Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

The hotel's facilities are a bit old. However, its excellent location makes up for it, just a hundred meters or so from the south exit of Kyoto Station. The room is small, but the free capsule coffee machine is a nice touch. The bathroom still has the shower-in-tub setup, without a separate wet and dry area.

If you're traveling with kids to Kyoto and Nara, this hotel is hands down the best choice! 1. It's directly opposite Kyoto Station, making transportation to all surrounding areas super convenient. You can walk to the train or JR station, and there's an indoor walkway right across the street from the hotel, so you won't get hot or sunburnt. 2. There are tons of dining options nearby, so you don't even need to venture out to areas like Shijo. There are also a few shopping malls. 3. Make sure to book the newly renovated room type. They are fresh and clean, and the rooms are spacious – essential when traveling with children. 4. We booked a twin room and stayed with our 8-year-old child; the hotel confirmed there was no extra charge. 5. Do note that check-out is at 11 AM. We didn't realize and left at 12 PM, which incurred a 2,000 yen charge. Just be mindful of the time!

The rooms were incredibly spacious and everyone loved them. Being right across from Kyoto Station was super convenient, and the food options nearby were fantastic. We really enjoyed it! Plus, there are two laundromats not far away, and the staff's service was excellent.

The service was great, and the price was very reasonable. It's conveniently located right near Kyoto Station, and there are plenty of signs, so you don't have to worry about getting lost. I thought the cleanliness was good, and the housekeeping staff were very polite.

The room was quite spacious. It's a bit of a walk to both Kyoto Station and the bus station, about 9-10 minutes. After staying here, the hotel in Osaka felt like a step down. The Wi-Fi in the room was a bit slow, so I ended up using my mobile data. There was also a slight issue with the self check-in, and I had to wait a while for assistance.

This hotel is decent. The location is great, and check-in and check-out are done via self-service machines. You also pay taxes at these machines. Overall, it's a pretty good hotel. When choosing, make sure to pick the newer building, not the old one, as the new building is recently renovated and generally much better. It's only about a 10-minute walk to Kyoto Station. There are laundromats nearby, as the hotel itself doesn't have a laundry room.