Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site, subject to charges.

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

Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

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

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

What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?

The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

How is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Kyoto, within a 5-minute drive of Shijo Street and Kyoto Tower, and approximately 1.6 miles from Kawaramachi Street and 2.9 miles from Kiyomizu Temple.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

One child 6 years old or younger stays free per registered adult when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Hotel Emion Kyoto - Elegant Stay in Japan

Average nightly price at Hotel Emion Kyoto by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$77
February	US$93
March	US$133
April	US$141
May	US$129
June	US$74
July	US$77
August	US$82
September	US$99
October	US$171
November	US$160
December	US$117

What guests think

At Hotel Emion Kyoto, travellers highlight spacious, modern rooms and strong cleanliness, friendly service, and convenient access via the adjacent JR station one stop from Kyoto Station, plus useful amenities like a public bath, rooftop terrace, and on-site dining.

Breakfast and restaurant options are widely praised, with Japanese and Western choices and occasional vouchers, though a few guests found breakfast repetitive or pricey. The location is quiet and slightly removed from major sights, so many rely on trains or buses; late-night options nearby can feel limited. Recurring downsides include bottlenecked laundry with weak dryers, occasional dust or odors, and a tattoo restriction for the bath; a few guests reported communication issues or slow problem resolution. Overall, expect a clean, comfortable, amenity-rich stay with easy transport links.

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Facilities

Well-equipped with a public bath (sauna and cold bath), rooftop terrace, and several on-site restaurants and shops with occasional vouchers, plus a direct walkway to the JR station. Downsides mentioned repeatedly are limited laundry machines with weak dryers, occasional smoke odor, and tattoo restrictions for the bath.

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Chris

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Excellent hotel with excellent amenities. Washer and dryer available, but the dryers don’t dry. Easy walking distance to 7-Eleven, dry, cleaners, and public transportation. Would stay there again.

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Jamie

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel gets a poor rating only for the fact that they don't allow patrons with tattoos to enter the spa area. I specifically booked this hotel for the spa area. No where on the listing does it state that those with tattoos cannot use the spa. You only find out when you check in and they hand you a paper with all of this hotel rules... It is 2025 and you are a hotel located in downtown Kyoto where you get a large amount of foreign tourists. That rule should be changed because even most Japanese do not care about tattoos now

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jaeho

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was very large and spotless. The restaurants on the second floor made dining super convenient, and above all, the sauna was absolutely amazing. And don’t miss having a beer on the rooftop terrace — it’s a must! I’ll definitely be coming back next time.

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GUI Fang

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel has only 4 washers/dryers. And the machines are not that powerful, and In average it takes three hours to wash and dry one load.

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Miles

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Wonderful and cute hotel with a full dining area on the second floor and just a 2 minute Sky-bridge walk from the train station.

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Tali

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was nice and the bed was comfortable. I liked having the black out curtains in the room. Location wasn’t great for us, there wasn’t much to walk to and food options were limited. Breakfast in the hotel was expensive. Also asked for extra water for our room and they said there’s a limit of one bottle per person per day. Elevator smelled of smoke.

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Mike

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing place to stay in an amazing city. The rooms were a good size and the staff was wonderful. The cherry on top was the rooftop terrace!

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Paula

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is one of my favorite hotels in Japan. The hotel is new and clean. We got the room with 4 twin beds and it was great for our family to have our own beds. The bathroom is also spacious. The onsen was great!! It has 3 tubs with different temperatures with lots of shower space. The locker room was big and has a few vanity areas. The laundry has 4 machines but we still had to wait for our turn but it was not too bad. The hotel has direct access to the train station which is nice. The lower floors has a few restaurants to choose from which is great! There’s also some activities you can do at the main floor and they also sell snacks. The hotel is right beside a 7-Eleven which was very convenient.

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Sharon

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, right next to a skytrain. There is a free onsen attached with 2 hot pools, 1 cold, and a sauna which was lovely to use after a long day of walking. The front desk staff were also great, they let us check in 3 hours early since our room was ready.

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Edwin

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

As far as what I didn’t like there is not much that I can think of other than clothes are hard to dry in high humidity. This was not the hotels issue . The property was super clean, staff was fantastic, and it was connected by a short bridge walkway to the train system. Super easy to navigate all over Kyoto. We received a 1000 yen voucher per person in our room which we used at the steakhouse on property. By far top 5 dinners I’ve had, ever…I would highly recommend Hotel Emion Kyoto to anyone thinking of traveling to Kyoto.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently praise overall cleanliness of rooms and facilities. Some guests reported dust, poorly cleaned bathrooms or laundry areas, a smoke smell, or a pest incident.

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ゆきこ

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

朝食もどれも美味しく最高の旅になりました。フロントスタッフはじめ、朝食のレストランスタッフさんも気持ちのよい挨拶をしてくださりました。ただ、ゲストの数が多いのかランドリールームの床はあまり清潔ではありませんでした。ランドリーは４台常にフル稼働でしたが、私が2泊した両日とも早朝4時代は全て空いてましたので旅の参考までに。

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Deylynn

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property, itself, was okay. The staff was cold and unfriendly. The most disappointing part was the property represented itself as a smoke-free property, which is why we chose to stay there. However, it reeked of cigarette smoke, especially the elevator to the ground floor. The property literally smelled like an ashtray or casino. This was pretty uncomfortable because two of the three people in my party has asthma and cigarette smoke exacerbates our asthma.

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yukihiko

7 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

浴室の床やドアの隅が赤カビと黒カビだらけで掃除されていない様子だった。特に浴室の床はヌルヌルで気持ちが悪く、今まで利用した宿泊施設で1番清掃が行き届いていない浴室であった。建物が綺麗なだけに非常に残念。

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Yuichiro

25 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

綺麗で快適でした

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yoko

16 Mar 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

概ね満足。周辺に食事処やスーパーなし。場所が辺鄙な分、部屋は広い。部屋風呂は使い勝手良し。建物は新しい。気になったのが部屋に埃がところどころ溜まっていたこと。外国人観光客が多く、大浴場、朝食、ランドリーは混雑。大浴場はタオル常備で便利。一人千円の夕食用館内利用券をホテルから頂いた。京都駅までバスならホテル配布割引券で100円。２階の寿司屋のランチがお勧め。

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GYO

21 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

全体的に清潔で気持ちが良い

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William

22 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was a roach in our room :( . everything else was great however

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mingzhu

2 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

お部屋広く綺麗です。清潔感あるホテルです。

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Létitia

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The Hotel is nicely located in a quiet neighborhood and easily accessible from Kyoto station by train (1 stop) or multiple buses. However the room could have been cleaner. There was dust in the corners and behind the tv. One person of our group had a big allergic reaction.

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Steve

9 Jan 2026

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Stayed 6 nights

The rooms were not vacuumed daily and from day1 I noticed there was alot of dust.

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Rooms

Rooms are large for Kyoto, modern and quiet, with excellent bathrooms and many family layouts. Minor complaints include firm beds, limited storage or a missing desk, outdated TVs or unstable Wi-Fi in some rooms.

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Sheila

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was spacious and clean. The bathtub was amazing. The view was beautiful. The breakfast was okay, but not a lot of selection for the price. The staff were really friendly and helpful and the hotel amenities and location was great!

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Scot

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel was very nice. It had a lot of great food options inside the hotel. The wifi was not stable in the room and kept disconnecting on multiple devices. I wish they had more vegetarian/vegan friendly options for the buffet.

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Mai

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel was super clean and modern. Room was spacious for a family of 4. Bath tub and shower combo was a plus. Very nice and friendly staff. Walkable to every thing.

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Gregory

24 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient location adjacent train station, staff were friendly and some spoke English, room was nice and comfortable, unfortunately TV was old and unable to connect to latest version IPhone and IPad and no English movie or TV. Requires update.

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Frederico

13 Jan 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

I really recommend this accommodation. The room is big and the bathroom is amazing.

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Pascalia Maria

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Big room, clean, nice property

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KIT PING

20 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

房間大，連厠所都大，又新又乾淨，價格唔算貴，抵住！

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Nicolas

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An excellent hotel overall. The public bath is great, 2 tubs, a cold bath and a Sauna. Very clean and quiet rooms. The only issue was the absence of a desk/work station for a laptop.

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yiu tak

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The room was good size but a shame it hasn't any wardrobe. They provided only 6 hangers and we stayed here for 7 nights so needed a wardrobe really. It was hard to get a clothes rail only after we talked to the manager. The breakfast suits oriental people more with big choice of food and was good. Some receptionist were nice but cannot speak much English.

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Ho Wai

19 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious and clean, making it a comfortable retreat. The staff were exceptionally friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was a highlight of my stay, offering a great variety of delicious options.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, professional, and accommodating, with smooth check-in and helpful support. However, a few guests noted communication challenges or unresolved issues (e.g., noise, room leaks, or reduced assistance with luggage transfer forms).

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Johnny

4 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is my third time staying at this hotel in Kyoto. It’s very clean, the staff is friendly, and the spa, restaurants, and location near public transportation make it super convenient. The only downside—and why I’m giving four instead of five stars—is that the luggage transfer process has changed. Previously the staff helped fill out the forms, but now it must be done online, which was difficult to navigate and I didn’t receive help with it. Still, overall a great stay and I would return.

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K

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

予約していた部屋よりもグレードの高い部屋に通していただき、とてもゆったりできました。フロントの方の対応も丁寧で大変満足できました。また京都へ来る際はリピートしたいです。

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Spencer

19 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very clean and spacious, and the best part of my stay at Hotel Emion was the staff. Keisuke and Yuki went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful stay and even reached out to me after we left about some belongings we accidentally left in our room. I will definitely be recommending this hotel to my friends and will be coming back to stay again!

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Lucy

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a nice hotel. However, we had 2 big issues: 1. We booked this spot for 4 people. I put in my children’s ages when I booked on Expedia. When we arrived, they said that they could not accommodate us in one room and we had to get an upgraded room or 2 rooms. (We booked rooms the same way in other places in Japan and did not have this issue there.) This cost us more than double the original price. They told me originally it was just a slightly increased fee but then called my room and asked me to pay the original price plus the upgraded room. 2. On the second night while I was in bed, I noticed a wet spot on the bed and then had water fall onto my head from the ceiling. There was a leak from the AC vent (see picture). We called the front desk and they came to look at it, but moved the beds or said we could go to another room. My son was already asleep so we didn’t move. However, I was disappointed that nothing was done to rectify this situation. After the whole room debacle, I expected some kind of discount or some sort of fix for literal dirty water leaking onto me and my bedding. However, they acted very unbothered. I would like to be refunded one night of the stay. Also, we could not use the amenity of the bath due to having a tattoo. So overall, lovely property, but the customer service was a huge disappointment.

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MOTOMI

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

年間に何度も利用するホテル。ロケーションも利便性も最高です。一度だけフロントの対応で不満を感じましたが、その後は改善されたのか申し分なく、とても快適に滞在させて頂いてます。 This is a hotel I return to multiple times a year. The location couldn’t be better, and it's incredibly convenient. I once had a disappointing experience at the front desk, but it seems things have improved, and my stays since then have been smooth and very enjoyable.

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kazuya

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

フロントの女性スタッフが、とても、親切で、近郊情報も、親身に、答えてくださって、ありがたかったです。チェックインも、遅かったのですが、あたたかかったです。宿泊翌日の朝の女性スタッフの方も、笑顔が、とても優しくて、また、宿泊したいと思いました。お風呂も、ベットも、気持ちよかったです。男性のフロントの偉い方？は、ちょっと、淡々とされてて、冷たく感じ、残念でした。ホテルの顔は、フロントなので、初心を忘れずに、女性スタッフを、見習って欲しいです。とっても、立派なホテルで、楽しい京都旅だったので、今後に、期待してます。駐車料金の割引があると、もっと、良いなぁ〜

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Peter

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beeping sound our first night. We told manager and they did not investigate, even though they say they would. Same beeping second night. I pay to sleep, and I could not sleep at all.

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Susan

15 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic hotel with outstanding staff! They are extremely welcoming, polite and helpful. The onsite amenities are plentiful which include a public bath/onsen to shops to restaurants. Having a 7-11 next to the hotel was also handy. The train and bus stations are right by the hotel which helped a great deal! Thank you once again for a great stay!

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Angel

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff! They helped to facilitate a lost item at our precious hotel and they arranged for it to be delivered. The staff were always friendly and had answers to our questions. The hotel is situated one stop away from the Kyoto station. Very convenient. The rooms were large, beds and pillows comfortable. Best of all for me, was that they had comforters as I like to sleep with something weighted on me. Across the street there is a very good and small ramen place, highly recommended. We did have breakfast at this hotel and it was OK since it was more Japanese than western. Am used to a traditional western breakfast but other might enjoy a more Japanese one.

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Debbie

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It is connected to the JR train station via a covered bridge. We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Emion. Great staff. Spoke English well. Loved the Onsen. We even got vouchers to spend at the restaurants and stores. We got to the hotel early and luckily, they were able to get us in a room early. They also offer luggage storage service. We can’t wait to stay here again.

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Location

Directly connected or adjacent to Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station (one stop from Kyoto Station), near the aquarium, railway museum, parks, and a 7-Eleven; area is quiet. Not in the city center, so many attractions require transit, and late-night dining nearby can feel limited.

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Damien

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Well priced new hotel next to transport and located one stop west of Kyoto station. Train to the doorstep and Kyoto Railway Museum just 3 minutes walk. And 10 minutes to the aquarium.

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mohammed

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Really enjoyed my stay at Hotel Emion Kyoto. The rooms were bigger than I expected, very clean, and the staff were super friendly. Location is perfect near Kyoto Station, but still quiet. Would definitely stay again.

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Nguyet

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

Property is nice and close to many attractions. There is also transportation (JR line) close by. Lots of food options and small shops. Close to Starbucks. Aquarium and railway museum just around the corner. 7-11 is just right beside hotel. Currency exchange machine at 7-11 as well.

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kyndra

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Rooms are very clean, staff is very nice, breakfast buffet was good. The only thing is the location, it was too far from everything we wanted to do.

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Christina

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It feels like a luxurious hotel with excellent service. The rooms are incredible and the discounts on the few shops and restaurants below were appreciated. It was very close to the train station but a bit far from areas that we wanted to explore.

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Fabiana

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was WOW! We went to Japan and stayed at 4 different hotels and this one was my favorite one. Service was a 100000/10 food was great, views were unbelievable amazing. Keep in mind this hotel is located on a rural area so you are about 20 min away from the little town and everything closes at 8. Meaning you are unable to get into public transportation or taxi after that time. We had to walk 30 min to get back to the hotel. Nothing major, you really don’t hav to leave this hotel because it is stunning

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David

25 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super nice hotel. Very helpful staff. Room was great. Good location.

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Christine

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful hotel, generously sized rooms given the scale of hotel rooms in Japan, convenient location near train station.

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Catherine

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room and amenities was great. Accessibility to train station is so convenient even with luggage. One stop away from Kyoto station. Many options for restaurants and 7eleven next door. Nice rooftop view for guests to access.

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Ruth

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice clean area where I felt safe. But this is not in the heart of Kyoto. Not very walkable but there is a train station right besides the hotel. Public bath on site.

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Dining

Breakfast is often highlighted for quality and variety of Japanese and Western dishes, and on-site restaurants are convenient. Some found breakfast repetitive, expensive, or with limited vegetarian options; a few rated quality as average.

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Boris

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great hotel, nice and clean facilities, super friendly staff, good location very close to a train station, excellent breakfast! 100% recommended!

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Sheila

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was spacious and clean. The bathtub was amazing. The view was beautiful. The breakfast was okay, but not a lot of selection for the price. The staff were really friendly and helpful and the hotel amenities and location was great!

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Iris

31 Jan 2026

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Stayed 6 nights

Everything is beyond standard. My family and I had a very pleasant stay. We particularly like the breakfast.

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Dario

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great property with food options like the Wagyu steak place which was excellent.

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Jose

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Fantastic hotel. Would happily, happily stay here again. Very clean room. Very spacious. Very nice interior design. Also, lunch specials offered excellent value with the restaurants downstairs.

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William

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Modern vibe throughout, fantastic service, great spa, clean room. Breakfast was varied, but not particularly high quality.

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アツシ

15 Mar 2026

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Stayed 1 night

朝食はメニューも多くご飯もパンも美味しかったです。

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MARI

13 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

朝食の和食メニューがよかった。御出汁がとても美味しかった。

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Clarrise

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Decent breakfast.

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Marcelo

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Café da manhã muito básico, poderia melhorar! Quarto confortável e limpo é muito bem localizado. Pertinho do metrô, amei

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20 $86	21 $65	22 $56	23 $56	24 $80	25 $112	26 $183
27 $128	28 $156	29 $155	30 $153	31 $326

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