendy

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great property and amazing buffet breakfast.

10

Robert

24 Apr 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Only problem was main cafe/restaurant was closed two evenings.

6

MIRCEA

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Japanese breakfast was very good, good location; the regular breakfast was average. On the bad note, the check in was unpleasant, the room was musty and had a cigarette smell. It took almost an hour to get another room on a different floor. The lobby is super bright , not very inviting , it looks like a communist hotel.

8

Alison

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel lobby was very grand. Our king room was spacious and clean but in need of renovation. We ate in the restaurant twice and each time it was very good especially during the Happy Hour. Getting an English newspaper every morning was a nice touch.

10

Fernando

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

La habitación estaba excelente, los servicios de calidad, los alimentos en el buffet y en el restaurante de Tepanyaki excelentes. Todo el personal muy amable, con gusto regreso ahí.

8

Richard

15 Nov 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice hotel. Food options were expensive

8

y

10 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

お正月と言うことで、おせちや和食を期待していましたが、すべて洋食で白米や味噌汁も無かったのでショックでした。よく調べれば良かったのですがビッフェじゃ無く、和食にすれば良かったです。スタッフの対応は良かったのです。

10

Norihisa

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

素晴らしいホテルでした。スタッフの対応は、この値段で宿泊できるホテルよりも格段に上。レベルが違うという感じでした。部屋も広く、清潔であり、全くストレスを感じませんでした。アメニティも素晴らしい。ネスプレッソも2種用意され、部屋でエスプレッソを楽しめました。朝食がすごい。和食と洋食が選べます。2階と1階でレストラン自体が別になります。洋食を選びました。豊富な種類から選べるバフェスタイルで、少量ずつ多くの種類を楽しむことをトライしたのですが、全種類制覇することは叶いませんでした。余りにも種類が多く、おなかが膨れすぎて、食べきれませんでした。無茶苦茶満足した朝食でした。ホテルの場所も非常に良くて、地下鉄四条駅のすぐそば。どこへ行くにも便利なロケーションで、観光の拠点としてバッチリなホテルです。もう一度、というよりも、何度でも利用したいホテルです。

10

Kazunori

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

浴室の使い勝手が日本式でとてもゆっくりできました一般のホテルのサニタリ－形態だとこうはいきません中華レストランの質も高いです

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Month	Average price
January	US$113
February	US$122
March	US$169
April	US$193
May	US$149
June	US$109
July	US$116
August	US$113
September	US$190
October	US$198
November	US$211
December	US$146

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15 $2,165	16 $363	17 $209
18 $306	19 $246	20 $486	21 $342	22 $455	23 $234	24 $996
25 $250	26 $241	27 $201	28 $183	29 $210	30 $241	31 $326

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $183	2 $183	3 $151	4 $228	5 $235	6 $235	7 $308
8 $168	9 $151	10 $184	11 $184	12 $202	13 $221	14 $331
15 $240	16 $201	17 $230	18 $211	19 $192	20 $192	21 $346
22 $316	23 $202	24 $184	25 $230	26 $244	27 $334	28 $996
29 $212	30 $168

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