Hot Springs Hotels in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

I booked this for my parents last year, and they gave great feedback. So, this time, I booked it for my own trip. However, I didn't encounter the Chinese-speaking front desk staff my parents mentioned, but English communication was perfectly fine. The location is super convenient, right next to Kyoto Station, with a 7-Eleven just across the street. I highly recommend getting the breakfast; it's absolutely delicious! They have curry rice, oden, miso soup, and even matcha ice cream. The top floor has a free public bath, and it wasn't too crowded when I went. The hygiene was excellent, 100 times better than bathhouses in China. Room amenities are self-serve downstairs. I even borrowed a curling iron from the front desk, which required a 3000 yen cash deposit. Overall, I highly recommend this hotel, especially if you're traveling with seniors or children. The room size is quite generous for Japan.

Walking distance to Kyoto station & has a lot of family marts/ 7 Elevens near by, the hotel staff were also very nice and attentive. The bathrooms were a bit small but other than that a very nice stay! A lot of bus stops near by too. Bus 9 & 28 stop right by the hotel

As is common for Japan, the rooms are quite compact, but this hotel boasts excellent facilities. They provide Pola brand toiletries, and everything felt spotlessly clean. The public bath was also immaculately maintained. The staff were professional and courteous. Its location is a major plus, offering a very convenient walk to Kyoto Station. While the price might be a bit higher, it's absolutely justifiable for the quality and convenience offered.

When I booked the hotel, I specifically requested a high floor. The standard check-in time was 3 PM, and our family of three arrived around 3:45 PM to check in. To my surprise, the front desk attendant, a tall Japanese man wearing glasses, assigned us a room on the lowest possible floor, the second floor. I communicated with him for about ten minutes, reiterating our request for a high floor. The front desk attendant was very arrogant, claiming that our reservation didn't show any request for a high floor and insisting that the hotel was fully booked for the day. He said that if we wanted a high floor, we would have to switch rooms tomorrow. Of course, we understand that high floor requests depend on the hotel's availability on the day, but this hotel has around 400 rooms, and we didn't arrive late at night. The hotel has nine floors in total; we would have been perfectly fine with a room on the 4th or 5th floor, especially since we were staying for three nights with a child. If it were just one night, we might have just put up with it. Despite our efforts, the communication was fruitless. After going up to the room, I called the front desk again to request a room change. Less than five minutes later, the same front desk attendant appeared with a room key for the 9th floor. So, we dragged our luggage and our child up to the 9th floor, only to find it was the very last room, furthest from the elevator. Later, I contacted Trip.com's customer service, who were very helpful and contacted the hotel. The next day, the front desk informed us that they could arrange a room closer to the elevator, but we had already unpacked our luggage, so we decided not to switch rooms again. The front desk then offered us a complimentary room cleaning for the day. All in all, the entire check-in process was incredibly frustrating. It felt like that front desk attendant was intentionally making things difficult for us! On a positive note, the hotel's location is excellent and convenient for getting around. The breakfast was similar to other Dormy Inn hotels, and they also offered free ramen at night. However, the dining area was extremely crowded due to group tours. The variety of hot spring baths was better than other Dormy Inn hotels, but there were no semi-outdoor baths.

The hotel's top floor boasts a fantastic large public bath and lounge, offering excellent views for watching the sunset and the city's nightscape. Plenty of dining options are available right downstairs, and the provided toiletries and skincare products are superb. Its location near Sanjo-dori is very convenient, putting you close to many modern historical buildings, including the Museum of Kyoto. Despite some slightly dated facilities, the overall experience is excellent, offering fantastic value for money. A room rate of around 400 is considered exceptional value for Kyoto.

Laundry is expensive and takes at least an hour to dry. The slippers are a bit dirty. The room is large overall. There is a bus stop right in front of the hotel, which is very convenient. You can run water while taking a bath. The hotel front desk can communicate in English, but there seem to be bugs and I was bitten. There is a refrigerator in the room, and towels can be replaced even if the room is not cleaned.

It was my first time traveling to Japan, and I wanted to experience an authentic Japanese-style room. I stumbled upon this hotel and chose it. Across from the hotel is a small park, and a little to the right is a large Lawson convenience store. On the way to Karasuma Station, you'll pass several restaurants, dessert shops, and a large supermarket, but due to our tight schedule, we didn't have time to explore any of them. My husband and daughter complained about the tatami mats being too hard and uncomfortable. I didn't sleep well in Osaka for two nights, but I slept soundly and comfortably here. Kyoto can be a bit humid in the summer, but it's better than Shanghai. The hotel is a short walk from Ichiran Ramen, and a few steps after that, there's a chikuya restaurant. Later, we took a bus to Nara and saw deer.

I brought my parents to Kyoto and we stayed at this hotel. The triple room was incredibly spacious, much larger than the double rooms I've stayed in before. It was clean and tidy, with excellent hygiene. The private onsen comes highly recommended! My parents also had a fantastic stay. All in all, it's a perfect score! Service: Check-in was at 3 PM, and the front desk service was thoughtful and thorough. They explained the hotel facilities very clearly. (If you don't speak Japanese, there are staff who speak English.) Facilities: It's a very traditional Japanese-style room, which my parents loved. The public bathing area was also very clean, and the private onsen was super comfortable. The hotel signage was clear, and every detail was meticulously thought out – really impressive! Breakfast: The buffet breakfast offered a wide and diverse selection, with both Western and Japanese options, and plenty of delicious desserts! We were absolutely stuffed~

This Japanese-style hot spring hotel is absolutely amazing! The private onsen rooms are fantastic; soaking in the hot spring while enjoying the mountain views is so therapeutic ♨️ The butler service is attentive, and the kaiseki cuisine is exquisite and delicious. The tatami rooms are clean and cozy, and the communal onsen baths are also very well maintained. The location is quiet and secluded, making it the perfect choice for relaxation and rejuvenation. I will definitely come back!

We booked a Japanese family room and we arrived about 6:00 pm. Our room was on 3rd floor, when the lift door opens, a strong fishy smell. The corridor were not air conditioned and it was hot. Our room is at the corner, had a stale atmosphere. It still summer and weather is incredibly hot, it would be helpful if the staff had prepared the room and cool it before we arrived. AC is not working well, the room was still not cool when we slept. We could not rest well. The mattress & bedding were not comfortable. Breakfast was ok. Overall it’s not worth a night for SGD423.