4-Star Hotels in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Good location just behind Kyoto Station. Very convenient for shopping, eating and traveling around. I can see bullet trains passing from my window but it’s still quiet.

This hotel is incredibly close to Kyoto Station (just a 5-minute walk, and very easy to find if you exit from the Central Gate), making it super convenient for getting around. There's a 7-Eleven conveniently located directly across the street, and plenty of great restaurants within a 10-minute walk. It's very clean and quiet, and laundry facilities are available. I stayed in a Kyoto Tower room, which had large windows (though they don't open) offering a great view of Kyoto Tower.

Amazing experience. Some traditional japanese vibes mixed with westernized traits. It was our first time visiting a hotel with any resemblance to a traditional japanese hotel - this was a great entry point into this kind of experience. As is traditional, you are required to leave your shoes in the footlockers by the entrance. You walk around the hotel in socks / barefoot. In some spaces wooden shoes are provided (example: public toilet on the first floor, toilet in the hotel room), everywhere else is socks-only. The design is very traditionally looking, pleasing to the eyes. Breakfast offers a combination of japanese and western dishes in a buffet style - so if you want to try some traditional japanese food, but are afraid you won’t like it - you will still have plenty of options (I will add a photo as an example - in reality the list of options is much bigger both in both japanese and western cuisines). Onsen is great, works a long time (3pm-10am). We went there in the morning / day / evening — all times it was not too crowded, sometimes there were only a couple other people in there. The onsen are separate for men and women, so there is no need to check against any timetable (men hours / women hours, how some other hotels do it) - you can go any time when onsen is open. Location is great too — multiple subway stations are close, Kyoto Tower is in about 10 minutes of walking. Many restaurants nearby.

The stay was wonderful. Location right infront of Kyoto station & local bus interchange. If you came late from Kansai airport by limousine. the limousine will stop at Kyoto Avanti 3-5min away from this hotel. If you join day tour, the pick up point is same at Limousine drop of point. Many 7/11 & restaurants around. The hotel look very new, room & bed was very comfortable and toilet was very clean. Hotel's staff front deck & housekeeping very polite. The coffee house open for free hot & cool beverages for guests from afternoon till 10pm. Will sure book this hotel if we visit Kyoto again.

The hotel is located on the ground floor, inside a shopping mall and metro complex. The front desk service was excellent. As is common with Japanese hotels, check-in is at 3 PM, but they offered complimentary luggage storage if you arrived early. Our room also had a view of the Shinkansen.

The hotel is just one stop away from Kyoto JR Station; you step right out into it. There's also a bus stop right outside the entrance. It's very convenient for visiting attractions in Kyoto city. The whole place feels very new and modern. You're required to take off your shoes upon entering the hotel, and walking barefoot throughout the entire premises takes a bit of getting used to. They offer complimentary late-night noodles starting at 9:30 PM daily. In the mornings, there's unlimited Yakult, and in the evenings, free-flow ice pops. Both indoor and outdoor onsen (hot springs) are available. However, since Kyoto likely doesn't have volcanoes, the overall quality of the hot springs can't quite compare to similar hotels in areas like Hakone. P.S. This hotel belongs to the same management group as Mizunone, where I stayed in Hakone last year.

The location is excellent, just a 5-minute walk to the Shijo bus stop and 10 minutes to the subway station. With a FamilyMart conveniently located downstairs, all our breakfast and late-night snack needs were covered. This hotel offers great value for money. The room was quite spacious, featuring a king-size bed that comfortably accommodated two people. It also came with a small sofa and a table. I was particularly pleased with the ample hangers provided. A delightful surprise was the onsen (hot spring) bath; it was wonderfully relaxing to soak in it every evening after exploring. My only minor point of confusion was that while the room was tidied daily, the bed itself wasn't made. It would have been nice if they could at least straighten out the sheets a bit.

The hotel's location is decent. It's just one stop from JR Kyoto Station, at Umekoji-Kyotonishi. After exiting the station, you can turn right and take the pedestrian overpass directly to the hotel. Just a tip: be mindful of the train schedule as services can sometimes be infrequent. Cleanliness is excellent. The bathrooms feature a convenient wet/dry separation, and they provide P.O.L.A. brand toiletries. The hotel's public bath (大浴場) is a must-visit – it's impeccably clean. The buffet breakfast is also very generous, offering a wide array of Kyoto's local specialties. Overall, it provides excellent value for money and was definitely the most satisfying hotel of our entire trip.

Initially, I worried the room might be cramped when booking, but upon checking in, I found there was ample space to open my luggage. There was even a thoughtful sign suggesting we could slide our suitcases under the bed for more room. The hangers in our room were conveniently located right by a window that could be partially opened, which was perfect as clothes I washed would dry overnight. I really enjoyed their breakfast. It featured miso soup, rice, and even sashimi, which was a welcome change from typical Western breakfast spreads and perfect for a Chinese palate. A noteworthy perk is that the hotel offers complimentary hot and cold beverages like tea and coffee every afternoon. Additionally, during certain hours, they provide a selection of wines and nuts, functioning almost like a complimentary bar. The best part is, it's all completely free! After a day of sightseeing, returning to the hotel, we always made it a habit to grab a drink there before heading back to our room.

The hotel's location isn't ideal; its primary convenience is its proximity to public transport. You'll need to take a bus to reach most places, including Kyoto Station, despite a nearby bus stop. Breakfast was abundant but lacked flavor. Upon check-in, we were assigned an older room on the second floor and had to request a room change due to the extremely noisy bathroom exhaust fan. The gym charges a fee for each use, and the public bath, though clean, is quite small. Housekeeping could be more flexible; for our four-night stay, the room was only cleaned on the fourth day. Cleaning on the third day would have been much more practical. Furthermore, breakfast required selecting a fixed time slot with a voucher.