Is parking available at the hotel?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of JPY 3000 per night. Parking height restrictions apply.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for an approximate fee of JPY 3300 per person.

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

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 3:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. There are elevators available for easy access to different floors.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is centrally located in Kyoto, just a 4-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street and 13 minutes on foot from Nishiki Market. It is also 1 mile from Kenninji Temple and 1.1 miles from Kyoto Imperial Palace.

Are children allowed at the hotel?

Children are welcome at the hotel. Additional fees apply for children aged 0 to 5 years old for breakfast when sharing existing bedding.

Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Average nightly price at Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$107
February	US$130
March	US$200
April	US$279
May	US$191
June	US$127
July	US$131
August	US$109
September	US$148
October	US$268
November	US$340
December	US$187

What guests think

At Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier, travellers consistently praise the central riverside location near multiple subway lines, clean and comfortable rooms with thoughtful bathrooms (some with garden views), a relaxing public bath, friendly service, and a varied, high-quality breakfast.

Common caveats include some rooms being narrow or long, limited daylight or frosted/blank views (especially lower or garden levels), occasional noise by the street or river, and mixed opinions on pillows or bed firmness. Housekeeping is typically every other day with amenities picked up at a lobby station, laundry machines can be scarce at peak times, and on-site dining mainly focuses on breakfast with limited options later. Expect a clean, well-run base in a prime Kyoto location with relaxing baths and a strong breakfast.

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Facilities

The public bath/onsen is a frequent highlight and the coin laundry is convenient, though machines can be in short supply; parking is limited and on-site dining is largely breakfast-only with no evening restaurant or bar.

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Caroline

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was great! The entrance is by the parking garage (originally thought the restaurant was the entrance, would have preferred better signage). The lobby is stunning and the check in process was smooth. They spoke good English. There was an amenity station available in the lobby with a good selection. They had multiple sizes of pyjamas available! However the fabric isn\'t stretchy so the large was still snug on my bottoms (fitting about a Canadian size 10/12 for reference). They did have two long "night gowns" so was able to wear that to the onsen. No reservation needed for the onsen. Separated by men and women (need the room keys to access). No bathing suits, no tattoos, and some other rules. First time I used had the area to myself which was nice! There was an outdoor bath (covered) and indoor one. Very peaceful! The room was spacious and the bed was very large (king or maybe even larger)! Comfortable bed! Had two pillows per person (one was very soft with barely any stuffing.. felt like a piece of a duvet, and the other was filled with beads). Didn\'t love the pillows as such. The mattress was comfortable! Two subway stops close by. Umbrellas available to borrow! We didn\'t go to the restaurant in the hotel (breakfast didn\'t appeal to us and was 3,000 yen each). Overall a very nice hotel and would recommend!

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Jasmine

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice. Could use more laundry machine

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David

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent hotel with fairly large rooms, a good onsen and a huge breakfast buffet. Excellent location for sightseeing and shopping.

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tomohiro

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

駐車場案内してもらったスタッフ、受付の方が丁寧に親身に対応してくださいました。車が大きく(LLサイズ)ホテルの駐車場に入らなかったので丁寧な案内は有り難かったです。

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HIRO

31 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

朝食バイキングの種類の豊富さと美味しさ大浴場が予想より広く清潔感がある各階にウォーターサーバーと製氷機、喫煙所が設置されている

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Yudai

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

何度か利用していますが、飲食店が近くて楽しいです。部屋もコンパクトだけど満足で、朝食も美味しい。京都に来るときは常宿としてお世話になっています。ただ、駐車場が数台しか停めることができないので残念です。

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Robert

29 Mar 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Perfect location, and well kept hotel. The only drawback is no evening restaurant.

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SHUICHIRO

22 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

フロントの外国人スタッフの方の対応が素晴らしいお風呂も清潔で良い

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Nicola

15 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel had a great location for sightseeing. It was quiet and very comfortable. The Onsen was fabulous. The reception staff were extremely helpful. Definitely recommend.

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Jeffrey

27 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful experience at this hotel. Best hotel out of five different 5-star hotels during our groups two and half week Japan trip. The only opportunity for the hotel would be having more washer/dryers or having the option for laundry service. It was difficult competing with other guests for the few washers available. We ended up utilizing a nearby laundromat that was easy enough and didn’t hurt the experience. The breakfast was excellent and the rooms were spacious and unique yet affordable and nearby great shopping, food and POIs. I will most likely rebook with Solaria Nishitetsu on any upcoming trip to Kyoto in the future.

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Rooms and common areas are widely described as very clean, and the baths feel well maintained. Housekeeping defaults to every other day, and a few guests reported lapses such as a dirty tub or towel issues.

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DE-YIN

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 10 nights

其他的地方都很棒，員工非常棒，地點更是無可挑剔，如果能更注意提供的毛巾的乾淨程度就太好了

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Yuen Yi Yonne

29 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room, friendly staff and good service

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Jonathan

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My second time staying at the hotel. The hotel has a great location but the service has declined. They make it difficult to get daily housekeeping, standard is every other day.

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Nareekarn

18 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

clean

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stefania

2 Aug 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Très bon emplacement, au calme, mais à quelques minutes de marché du centre. Stations de métro et de bus à cinq minutes de marche. Prix raisonnable Par rapport à il y quelques années, le niveau des services à baissé - pas de service de blanchisserie dans l’hôtel, nettoyage des chambres que tous les deux jours ( et un nettoyage assez approximatif, ce qui est inhabituel au Japon ! ). De ce point de vue, les quatre étoiles sont discutables…

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Jayden

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Cleanliness and Japanese gardens.

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Katy

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Super clean room with a beaitful bathroom overlooking the garden. Very polite staff and good amenities

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Jonathan

11 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice and clean

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Shingo

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

京都、河原町の端っこで市役所前駅の近く。と言うよりも駅からすぐのところにあるホテルです。中心街の喧騒から離れてゆっくりしたい人には良い場所だと思います。ホテルの階層もそこまで高くなく、よくある高層階まで行った。エレベーターがなかなか降りてこないと言うイライラが少ないです。ホテル自体も落ち着いた雰囲気で、部屋も落ち着ける雰囲気でした。惜しむらくは、清掃が2日にいっぺんと言う事。希望出せば毎日清掃していただけますが、基本2日にいっぺん。そのためゴミの回収も自ら外に出さないといけないためやや手間に感じました。できればベッドメイキング等は2日にいっぺんでもいいので、部屋のゴミを回収と簡単な掃除機をかける位の掃除はしていただけると助かります。お部屋のお風呂も立派ですが、シャワーがやや水圧が弱い感じがしました。大浴場は大きなお風呂が2つあり、薄暗い照明の中落ち着いてリラックスできる場所でした。ホテルを出ればすぐ裏手には鴨川が流れており、早朝及び夜の静かな雰囲気の中川を散歩出来るのは良かったです。食事に関しては素泊まりのコースを選んだため評価できません。移動においては、駅が近いということが、何より便利に観光しやすい場所だと思います。ちょっと足をのばせば河原町の中心街に出ることができるので、食事も買い物も困りません。昼間は観光、夜は静かの中、ゆっくりできるホテルがいいと言う方にはお勧めだと思います。

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Cheryl

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was in a good location in terms of walkability to food, bars, and access to public transportation. It sits right up against a river that many people walk along. The room itself was quiet, and nice, but we noticed the vanity had damage to it, wall decorations were peeling, and most disturbing is the tub was filthy. I filled the ofuro only to find gray matter floating at the surface. It's as if no one scrubbed the tub between visits.

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Rooms

Many find rooms comfortable and well designed, with some spacious layouts and popular bath areas facing a garden or the river. Downsides noted include narrow or long layouts, limited natural light or frosted/blank views on lower floors, occasional noise, and mixed pillow/bed comfort; basement rooms may have weaker Wi‑Fi or phone signal.

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Catherine

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice room but a bit small. Onsen had indoor and outdoor pool. A bit pricey but it was in a good location.

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mitsuo

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

今回はスイートルームに滞在しました部屋は地下で静かで良いのですが携帯の電波が入らず大変不便でした携帯電波が入る用工夫が必要です

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Mariajose

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overpriced for the type of hotel. Beds are not very comfy, pillows were bad, wifi in basement rooms was awful. The price they charged us (+500/night) was too much for the quality. They charged like a 5 star while being a 3 star tops.

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Danji

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The basement garden room is peaceful. We enjoyed warm soaks in the tub looking into the small private garden area. The location is convenient to many sites and areas.

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Kimberly

9 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel with a beautiful room. Very spacious and the tub was perfect for relaxing. The staff were very kind and helpful. In a great location by the river and a lot of restaurants.

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David

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent hotel with fairly large rooms, a good onsen and a huge breakfast buffet. Excellent location for sightseeing and shopping.

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Tan

27 Jan 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

A very convenient located hotel. Serve by two metro line. Room is narrow and long. If you have 2 big luggage you may need to open 1 on your bed to access your belonging. Hotel breakfast is nice. But remain the same everyday. I stay 3 night all 3 morning same. Overall a hotel I will come back again.

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Olivier

2 Feb 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Sur les photos, hôtel vitré ouvert au soleil, à l’extérieur. Mais un lobby sans aucune fenêtre, une salle de petit déjeuner sans fenêtres, un Onsen extérieur mais enterré, et une chambre au 4eme étage 453, donnant sur un mur, sans lumière du jour. Bref, aucune idée du temps quand on est dans l’hôtel!

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Stephanie

18 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff is very helpful and nice. The hotel is good. We stayed at the second floor looking right into the main street. It was really noisy. The room was very clean and ok in size but it looked really used. Some of the wood was scratched off of the appliances and the pillows were really really thin. Bathroom was good in size and modern.

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Victoria

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved my stay here. I stayed in the garden view room and it was amazing. The staff was friendly and the area was safe and walkable. The breakfast is really good and worth it if contemplating adding it to your stay. The space was quiet and clean. Would definitely stay here again.

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Service

Staff are consistently friendly, helpful and proactive with luggage handling, reservations and taxis, and they assist with self check‑in when needed. Some guests found the kiosk‑led check-in impersonal, early check-in incurs fees, occasional English limitations, and rare reports of rudeness or housekeeping opt-in hassle.

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Yuen Yi Yonne

29 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room, friendly staff and good service

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Felipe

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Great hotel, the staff made several reservations and the idem was amazing! Breakfeast is a must!

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riccardo

18 May 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Good hotel but the only problem was the hotel staff don’t speak english

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Jonathan

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My second time staying at the hotel. The hotel has a great location but the service has declined. They make it difficult to get daily housekeeping, standard is every other day.

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Mehran

20 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was great, and the staff members were excellent. I forgot my watch at the hotel. And she called my foreign phone to tell me. I am most grateful.

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Ian

28 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location, amazingly helpful staff

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Hank

30 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I like the location, staffs are very friendly. However, I don’t like they were trying to charge me early check in. I arrived around 12pm and they told me the check in time is 3pm. They l had rooms available but If I want the room now, I’ll have to pay additional charges. The location is great. It’s right next to the river. However, they’re no place for drinks or coffee.

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Jenkins

30 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed two nights. The check-in experience was good, very efficient! At late night I asked about luggage delivery to my next hotel, the Japanese lady staff was very helpful. The next morning when I checked out, the Chinese lady staff at the front desk was very smart, read the notes that the Japanese lady made on record, and helped me arranged the luggage delivery without me having to raise the enquiry again! Excellent service from them all. Excellent location, and highly recommend to all!

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Golnar

24 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is perfect, close to the train station and a market of sorts filled with great places to eat and cute little shops. Easy to access other parts of Kyoto from the hotel. Our room, however, was cramped and dark and faced a wall. The staff removed our wet clothes from the dryer before it had finished as someone else wanted to use it. Little to no interaction with staff as you check in and out using a machine.

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Botong

2 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was actually great and I still like it now. The problem is just the frontdesk staff R. Miki (if I remember correctly). We booked 2 nights, with parking. First night we arrived around 5pm and checked in. The second day when we were walking around we found this great restaurant and made a reservation. But we were told that we have to move our car when check out at 11 am, but the restaurant was literally next door. So I was asking if we could park 1-2 hours longer to 1pm so we can finish lunch. Because we were not told that we need to remove car when check out at the beginning, as we are paying 3000 yen per day already and a 48-hour 6000 yen is a reasonable request. But we are actually parking much less, 5 pm checkin and 11 am checkout. The frontdesk lady, R Miki, was very rude and became very rough when I requested to park my car there for 1-2 hours after check out at 11 am. If nothing can be negotiated, I think the hotel pnly need an A4 paper not human being. And the fact that I was not told this rule at the beginning is also very unfair. And this is not an unreasonable request at all. The next hotel we stay allow to park until 1 pm after checkout so that you have more time to tour the surrounding. Overall, this hotel is excellent in the hardware. But it is really unfortunate with the staff. This experience completely ruined our day, we ended up not having lunch that day and all plans were changed. Horrible staff!

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Location

Excellent location by the Kamo River, walkable to Pontocho, Gion and shopping streets, with multiple subway stations nearby. Many describe it as convenient yet quiet.

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Sara

19 Dec 2024

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Very clean property in a great location. Short walk to multiple train stations. Great room for the price!

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Gilaad

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, near the train station and city centre. The room was clean and relatively big to Japan. Great service.

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Jeongho

5 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very convenient location in downtown!

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Ann

21 Nov 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location. Walking distance to Gion (1 mile) and shopping/ Pontocho alley (less than 0.5 miles). Right next to a subway station for easy access to other parts of the city. Staff helpful.

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Martin

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

By the river and close to plenty of restaurants, with good public transport options.

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Yunghuei

14 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We stay at the river view suite for 4 nights. Indeed it's a very nice hotel with incredibly convenient location and very nice river view. Good beds and very nice breakfast. Staff are very friendly as well.

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Angelo

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay was absolutely phenomenal and truly elevated our entire trip to Kyoto. From its stunning design to its impeccable service, every aspect of this hotel exceeded our expectations. The location is, without a doubt, a 10 out of 10. Situated directly on the banks of the beautiful Kamo River, the hotel offers a tranquil escape while being just steps away from the heart of the action. We loved starting our mornings with a coffee overlooking the river. In the evenings, we could simply walk out the door and be in the middle of the vibrant Pontocho Alley for dinner, or take a short stroll across the bridge to explore the historic Gion district. The convenience is simply unmatched. The room was a perfect blend of modern luxury and Japanese elegance. It was spacious, immaculately clean, and thoughtfully designed with incredible attention to detail. Finally, the service was exceptional. Every staff member we encountered was professional, warm, and genuinely welcoming. They went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable. If you are looking for a special place to stay in Kyoto that combines a prime location with a luxurious and peaceful atmosphere, this is the place to stay.

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康弘

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

鴨川に隣接しているし、出かけるのにも最適ですよ♪

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Julie

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely hotel in Kyoto. Our garden room was very nice with a modern feel. Staff all very helpful. Happy for us to leave our cases on our last to day and collect later. Very close to metro stations, restaurants and bars. Easy walk to many areas including Nishiki market, Imperial Palace and across the bridge to Yasaka and Sannenzaka. Would definitely stay again.

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William

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Such a superb location to see Kyoto. Quite. Beautiful view of the river. Train station is almost on the property, same with bus stops, but you rarely need it because there is so many sights, food and shopping nearby. I love Japanese food, but if you need a break, absolutely try "Upit" burgers around the corner, some of the best I\'ve had in any country. If I am fortunate enough to return to Kyoto, I will definitely stay here again.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for quality and variety with both Japanese and Western options (omelette/egg stations noted). A few mention watery eggs, repetition, limited views in the breakfast room, and that the hotel offers little or no dining beyond breakfast.

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Irene

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic breakfast buffet!

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Jaime

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel within walking distance to Imperial Palace and Nishiki Market and Gion district. Delicious buffet breakfast with many Western and Asian cuisine options. Restaurant only opens for breakfast and lunch.

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Cristina

18 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a fantastic hotel in Kyoto. The location is right on the river, near Gion, and walking distance to Pontocho Alley. This hotel manages to combine the best aspects of a modern hotel with classic elements of a Japanese Ryokan. My wife loved the big comfortable bed and soft pillows but I was also able to go to their onsen (Japanese bath) And they had the option of an onsen type bath right in our room with special bath salts. My wife loved that. I recommend you get the included breakfast. It was delicious and varied in their restaurant with great staff. Even an omelette station tho’ I didn’t have room

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Daniella

16 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful property with very friendly staff. I didn't give them 5 stars because of the breakfast which was not good (to start with the very watery scrambled eggs).

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Tan

27 Jan 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

A very convenient located hotel. Serve by two metro line. Room is narrow and long. If you have 2 big luggage you may need to open 1 on your bed to access your belonging. Hotel breakfast is nice. But remain the same everyday. I stay 3 night all 3 morning same. Overall a hotel I will come back again.

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Makoto

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

便利な立地で京都市中心部の移動が楽でした。京都駅から地下鉄で行けるので、激混みのバスに乗らなくてすみます。朝食は時間帯によっては欠品があるので、朝一番をおすすめします。丁寧に作られたお惣菜が楽しめます。

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HIRO

31 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

朝食バイキングの種類の豊富さと美味しさ大浴場が予想より広く清潔感がある各階にウォーターサーバーと製氷機、喫煙所が設置されている

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Tai-Wei

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy access. Laundry and public bath are perks. Just didn’t have any coffee shop, bar, or dinner options within the hotel.

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Robert

29 Mar 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Perfect location, and well kept hotel. The only drawback is no evening restaurant.

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David

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly staff and great breakfast buffet.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11 $305	12 $261	13 $353	14 $383
15 $295	16 $257	17 $253	18 $324	19 $325	20 $355	21
22 $563	23 $294	24 $257	25 $310	26 $323	27 $294	28 $408
29 $266	30 $265

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		1 $237	2 $262	3 $219	4 $262	5 $281
6 $175	7 $183	8 $183	9 $166	10 $149	11 $160	12 $218
13 $126	14 $129	15 $123	16 $124	17 $123	18 $135	19 $175
20 $123	21 $133	22 $133	23 $137	24 $166	25 $183	26 $219
27 $218	28 $191	29 $186	30 $201	31 $402

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