Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER
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About this property
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Amenities
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Dining
At Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 185 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
Located in Kyoto (Downtown Kyoto), Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER is within a 10-minute walk of Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Shijo Street and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Pontocho Alley.
What's nearby
Nishiki Market(0.3 miles)
Teramachi Street(0.3 miles)
Kyoto International Manga Museum(0.4 miles)
Kawaramachi Street(0.4 miles)
Shijo Street(0.4 miles)
Kiyamachi Street(0.5 miles)
Pontocho Alley(0.5 miles)
Sanjo Street(0.6 miles)
Lake Biwa Canal(0.6 miles)
Kamo River(0.6 miles)
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden(0.7 miles)
Gion Shirakawa Area(0.8 miles)
Nijō Castle(0.9 miles)
Minamiza Theater(0.9 miles)
Hanamikoji Street(0.9 miles)
Itami Airport (ITM)(28.9 miles)
Kobe Airport (UKB)(50 miles)
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)(61 miles)
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Currency Exchange
Safe-Deposit Box
Garden
Location
45-1, Hishiya-cho, Higashiiru, Higashinotoin, Sanjo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Karasuma, Kyoto, Japan
Nishiki Market (0.3 miles)
Teramachi Street (0.3 miles)
Kyoto International Manga Museum (0.4 miles)
Kawaramachi Street (0.4 miles)
Shijo Street (0.4 miles)
Kiyamachi Street (0.5 miles)
Room options
6
Superior Without Washing Machine, 1 Queen Bed (160Cm)
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
291 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Superior, 1 King Bed (180Cm + Extra)
1 King Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 3
344 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Accessible, 2 Beds (120Cm×2)
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
388 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
7
Junior Suite, 2 Beds (160Cm×2)
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
581 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
6
Deluxe, 2 Beds (120Cm×2)
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
388 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
7
Superior with Washing Machine, 1 Queen Bed (160Cm)
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
291 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Superior, 2 Beds (120Cm×2)
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
323 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Superior, 1 King Bed (180Cm)
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
323 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER
9.4
Superb
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Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER earns praise for its central, walkable location near markets and transit, spotless modern design with Japanese touches, helpful staff, and relaxing public baths, with many guests also enjoying comfortable rooms and an inviting bar.
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Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER earns praise for its central, walkable location near markets and transit, spotless modern design with Japanese touches, helpful staff, and relaxing public baths, with many guests also enjoying comfortable rooms and an inviting bar.
Some rooms are spacious and tech-equipped, while a few note limited storage or frosted, non-exterior windows with no outside view; select rooms include a washer/dryer. Breakfast and the on-site restaurant receive mixed feedback: many enjoyed the house-made cheese and tasty options, but others found breakfast expensive or limited, and some thought dinner portions small. Overall, it’s a polished, tranquil base well suited to full days of sightseeing and quiet evenings.
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Facilities
Public baths are a standout and often described as relaxing; the bar/lounge is appreciated, and the self-service laundry is convenient.
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Gautier
May 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very serene place, LOVED the unique oasis the public bath created.
Very serene place, LOVED the unique oasis the public bath created.
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michael
Nov 25, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Ideal location to main attractions. The baths are incredible. Staff very friendly. Facilities clean and beautiful. Highly recommended. Suggestion: more English speaking
Ideal location to main attractions. The baths are incredible. Staff very friendly. Facilities clean and beautiful. Highly recommended. Suggestion: more English speaking
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Lisa
Oct 25, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Our stay was wonderful, probably the best hotel we stayed in during our 11 nights in Japan. The rooms were clean and comfortable and the staff was friendly. The bar was a nice feature when coming back from a long day of exploring. The onsen was also lovely, I went around dinner time and I was the only one there. Would definitely recommend to others, I don’t have anything negative to comment on about this property!
Our stay was wonderful, probably the best hotel we stayed in during our 11 nights in Japan. The rooms were clean and comfortable and the staff was friendly. The bar was a nice feature when coming back from a long day of exploring. The onsen was also lovely, I went around dinner time and I was the only one there. Would definitely recommend to others, I don’t have anything negative to comment on about this property!
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Mindy
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely beautiful hotel. Modern chic and clean. Staff super friendly and helpful. Great customer service. Had public and private bath (onsen). Coin laundry. Walking distance to train station.
Absolutely beautiful hotel. Modern chic and clean. Staff super friendly and helpful. Great customer service. Had public and private bath (onsen). Coin laundry. Walking distance to train station.
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Birgit
Nov 1, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent hotel very central in Kyoto. Recently renovated and sparkling clean. The hotel is very stylish and calm. The room was spacious and very comfortable. The onsen was fabulous and relaxing with a real spa feel. There are two onsens (men/women) so accessible at all times during the opening hours, unlike many other hotels in Japan which alternate the times that men and women can use the onsen. There is also a small but well equipped gym on the same floor as yhe onsen. We had some drinks at the bar - very good cocktails! Thoroughly recommend this hotel and would choose to come back again in the future.
Excellent hotel very central in Kyoto. Recently renovated and sparkling clean. The hotel is very stylish and calm. The room was spacious and very comfortable. The onsen was fabulous and relaxing with a real spa feel. There are two onsens (men/women) so accessible at all times during the opening hours, unlike many other hotels in Japan which alternate the times that men and women can use the onsen. There is also a small but well equipped gym on the same floor as yhe onsen. We had some drinks at the bar - very good cocktails! Thoroughly recommend this hotel and would choose to come back again in the future.
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Biren
Sep 25, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Large beautiful rooms. Great shower pressure. Had a nice public bath, very relaxing. Near the station so easy to get around. Quiet area. It was our favorite hotel in Japan
Large beautiful rooms. Great shower pressure. Had a nice public bath, very relaxing. Near the station so easy to get around. Quiet area. It was our favorite hotel in Japan
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KAREN
Nov 6, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Stylish and very comfortable. Modern onsen. We only had one meal onsite (breakfast) - it was okay, but pricy. Better options offsite. Laundry facilities came in handy.
Stylish and very comfortable. Modern onsen. We only had one meal onsite (breakfast) - it was okay, but pricy. Better options offsite. Laundry facilities came in handy.
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Peter
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We truly enjoyed our stay. The hotel is very attractive and modern. Our room was large and well laid out. The location is ideal-a brief walk to Nishiki market and 18 minutes to Gion. Many restaurants are nearby. Kyoto station is about a 15 minute taxi ride. The staff is excellent and helpful. The property is meticulously maintained. I would skip the restaurant for dinner. The food is tasty but the portions are small even by Japan standards. We did not eat breakfast there. We would stay here again without question.
We truly enjoyed our stay. The hotel is very attractive and modern. Our room was large and well laid out. The location is ideal-a brief walk to Nishiki market and 18 minutes to Gion. Many restaurants are nearby. Kyoto station is about a 15 minute taxi ride. The staff is excellent and helpful. The property is meticulously maintained. I would skip the restaurant for dinner. The food is tasty but the portions are small even by Japan standards. We did not eat breakfast there. We would stay here again without question.
10
James
Mar 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Wonderful stay at the Mitsui property. Highly recommend. Two highlights were the public bath and the site-made cheeses at Curd.
Wonderful stay at the Mitsui property. Highly recommend. Two highlights were the public bath and the site-made cheeses at Curd.
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Dominique
Mar 24, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Beautiful hotel in a great location. Lovely public Onsen in the basement.
Beautiful hotel in a great location. Lovely public Onsen in the basement.
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Cleanliness
Guests consistently describe the hotel and rooms as very clean, new, and well maintained.
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Lloyd
Dec 10, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Clean, modern, quiet. A perfect location for a long weekend.
Clean, modern, quiet. A perfect location for a long weekend.
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Amarveer
Nov 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is absolutely beautiful! The room is spotless and spacious. The staff is amazing (friendly and very helpful). We used a private onsen at the hotel and it was priceless, worth every penny. I highly recommend staying at this hotel. 10/10.
The hotel is absolutely beautiful! The room is spotless and spacious. The staff is amazing (friendly and very helpful). We used a private onsen at the hotel and it was priceless, worth every penny. I highly recommend staying at this hotel. 10/10.
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Yumiko
Feb 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
New facility. Very clean.
New facility. Very clean.
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Hyung
Dec 21, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Extremely clean and comfort hotel. Room is cozy and bit small, but not below than japanese average size. Breakfast food are very delicious, especially their home made cheese is Excellent!
Extremely clean and comfort hotel. Room is cozy and bit small, but not below than japanese average size. Breakfast food are very delicious, especially their home made cheese is Excellent!
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elizabeth
Mar 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Beautiful new property, near station. Lots of food options for all meals nearby. We had a junior suite and then moved to 2 rooms. Both were great. Don’t forget to try the onsen or book the private one, treat experience. Hotel check in takes some time but they give you a nice beverage while you are waiting. All rooms have toothbrushes, slippers and pjs. We had a nice fancy drink at their bar, they charge a cover fee but it was fine, it’s pretty pricy but a nice escape:
Beautiful new property, near station. Lots of food options for all meals nearby. We had a junior suite and then moved to 2 rooms. Both were great. Don’t forget to try the onsen or book the private one, treat experience. Hotel check in takes some time but they give you a nice beverage while you are waiting. All rooms have toothbrushes, slippers and pjs. We had a nice fancy drink at their bar, they charge a cover fee but it was fine, it’s pretty pricy but a nice escape:
10
Henry
Dec 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was fantastic. The room was clean and the staff was professional. Well maintained facilities.
The hotel was fantastic. The room was clean and the staff was professional. Well maintained facilities.
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Aimee
Apr 9, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
New, spotless modern hotel. Bed, pillows, shower all excellent. Quiet. Great location. Helpful staff.
New, spotless modern hotel. Bed, pillows, shower all excellent. Quiet. Great location. Helpful staff.
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Gretchen
Jun 20, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at. The Mitsui Garden Sanjo Premier in Kyoto was spotless—everything was extremely clean and smelled amazing from the moment we walked in. The rooms were spacious, well-appointed, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The staff were incredibly attentive, polite, and respectful—top-notch service throughout. The hotel is located right in the heart of Kyoto, making it easy to walk to nearby shops, restaurants, and attractions. I’ll definitely be staying here again the next time I visit Kyoto. Highly recommend! Absolutely outstanding 10/10!
One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at. The Mitsui Garden Sanjo Premier in Kyoto was spotless—everything was extremely clean and smelled amazing from the moment we walked in. The rooms were spacious, well-appointed, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The staff were incredibly attentive, polite, and respectful—top-notch service throughout. The hotel is located right in the heart of Kyoto, making it easy to walk to nearby shops, restaurants, and attractions. I’ll definitely be staying here again the next time I visit Kyoto. Highly recommend! Absolutely outstanding 10/10!
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Peter
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We truly enjoyed our stay. The hotel is very attractive and modern. Our room was large and well laid out. The location is ideal-a brief walk to Nishiki market and 18 minutes to Gion. Many restaurants are nearby. Kyoto station is about a 15 minute taxi ride. The staff is excellent and helpful. The property is meticulously maintained. I would skip the restaurant for dinner. The food is tasty but the portions are small even by Japan standards. We did not eat breakfast there. We would stay here again without question.
We truly enjoyed our stay. The hotel is very attractive and modern. Our room was large and well laid out. The location is ideal-a brief walk to Nishiki market and 18 minutes to Gion. Many restaurants are nearby. Kyoto station is about a 15 minute taxi ride. The staff is excellent and helpful. The property is meticulously maintained. I would skip the restaurant for dinner. The food is tasty but the portions are small even by Japan standards. We did not eat breakfast there. We would stay here again without question.
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Lane
Oct 1, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We loved our stay at Mitsui! It felt very clean, the bed was so comfortable, staff was accommodating! We enjoyed our time there! :)
We loved our stay at Mitsui! It felt very clean, the bed was so comfortable, staff was accommodating! We enjoyed our time there! :)
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Rooms
Rooms are modern and comfortable, with many noting good size, thoughtful layouts, strong showers, and some units offering in-room washer/dryers; however, several mention limited storage and frosted or non-exterior windows without a view.
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Fabiola
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great property, feels very luxurious. The room was large and spacious- we were in the king bed plus day bed. Location is centrally located
Great property, feels very luxurious. The room was large and spacious- we were in the king bed plus day bed. Location is centrally located
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Roselyn
Jun 26, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Rooms are small and not enough drawers to Store clothes
Rooms are small and not enough drawers to Store clothes
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Katerina
May 7, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Absolutely loved our stay at the Mitsui Garden Sanjo Kyoto. The hotel was beautiful and our room with a washing machine was spacious. The location was absolutely wonderful as it was close to public transportation, shopping, and many restaurants. Highly recommend!
Absolutely loved our stay at the Mitsui Garden Sanjo Kyoto. The hotel was beautiful and our room with a washing machine was spacious. The location was absolutely wonderful as it was close to public transportation, shopping, and many restaurants. Highly recommend!
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Mark
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location. Nice hotel to have as a base. No outside looking windows so a little claustrophobic.
Great location. Nice hotel to have as a base. No outside looking windows so a little claustrophobic.
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Denise
Jul 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Rooms have no windows—just glass panes that emit light, giving the illusion of daylight without any actual view. The onsen is in the basement, also windowless, with no open-air section or outside atmosphere. It was always empty, likely because the hotel seems to cater more to non-Japanese guests who may not use the facility. Breakfast was decent, with good quality, but surprisingly limited in Asian options—only udon was offered. For Japan, the room prices felt high, especially given the lack of natural light or real luxury amenities. If you're after a hotel experience that feels like a sleek, upscale dungeon, this might be your thing. Otherwise, you’ll probably want to look elsewhere.
Rooms have no windows—just glass panes that emit light, giving the illusion of daylight without any actual view. The onsen is in the basement, also windowless, with no open-air section or outside atmosphere. It was always empty, likely because the hotel seems to cater more to non-Japanese guests who may not use the facility. Breakfast was decent, with good quality, but surprisingly limited in Asian options—only udon was offered. For Japan, the room prices felt high, especially given the lack of natural light or real luxury amenities. If you're after a hotel experience that feels like a sleek, upscale dungeon, this might be your thing. Otherwise, you’ll probably want to look elsewhere.
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Hilary
Oct 20, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel - the room was spacious with a lovely bathroom, and the beds were very comfortable. It’s in easy walking distance to Nishiki Market, shopping, and multiple subway stations. Staff were lovely and it was nice to have some good pasta at the restaurant. The atmosphere of the hotel was great - very relaxing after a day out sightseeing.
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel - the room was spacious with a lovely bathroom, and the beds were very comfortable. It’s in easy walking distance to Nishiki Market, shopping, and multiple subway stations. Staff were lovely and it was nice to have some good pasta at the restaurant. The atmosphere of the hotel was great - very relaxing after a day out sightseeing.
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Aimee
Apr 9, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
New, spotless modern hotel. Bed, pillows, shower all excellent. Quiet. Great location. Helpful staff.
New, spotless modern hotel. Bed, pillows, shower all excellent. Quiet. Great location. Helpful staff.
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Peter
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We truly enjoyed our stay. The hotel is very attractive and modern. Our room was large and well laid out. The location is ideal-a brief walk to Nishiki market and 18 minutes to Gion. Many restaurants are nearby. Kyoto station is about a 15 minute taxi ride. The staff is excellent and helpful. The property is meticulously maintained. I would skip the restaurant for dinner. The food is tasty but the portions are small even by Japan standards. We did not eat breakfast there. We would stay here again without question.
We truly enjoyed our stay. The hotel is very attractive and modern. Our room was large and well laid out. The location is ideal-a brief walk to Nishiki market and 18 minutes to Gion. Many restaurants are nearby. Kyoto station is about a 15 minute taxi ride. The staff is excellent and helpful. The property is meticulously maintained. I would skip the restaurant for dinner. The food is tasty but the portions are small even by Japan standards. We did not eat breakfast there. We would stay here again without question.
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Roberto
Dec 29, 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
O quarto tem uma janela fechada que não dá pra ver a rua , o tempo ou o que tiver atrás dela. Ela é meio fosca. Sensação de claustrofobia. Limpez é ótima. Não tem muito lugar pra por as coisas. Como no caso de uma estadia longa, como foi a minha
O quarto tem uma janela fechada que não dá pra ver a rua , o tempo ou o que tiver atrás dela. Ela é meio fosca. Sensação de claustrofobia. Limpez é ótima. Não tem muito lugar pra por as coisas. Como no caso de uma estadia longa, como foi a minha
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Yuet Mui
Nov 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We had 2 rooms and we love the property. It’s new and it’s walkable to the major sites. Staff is very friendly and helpful. We booked one room with a washer and dryer (2 in 1) and it was so convenient.
We had 2 rooms and we love the property. It’s new and it’s walkable to the major sites. Staff is very friendly and helpful. We booked one room with a washer and dryer (2 in 1) and it was so convenient.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, professional, and helpful, with smooth check-in and attentive support; a few guests noted limited English or less warmth from some staff.
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Joshua
Sep 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel offered a great stay. I would like to especially thank the staff for being great hosts and taking care of us. We were foreigners in a strange land but were made to feel safe and at home. Thank you to Mako and Sowa!
The hotel offered a great stay. I would like to especially thank the staff for being great hosts and taking care of us. We were foreigners in a strange land but were made to feel safe and at home. Thank you to Mako and Sowa!
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Ali
Jun 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff appeared not very friendly & the reception desk staff were not fluent in English.
The staff appeared not very friendly & the reception desk staff were not fluent in English.
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Manuel
Oct 15, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
I highly recommend this hotel. The hotel is fairly new with a great looking design and facilities. The service from the staff is impeccable. Bottom line, this hotel is exceptional quality at a great price point. Probably the best value for your money in Kyoto.
I highly recommend this hotel. The hotel is fairly new with a great looking design and facilities. The service from the staff is impeccable. Bottom line, this hotel is exceptional quality at a great price point. Probably the best value for your money in Kyoto.
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Steford
Aug 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I was so amazed by this hotel that I actually extended my stay. Ohata and Kamide did an amazing job by the service they provided. Besides the excellent service provided by the staff, the LOCATION of the hotel is in the center of Everything yet tucked away from all of the noise. Rooms were great. Excellent bedding and comfortable mattress. (Which is very important) and lastly the ONSEN. After a long day of walking around the city it was great to come back and detox . I'll definitely recommend this hotel and I cannot wait to return. The staff at this location were the best.
I was so amazed by this hotel that I actually extended my stay. Ohata and Kamide did an amazing job by the service they provided. Besides the excellent service provided by the staff, the LOCATION of the hotel is in the center of Everything yet tucked away from all of the noise. Rooms were great. Excellent bedding and comfortable mattress. (Which is very important) and lastly the ONSEN. After a long day of walking around the city it was great to come back and detox . I'll definitely recommend this hotel and I cannot wait to return. The staff at this location were the best.
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Perrie
Mar 14, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We absolutely loved our stay here. It is the perfect location as it’s very walkable and in the heart of the best shopping area in Kyoto. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. We had to (and were very excited to) extend our stay by 1 night and they made it happen with no problems. My boyfriend ended up proposing in Kyoto and the concierge Chihiro helped me find a place to get my nails done same day and book a celebratory dinner! She even called ahead to make sure the restaurant knew and they gave us yummy dessert. When we checked out, the hotel staff had a present waiting for us. We ended up shipping our bags to our next destination too which was super easy with their help. Overall, such a fantastic experience.
We absolutely loved our stay here. It is the perfect location as it’s very walkable and in the heart of the best shopping area in Kyoto. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. We had to (and were very excited to) extend our stay by 1 night and they made it happen with no problems. My boyfriend ended up proposing in Kyoto and the concierge Chihiro helped me find a place to get my nails done same day and book a celebratory dinner! She even called ahead to make sure the restaurant knew and they gave us yummy dessert. When we checked out, the hotel staff had a present waiting for us. We ended up shipping our bags to our next destination too which was super easy with their help. Overall, such a fantastic experience.
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Carlton
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
All staff were polite, friendly, and professional. Man who ran breakfast buffet was excellent. Bartender was excellent. Man who served at the restaurant was excellent. Check in & check out were smooth and simple thanks to the helpful staff. Hotel itself was clean, beautifully decorated, and room was perfect.
All staff were polite, friendly, and professional. Man who ran breakfast buffet was excellent. Bartender was excellent. Man who served at the restaurant was excellent. Check in & check out were smooth and simple thanks to the helpful staff. Hotel itself was clean, beautifully decorated, and room was perfect.
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Peter
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We truly enjoyed our stay. The hotel is very attractive and modern. Our room was large and well laid out. The location is ideal-a brief walk to Nishiki market and 18 minutes to Gion. Many restaurants are nearby. Kyoto station is about a 15 minute taxi ride. The staff is excellent and helpful. The property is meticulously maintained. I would skip the restaurant for dinner. The food is tasty but the portions are small even by Japan standards. We did not eat breakfast there. We would stay here again without question.
We truly enjoyed our stay. The hotel is very attractive and modern. Our room was large and well laid out. The location is ideal-a brief walk to Nishiki market and 18 minutes to Gion. Many restaurants are nearby. Kyoto station is about a 15 minute taxi ride. The staff is excellent and helpful. The property is meticulously maintained. I would skip the restaurant for dinner. The food is tasty but the portions are small even by Japan standards. We did not eat breakfast there. We would stay here again without question.
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Michael
Oct 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Facility very clean and modern yet felt very Japanese. Staff was extremely attentive to all out needs, including bringing extra pillows, water, etc. Staff very pleasant and service oriented.
Facility very clean and modern yet felt very Japanese. Staff was extremely attentive to all out needs, including bringing extra pillows, water, etc. Staff very pleasant and service oriented.
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rasha
Dec 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Everyone speaks English properly, so we were able to communicate with them easily. The room was clean and nice and big enough. The location is great, has a market around it and close to touristic locations.
Everyone speaks English properly, so we were able to communicate with them easily. The room was clean and nice and big enough. The location is great, has a market around it and close to touristic locations.
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Rajarshi
Jan 4, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Good: Very clean, superb location, walkable to Nishiki Market Poor: The vuew from our room was literally a wall ! Staff was polite but spoke barely any english. Not very competent either - could not reserve a taxi for us (i did uber)
Good: Very clean, superb location, walkable to Nishiki Market Poor: The vuew from our room was literally a wall ! Staff was polite but spoke barely any english. Not very competent either - could not reserve a taxi for us (i did uber)
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Location
Repeatedly praised as central and walkable to Nishiki Market, shopping, dining, and transit, with easy access to major sights.
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Timothy
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved every aspect of our stay, from being kids friendly to offering great services (breakfast) and being in a central location!
Loved every aspect of our stay, from being kids friendly to offering great services (breakfast) and being in a central location!
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Scott
Apr 24, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Oasis in the heart of Kyoto. Perfect to experience everything on the “doorstep” - literally.
Oasis in the heart of Kyoto. Perfect to experience everything on the “doorstep” - literally.
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Anthony
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing hotel would love to stay their again. Properly placed with easy access to shopping, dining and some sight seeing
Amazing hotel would love to stay their again. Properly placed with easy access to shopping, dining and some sight seeing
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Vincent
Aug 15, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Very nice hotel ideally placed in downtown Kyoto
Very nice hotel ideally placed in downtown Kyoto
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Hyosun
Dec 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
위치도 너무좋네요^^
위치도 너무좋네요^^
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Andrew
Nov 27, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Perfect location for visiting Kyoto. A few minutes down to the market area, where there are loads of restaurants, etc and very easy access to transport or walking to other areas. The hotel was lovely and modern, but keeping the ‘Japanese’ feel. We really enjoyed our stay there and would highly recommend. The public bath was lovely and very quiet whenever we used it, and it was very useful having a laundry room available too.
Perfect location for visiting Kyoto. A few minutes down to the market area, where there are loads of restaurants, etc and very easy access to transport or walking to other areas. The hotel was lovely and modern, but keeping the ‘Japanese’ feel. We really enjoyed our stay there and would highly recommend. The public bath was lovely and very quiet whenever we used it, and it was very useful having a laundry room available too.
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Judy
Feb 13, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great service. Location is great (next to the Kyoto museum and lots of restaurants and shops nearby.) also close to the Nishiki market and other places to shop. Room was spacious and had great tech to control lights/ac etc. great Sake bar on-site too.
Great service. Location is great (next to the Kyoto museum and lots of restaurants and shops nearby.) also close to the Nishiki market and other places to shop. Room was spacious and had great tech to control lights/ac etc. great Sake bar on-site too.
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Peter
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We truly enjoyed our stay. The hotel is very attractive and modern. Our room was large and well laid out. The location is ideal-a brief walk to Nishiki market and 18 minutes to Gion. Many restaurants are nearby. Kyoto station is about a 15 minute taxi ride. The staff is excellent and helpful. The property is meticulously maintained. I would skip the restaurant for dinner. The food is tasty but the portions are small even by Japan standards. We did not eat breakfast there. We would stay here again without question.
We truly enjoyed our stay. The hotel is very attractive and modern. Our room was large and well laid out. The location is ideal-a brief walk to Nishiki market and 18 minutes to Gion. Many restaurants are nearby. Kyoto station is about a 15 minute taxi ride. The staff is excellent and helpful. The property is meticulously maintained. I would skip the restaurant for dinner. The food is tasty but the portions are small even by Japan standards. We did not eat breakfast there. We would stay here again without question.
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Philip
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Stunning hotel in a great location.
Stunning hotel in a great location.
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Aderonke
Apr 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Awesome location.
Awesome location.
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Dining
Feedback is mixed: many enjoyed the breakfast (especially the house-made cheese), while others found it pricey or limited and considered dinner portions small.
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Hernan
Sep 28, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Well located, fresh, new hotel. Service is good - though hotel restaurant is just OK and pricey. Nice rooms, well designed. Recommended.
Well located, fresh, new hotel. Service is good - though hotel restaurant is just OK and pricey. Nice rooms, well designed. Recommended.
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Lei
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed for 2 nights: our rooms are very quiet, the AC in the rooms are also very quiet. It seems the Japanese hotels are able to manage their air vents much better than most American hotels. The showers are very very good, bed sheets and pillows are comfortable. WiFi is fast. There's 1 thing I would like the hotel to improve: the breakfast leaves a lot to be desired: they obviously try to cater to the white people, but bakeries taste all stale, even the bread on their made to order avocado toast tastes like Safeway bread that expired a week ago. One waiter speaks English, but was curt, rude, unhelpful. Coffee was similar to pot coffee in a 2 star American hotel.
We stayed for 2 nights: our rooms are very quiet, the AC in the rooms are also very quiet. It seems the Japanese hotels are able to manage their air vents much better than most American hotels. The showers are very very good, bed sheets and pillows are comfortable. WiFi is fast. There's 1 thing I would like the hotel to improve: the breakfast leaves a lot to be desired: they obviously try to cater to the white people, but bakeries taste all stale, even the bread on their made to order avocado toast tastes like Safeway bread that expired a week ago. One waiter speaks English, but was curt, rude, unhelpful. Coffee was similar to pot coffee in a 2 star American hotel.
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Oivind Olav
Apr 2, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent breakfast buffet. Very modern facility
Excellent breakfast buffet. Very modern facility
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John
Feb 10, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
We love this Hotel❤️ Friendly staff, The breakfast is amazing i love the cheese they serve is made right there. Laundry coin and some rooms has a option of a washer/dryer machine. Close by walk to the market. Fantastic!!!
We love this Hotel❤️ Friendly staff, The breakfast is amazing i love the cheese they serve is made right there. Laundry coin and some rooms has a option of a washer/dryer machine. Close by walk to the market. Fantastic!!!
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Celia
Apr 1, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Loved the breakfast too!
Loved the breakfast too!
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berkin
Jan 2, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
New hotel, slick design, good location, great breakfast.
New hotel, slick design, good location, great breakfast.
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KAREN
Nov 6, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Stylish and very comfortable. Modern onsen. We only had one meal onsite (breakfast) - it was okay, but pricy. Better options offsite. Laundry facilities came in handy.
Stylish and very comfortable. Modern onsen. We only had one meal onsite (breakfast) - it was okay, but pricy. Better options offsite. Laundry facilities came in handy.
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Robert
Oct 24, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Property appears brand new- very clean- excellent staff- excellent location- the breakfast choices and taste was not palatable- unusual ti have an Italian restaurant in a Japanese hotel.
Property appears brand new- very clean- excellent staff- excellent location- the breakfast choices and taste was not palatable- unusual ti have an Italian restaurant in a Japanese hotel.
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Peter
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We truly enjoyed our stay. The hotel is very attractive and modern. Our room was large and well laid out. The location is ideal-a brief walk to Nishiki market and 18 minutes to Gion. Many restaurants are nearby. Kyoto station is about a 15 minute taxi ride. The staff is excellent and helpful. The property is meticulously maintained. I would skip the restaurant for dinner. The food is tasty but the portions are small even by Japan standards. We did not eat breakfast there. We would stay here again without question.
We truly enjoyed our stay. The hotel is very attractive and modern. Our room was large and well laid out. The location is ideal-a brief walk to Nishiki market and 18 minutes to Gion. Many restaurants are nearby. Kyoto station is about a 15 minute taxi ride. The staff is excellent and helpful. The property is meticulously maintained. I would skip the restaurant for dinner. The food is tasty but the portions are small even by Japan standards. We did not eat breakfast there. We would stay here again without question.
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Stephen
Sep 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A good sized room, hotel was well located. Breakfast was too expensive so we didn’t have any. Private Onsen too expensive so we didn’t have that option either.
A good sized room, hotel was well located. Breakfast was too expensive so we didn’t have any. Private Onsen too expensive so we didn’t have that option either.
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Nguyen-Khan
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is beautiful. You can feel the Kyoto vibe throughout the lobby all the way to the rooms with the details and quality and material of the building. Loved our stay and would love to come back. Great location too.
The hotel is beautiful. You can feel the Kyoto vibe throughout the lobby all the way to the rooms with the details and quality and material of the building. Loved our stay and would love to come back. Great location too.
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Mikael
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 4 nights
I had such amazing stay at the hotel (4 nights). Very stylish hotel and the room was big and roomy with a contemporary yet still cosy interior. Breakfast was nice and tasty as well. Highly recommend this Hotel in Kyoto if you want to stay very central!
I had such amazing stay at the hotel (4 nights). Very stylish hotel and the room was big and roomy with a contemporary yet still cosy interior. Breakfast was nice and tasty as well. Highly recommend this Hotel in Kyoto if you want to stay very central!
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Christopher
Sep 17, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel with very friendly staff. Rooms are not big but have everything one needs. I found the washer/dryer especially useful
Lovely hotel with very friendly staff. Rooms are not big but have everything one needs. I found the washer/dryer especially useful
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Jue
Sep 15, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Convenient location, immaculately clean room and very comfortable public bath. Definitely a recommendation to my friends to Kyoto.
Convenient location, immaculately clean room and very comfortable public bath. Definitely a recommendation to my friends to Kyoto.
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Susanna
Sep 2, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The best stay in Japan. Very clean and new hotel, helpful and friendly staff, good location. We arrived 3 hours earlier, the rooms were ready, we were greeted with a complimentary lemondade and allowed to check in. Loved everything about that place, and Kyoto in general.
The best stay in Japan. Very clean and new hotel, helpful and friendly staff, good location. We arrived 3 hours earlier, the rooms were ready, we were greeted with a complimentary lemondade and allowed to check in. Loved everything about that place, and Kyoto in general.
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From 15:00 to 23:59
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FAQs about Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A buffet breakfast is available at the property, with an approximate cost of JPY 3300 per person.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability and potential additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers disabled access, including wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located approximately 0.3 km from Rokakkudo Temple, 0.5 km from Nishiki Market and Teramachi Street, and 0.6 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum. Public transport options are available nearby.
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What are typical room rates at Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER in Kyoto?
Over the next 60–90 days, room rates at Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER in Kyoto typically land around $258 a night for two guests, ranging from $166 to $465 and climbing to $465 on peak dates.
What’s nearby and what kind of stay does Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER in Kyoto offer?
The Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER in Kyoto sits steps from Nishiki Market, Pontocho Alley and the Kyoto International Manga Museum, with the Kamo River and Shijo Street also within easy reach. The hotel leans into a luxury, spa/relaxation experience, making it a handy base for sightseeing and unwinding in central Kyoto.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-10-16: 512.2754700180054USD
- 2026-10-17: 452.7102102935791USD
- 2026-10-18: 368.3929740005493USD
- 2026-10-19: 369.79600569152836USD
- 2026-10-20: 368.0095653060913USD
- 2026-10-21: 369.59164906311037USD
- 2026-10-22: 421.4863004486084USD
- 2026-10-23: 467.6135346054077USD
- 2026-10-24: 442.338117048645USD
- 2026-10-25: 467.6135346054077USD
- 2026-10-26: 420.4473390060425USD
- 2026-10-27: 395.62733499603274USD
- 2026-10-28: 437.44000411529544USD
- 2026-10-29: 368.37857303009037USD
- 2026-10-30: 332.63430142211917USD
- 2026-10-31: 392.0707753250122USD
- 2026-11-01: 346.8458305435181USD
- 2026-11-02: 324.7082815856934USD
- 2026-11-03: 337.5592275909424USD
- 2026-11-04: 345.53506792755127USD
- 2026-11-05: 352.31206176147464USD
- 2026-11-06: 381.2808482086182USD
- 2026-11-07: 440.18218890686035USD
- 2026-11-08: 402.453154977417USD
- 2026-11-09: 399.25003626708985USD
- 2026-11-10: 403.2200066543579USD
- 2026-11-11: 403.2099945510864USD
- 2026-11-12: 410.3630937301636USD
- 2026-11-13: 381.2808482086182USD
- 2026-11-14: 445.8266492782593USD
- 2026-11-15: 398.1251490341187USD
- 2026-11-16: 399.343745439148USD
- 2026-11-17: 317.73104568634034USD
- 2026-11-18: 344.7346825622559USD
- 2026-11-19: 462.7046895202637USD
- 2026-11-20: 370.16374475860596USD
- 2026-11-21: 556.9927805908203USD
- 2026-11-22: 536.127523085022USD
- 2026-11-23: 421.7358486938477USD
- 2026-11-24: 407.9569658706665USD
- 2026-11-25: 427.62063383178713USD
- 2026-11-26: 361.68016734924316USD
- 2026-11-27: 481.57170951080326USD
- 2026-11-28: 515.5555653442383USD
- 2026-11-29: 434.8094268447876USD
- 2026-11-30: 369.43639288635256USD
- 2026-12-01: 316.774752671814USD
- 2026-12-02: 272.89655578842167USD
- 2026-12-03: 252.70934397506716USD
- 2026-12-04: 271.622087046814USD
- 2026-12-05: 272.9445590232849USD
- 2026-12-06: 133.44807571525575USD
- 2026-12-07: 176.70544504776USD
- 2026-12-08: 159.8941293022156USD
- 2026-12-09: 133.05462062950136USD
- 2026-12-10: 133.05462062950136USD
- 2026-12-11: 151.7252816734314USD
- 2026-12-12: 158.06400597305299USD
- 2026-12-13: 121.13861477127075USD
- 2026-12-14: 115.1798532196045USD
- 2026-12-15: 121.13861477127075USD
- 2026-12-16: 121.13861477127075USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3850 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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24-Hour Front Desk
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