What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

The hotel offers a daily buffet breakfast as well as an authentic Kyoto-style Japanese breakfast. Specific serving hours are not mentioned.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 15:00 and check-out time is at 11:00. Information regarding early or late check-in/check-out is not provided.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The hotel features limited wheelchair accessibility, an elevator, and designated smoking areas. Additional accessibility details are not specified.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Central Kyoto, just a minute's walk from Karasuma Oike Subway Station and a 10-minute taxi ride from Kyoto Station. It is also a 20-minute walk from Nijo-jo castle.

Loisir Hotel Classic Garden Kyoto Sanjo

Average nightly price at Loisir Hotel Classic Garden Kyoto Sanjo by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$55
February	US$65
March	US$103
April	US$129
May	US$108
June	US$52
July	US$56
August	US$54
September	US$83
October	US$155
November	US$143
December	US$83

What guests think

Across many languages and trips, guests describe Loisir Hotel Classic Garden Kyoto Sanjo as a centrally located, clean and comfortable base, highlighted by a small public bath, a pleasant garden outlook, and consistently kind, helpful staff.

The location near Karasuma-Oike station, Nishiki Market, and many restaurants makes getting around easy, with a convenience store just across the street. Rooms range from very compact to spacious family layouts; some feel dated or have firm beds and limited soundproofing. Breakfast is widely praised for taste and variety with garden views, though a few report crowding, repetitive options, and coffee queues. Expect a well-priced, central stay with friendly service and practical amenities.

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Facilities

On-site public bath and a tranquil lobby garden are appreciated; free bicycle loans and coin laundry add convenience. Downsides noted include a small/crowded bath at peak times, limited laundry machines, and no on-site parking.

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Hannah

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful hotel & very clean. The onsen was welcome & friendly to us despite our tattoos

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Sebastian

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location, central to most the things we wanted yo check out. If not, there was a subway station a few minutes walk away. Staff was friendly. Things to note is that the onsen is tattoo friendly so it’s a good place for those worried about it. The breakfast had a good amount of food.

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Ashley

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This place was affordable and had everything we needed for our stay. The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were very helpful and kind throughout our visit. The laundry room could be improved (but not complaining, i'm glad it had one) — there are only three washers and three dryers, so it’s best to plan ahead and have coins ready, as washing and drying can take some time. The location was convenient, close to the station and right across from a convenience store. Overall, a good value for the price and a pleasant place to stay!

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Sammy

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff very helpful. There are 5 bikes available to use, first come basis. This is a great way to see Kyoto. Location also very good.

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Ana

7 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

乾淨優質整潔！早餐非常好吃，還有公共澡堂，非常加分，地理位置也非常便利，看起來是好的地段啊！對第一次來到京都自助旅行，覺得選對了住所。

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Yosuke

29 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

接客と大浴場が良かったです。

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Paul

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

While the property was lovely, the bedding (mattress and pillows) were quite uncomfortable. Making for a restless nights sleep. The breakfast offering was not great value. Plus the Laundry with only 2x washers and 2 x dryers was i adequate for the number of guests who wish to use it.

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Mark

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location first of all, for shopping and many places to eat nearby. A short walk to the subway and ride to Kyoto Station. Breakfast buffet was nice, with both Western and Japanese options. The rooms are a little dated but roomy enough. The onsen is more of a hot tub with jets, and is not overly large, also with a dated feel. So not as good an onsen experience as we last had in Takayama. But still a nice option to have. Overall, would recommend given its location and value for money.

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TO TUNG

6 Dec 2024

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酒店近市中心地鐵站附近，出行方便，酒店刚開業較新淨，缺点是房間没有供應瓶装水，要自己到便利店買，不细心，另外最不满意是公共浴池，實在太细，得五格冲涼地方，满了要等。另外去公共浴池是要從2樓行落一層楼梯到一樓才到達，試問如果行動不太方便或老人家，是否較困難，這点太不细心，我建議不如取消公共浴池服務較好。

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Shelley

29 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were in Kyoto visiting with friends. This is a newer hotel which is beautiful and in a convenient location. Unfortunately they don’t offer parking. There check in process is very strange, you wait in line, checkin and then need to go to a kiosk to get your keys.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently praise clean rooms and well-kept spaces. A few guests reported issues such as stains, dust or hair, and occasional mess in the bath area.

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Nadia

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was very disappointed with this choice of hotel. It began with the hotel refusing to accept my bag the day prior to check in, saying I could only do so if I paid to have it delivered when I was already in Kyoto. It made no sense. Then, when I finally checked in, carrying that bag despite being pregnant, the room was filthy. Hair of all variety all over the bathroom floor. Some sticky substance on the desk. More hair on the bedside table. The shower wouldn't turn hot (this they addressed after I requested it be fixed). Out of all the hotels I stayed in this 2-week trip, it was the second most expensive and the most disappointing of any I've stayed in during my 16-year relationship with Japan. Ouch. Only the breakfast was good.

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Angela

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Clean throughout, helpful staff, breakfast bar has a large variety of food and is worth the room rate. We didn’t see nor use the public baths, hence not sure the quality but it’s nice that the hotel has one. The 7-11 across the street is a plus. There are numerous restaurants all within a few block radius. It’s a nice business oriented area. There are two subway lines nearby which made the location very easy to get anywhere else. There isn’t a comfortable lounge nor garden to hang out in and the hotel lobby is small. If you plan to be out all day and want a comfortable place to sleep and a pre-adventure breakfast, then this hotel is excellent for that.

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Atsushi

24 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

リーズナブルな割にお部屋が広くて綺麗。加湿器付きの空気清浄機が設置されてるが、部屋は少し乾燥しやすいかも。喉が痛くなるほどではない。スタッフさんの対応は完璧。他、ドライヤーやゴミ箱など、細かい設備も何かと使いやすいくて質も良い。

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Cathleen

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very well located but a bit old and ill kept. There were stains on my walls and curtains. Excellent breakfast buffet and pretty garden,

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AKIRA

25 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

快適なホテルでした。朝食も美味しく、スタッフの方が常に気を配っていてブッフェのお料理が綺麗に保たれていました。ただ、コーヒーメーカーが一台しかなく毎朝行列になるのがストレスでした。大浴場も清潔で良かったのですが、このホテルの規模にしては狭く、混み合う時間帯は身支度がゆっくり出来ませんでした。

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MAYUMI

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

清潔で快適でした

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Angela

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was a bit dated. We had 2 rooms: A room with 4 beds and a room with 2 beds. The room with 4 beds was spacious but we think there was a flea infestation. We ended up with bites all over our ankles and knees. They placed our rooms on the same floor but one they were literally on the opposite sides of the building. This made it difficult for my elderly parents. The breakfast buffet was ok, but honestly very similar to the breakfast buffet we had at our hotel in Tokyo. The main reason we gave this hotel 3 stars and not less is because there was a very nice lady at the front desk that was very knowledgeable and helped us with shipping our luggage, Nozawa. The rest of the staff we encountered at the front desk (mostly young ladies) were not very helpful or as knowledgeable.

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Viviana

24 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sporco, piccolo, rumoroso.

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David

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Spotless room, food great. Baths wonderful. Lovely location and environment

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Alenka

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice staff, clean room.

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Rooms

Room size varies widely: standard rooms can be tight, while triples/family rooms are spacious. Some guests found decor dated, soundproofing modest, or beds/pillows firm.

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Urmimala

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Sorry to say the property is dated and amenities are lacking. Normally this wouldn't be a problem since we mostly use the hotel for sleeping and showering/bathing, but both were unsatisfactory. Hard bed, lumpy pillows, thin & rough towels, tiny tub. Too bad. However, the location was excellent. The garden is very beautiful. The staff were nice. Would not stay here again and definitely would not recommend.

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Davide

11 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Disappointing Hype at Loisir Hotel While my stay at Loisir Hotel was objectively clean and decent enough for a basic overnight, I'm honestly perplexed by the overwhelmingly positive reviews I've seen. My experience simply didn't align with the apparent high praise. The room, while tidy, felt quite dated and very simple. It was also smaller than I anticipated based on the price point. The lack of soundproofing was a significant issue, as I was woken up multiple times throughout the night by noise from neighboring rooms and the hallway. This severely impacted my ability to get a restful sleep. However, the biggest letdown was undoubtedly the breakfast. I found the selection to be uninspired, and unfortunately, nothing I tried tasted particularly good. It felt like a very basic and somewhat low-quality offering, certainly not the highlight some reviews seemed to suggest. Overall, Loisir Hotel provided a clean and functional space, but it felt very average. The dated rooms, small size, and especially the poor breakfast and lack of soundproofing left me wondering why this hotel receives such high accolades. It's a far cry from being a memorable or exceptional stay, and I wouldn't personally consider it again given the other options potentially available.

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James

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent location to everything, affordable, and very clean property. Free Internet was very fast for a hotel. We will definitely come back to this hotel again.

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Loann

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room is ok, very basic. Public onsen was small and so crowded, I couldn’t even use it for my 4 days staying there. The area is ok, 7/11 is across the hotel. 15 minutes walk to the shopping street Kawaramachi

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Bryan

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Less space

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Harry

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great size apartment. Well equipped. Washing machine was very useful. Staff are all super nice. Good location. Some drawbacks. The bed is pretty uncomfortable, pillows are hard and only parts of the building are air conditioned so the rooms don’t cool down that much. We had lots of banging and crashing around from one of the apartments above us that went on until after midnight.

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Mohammed Ashik

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were very welcoming, polite and extremely friendly at all times. Our room was very clean and although some reviews stated that the rooms are usually compact, we had a room with 3 beds and it was very spacious. We had everything in the room including pyjamas and sandals provided. Good location with a 7/11 shop right infront and a coffee shop on the left (30 seconds) and a starbucks to the right, less than a minute. 5 stars for an overall review including price, comfort and satisfaction. Thank you

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Mark

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location first of all, for shopping and many places to eat nearby. A short walk to the subway and ride to Kyoto Station. Breakfast buffet was nice, with both Western and Japanese options. The rooms are a little dated but roomy enough. The onsen is more of a hot tub with jets, and is not overly large, also with a dated feel. So not as good an onsen experience as we last had in Takayama. But still a nice option to have. Overall, would recommend given its location and value for money.

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Darla

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a very quiet little hotel in a great walkable neighborhood near train stations, restaurants and coffee shops. Shopping is also within walking distance, as well as Nijo Castle, which was a great place to visit. We had a room with 4 good sized beds and a seating areas. The staff is very kind and helpful, saving our luggage for us before and after our stay so we could explore Kyoto. It has a little garden off the lobby that adds to the serene atmosphere. I will absolutely stay here again!

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Arkadiy

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room is small but breakfast is excellent

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Service

Staff are consistently friendly and helpful, resolving issues quickly and offering luggage storage. A few mentioned slow or awkward check-in and occasional communication gaps.

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Bettina

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loisir was close to a train station and a lot of local restaurants. We enjoyed the cafe and restaurant across the street. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I recommend this hotel!

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NAOMI

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

フロントの方の対応が良かったです。ロケーションは烏丸御池駅からも近く、何処へ行くにも移動しやすいです。

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MICHELLE CASTRO

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

My husband and I stayed here for four nights and had a wonderful experience. There's a metro station around the corner, a convenience store across the street, and plenty of restaurants nearby. The property is well positioned between several areas of interest, making it easy to explore the Kyoto. The hotel offers complimentary bicycle rentals, which we used twice to enjoy the neighborhood and Kamogawa Park. Our room was clean and comfortably sized. The staff were friendly and helpful with many things, including takkyubin service.

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Kinan

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff was great! Excellent area for shopping and transportation.

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Jingmei

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staffs, good service, convenient

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Mohammed Ashik

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were very welcoming, polite and extremely friendly at all times. Our room was very clean and although some reviews stated that the rooms are usually compact, we had a room with 3 beds and it was very spacious. We had everything in the room including pyjamas and sandals provided. Good location with a 7/11 shop right infront and a coffee shop on the left (30 seconds) and a starbucks to the right, less than a minute. 5 stars for an overall review including price, comfort and satisfaction. Thank you

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Angela

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was a bit dated. We had 2 rooms: A room with 4 beds and a room with 2 beds. The room with 4 beds was spacious but we think there was a flea infestation. We ended up with bites all over our ankles and knees. They placed our rooms on the same floor but one they were literally on the opposite sides of the building. This made it difficult for my elderly parents. The breakfast buffet was ok, but honestly very similar to the breakfast buffet we had at our hotel in Tokyo. The main reason we gave this hotel 3 stars and not less is because there was a very nice lady at the front desk that was very knowledgeable and helped us with shipping our luggage, Nozawa. The rest of the staff we encountered at the front desk (mostly young ladies) were not very helpful or as knowledgeable.

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Martha

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff always went above and beyond to ensure your comfort, safety and satisfaction. The breakfast is spectacular and is included with your stay. The whole facility is spotless, the beds so comfortable and the quality of the pillows ensure an incredible nights sleep

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AIKO

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

受付スタッフの方はインターフォン押しても、自動扉を叩いてもそばにいるのに対応してくれない。髪型等含め、スタッフの清潔もないので心配になりました。

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Debra

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and very polite staff. I had an issue with the room And they apologized and changed it promptly. Staff was wonderful.

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Location

Very central and walkable, close to Karasuma-Oike subway, Nishiki Market, Gion and many eateries, with a convenience store opposite. Easy access for sightseeing.

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kenji

9 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

朝食のバイキングのメニューが豊富で対応していただいたスタッフの方が親切でとても気持ち良く食事ができました。錦市場にも歩いて行ける距離だったので飲んで酔い冷ましにちょうど良かったです。

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Alison

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great staff and good location near nishiki market as well as karasuma oike station

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James

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location

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Blue

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Close to the station, Nishiki market, and Gion area. Many dinning option!

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Raixa

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was beautiful and a very convenient location

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Akemi

18 May 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

This is a beautiful hotel with the waiting room snd dinning room overlooking a green garden! The room was more spacious than the Japanese standard. Many restaurants, bars and cafes near by including a grocery store and many convenes. Walking distance from Karasuma-Oike train station South Exit, about 2 blocks. Highly recommender.

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Hilary

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good central location

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Elliott

24 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent location convenient to the subway, which can connect you to other transit options easily. Lots of museums, shopping, and parks within walking distance. Has the feel of an older business class hotel, with the traditional style bathtub/shower and many convenient features like lighting switches on headboards, a retractable clothing line over the tub and pajamas and sandals to wear. It is slightly less soundproofed than some newer hotels, but on an upper floor I had no issues. 7/11 is right across the street for any late night convenience store needs. The laundry on the first floor gets busy but there are coin laundry facilities nearby.

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Valeria

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excelente locación frente a un convenience store y cerca de estación de metro, súper limpio y acogedor, el personal fue muy amable y tienen bicicletas gratis. Volvería y recomendaría quedarse aquí, fue nuestro lugar favorito del viaje a Japón.

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Ghislain

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

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Dining

Breakfast buffet is well-liked for taste and variety, often with a garden view. Some note repetitive items, crowding at peak times, and long coffee queues or mixed value.

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Caroline

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Breakfast perfect japanese style

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Stella

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Onze kamer had een tweepersoonsbed maar je kon maar aan een kant in bed gaan liggen. Dus over de ander heen kruipen als je in/uit bed wilt of via de onderkant eruit. Lichtknopje aan 1 kant. Het was schoon maar aan de kleine kant. Ontbijt was oké maar je moet wel vaak vragen of ze iets bij willen vullen ( bv er liggen 2 sneetjes brood en 4 miniplakjes kaas). Om half tien sluit de ontbijtruimte!! Tegenover het hotel is een supermarktje. Je konnom fietsen vragen- prima om door Kyoto te fietsen. Japanse stekker krijg je mee als je erom vraagt.

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Yee Man

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was excellent

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Chikako

28 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

朝食の内容は期待以上でした！そしてシャンプー、リンスなどのアメニティーも上質なものを設置しており感激しました。またぜひ利用したいと思います。

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Devyn Marie

21 May 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The breakfast was well worth paying for. The location was ideal, close to many shopping places, and the subway was very easy to catch nearby. I also enjoyed the bike rental amenities. Overall great amenities. The rooms could have been a bit more updated but all worked out well.

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AKIRA

25 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

快適なホテルでした。朝食も美味しく、スタッフの方が常に気を配っていてブッフェのお料理が綺麗に保たれていました。ただ、コーヒーメーカーが一台しかなく毎朝行列になるのがストレスでした。大浴場も清潔で良かったのですが、このホテルの規模にしては狭く、混み合う時間帯は身支度がゆっくり出来ませんでした。

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Cynthia

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We had an amazing stay. Breakfast was really good would be nice to have different variaties of options on a daily not the same food everyday. But overall was great. Would definitely come back.

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Aïmen

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hôtel très agréable,juste petit bémol au niveau de la salle du petit déjeuner les gens étaient les uns sur les autres pour se servir à manger et à boire .

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Aimen

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Très belle hôtel ,petit bémol pour se servir au petit déjeuner nous étions les uns sur les autres et c était long .

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Mark

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location first of all, for shopping and many places to eat nearby. A short walk to the subway and ride to Kyoto Station. Breakfast buffet was nice, with both Western and Japanese options. The rooms are a little dated but roomy enough. The onsen is more of a hot tub with jets, and is not overly large, also with a dated feel. So not as good an onsen experience as we last had in Takayama. But still a nice option to have. Overall, would recommend given its location and value for money.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10 $246	11 $175	12 $207	13 $177	14 $255
15 $196	16 $187	17 $190	18 $205	19 $222	20 $227	21 $480
22 $295	23 $159	24 $182	25 $239	26 $239	27 $236	28 $271
29 $190	30 $189

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1 $150	2 $149	3 $147	4 $147	5 $186
6 $94	7 $88	8 $86	9 $65	10 $64	11 $74	12 $116
13 $54	14 $44	15 $44	16 $38	17 $40	18 $40	19 $85
20 $42	21 $43	22 $43	23 $53	24 $52	25 $52	26 $92
27 $78	28 $98	29 $114	30 $119	31 $166

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