Kyoto Shimogyo Ward 4-star Hotels

the location is excellent, right in the middle of everything, a lot of kyoto attractions are within walking distance. just a few step from hankyo line station connecting to arashiyama and osaka umeda. breakfast set meal is excellent, highly recommended. the public bath comes in handy after along walks day. the coffee stand right across the street in front of the hotel offer selection of very good coffee. the temple vibe of the hotel is quite interesting, one of a kind experience.

Not a bad hotel to stay in. There is a complimentary drink for each guest per stay in the hotel. The concept is towards minimalist, comfortable beds and fairly sound proof. The twin room is consider hire spacious. There is a sauna and onsen (male/female switched in alternate days), but we didn’t utilise. The toilet Is a bit dark and wash basin is situated outside. Check in is at 17:00hrs and check out is before 14:00hrs. It’s good for guests who are catching a later flight. Staff are wonderful and very helpful.

Good hotel, not far from station or centre of town (about half an hour walk each). Coffee provided all day in the lobby. Gym available but costs 1000 yen per visit and requires reservation which is a bit annoying. Rooms are big compared to other hotels of similar price in Japan. Coin laundry is good (cash only). Onsen is nice - separate for men and women as is standard in Japan.

The place is exactly like in the photos. The room was very clean but cramp, there was barely enough space to open 2 luggages (usual jap room). However, the toilet and shower is very spacious, wet and dry area is separated. Toilet and shower is also very clean, one of the best (for japan hotels) during my trip. The shower is very advanced with many options (shower head / rain shower / body shower). Warm water comes quickly and the water pressure in the shower is strong. The hotel is not near any mrt station but there are several busstops around the area. However take note that it is not recommended to bring luggages up the buses as it gets very crowded. There is a 7-11 right beside the hotel entrance. During self check in, the staff speaks good english and assisted us promptly. Free wifi is very strong. Will stay again

The Pros: Excellent location; Very kind, attentive and professional staff; breakfast is fine; - The Cons: It's an ageing hotel and it's starting to show; although generally clean my toilet, for example smelled persistently of urine since the moment I entered the room, as if the the flooring around the toilet had not been wiped down and disinfected; the hotel should be on top of the vacuum cleaner maintenance - they clearly do not change their dust sacks often, nor do they filter the air that is released by them; punctually every morning while walking down the corridors the smell of dust emanating from the carpets and/or vacuum cleaners is apparent; Vacuum cleaners need to be frequently maintained; Also what's up with the second card you hand-out at breakfast (other than the 'occupied' card) - It's redundant and totally useless. make things easier - not more complicated please! The large SPA is also very average. I wouldn't necessarily return to this hotel knowing that there are so many ew establishments around which offer newer and fresher facilities. You need to stay current and modern if you want to be competitive! Smarten-up please.  '

This hotel was very clean and the staff were very friendly! Location was very good and the Spa was out of this world. Put your right to bed! The beds were super comfortable and I can honestly say I would stay there again without hesitation. Look out for video review on @chopandtravel on instagram and TikTok.

One of the best hotels we visited in Japan! Truly amazing experience. All visitors walk without shoes in the hotel but the floor was absolutely clean and nice. Excellent baths, massage chairs, breakfast (in the photo) and complementary ramen & ice cream. The room and the hotel as well were in Japanese style which was perfect for us. 11 minutes from shinkansen railway station, 7 minutes from subway, 30-40 minutes by foot to Gyon. Smoking room was available however it was pretty small but ok. What could be improved: more cleaning in the bathing area in dressing room. More massage chairs would be nice as it was pretty crowded due to people waiting in queues. One woman left her child in the massage chair with ipad “for hours” so it was impossible for other visitors to use it. Overall, fascinating hotel and we will 100% sure come back!

We stayed at Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium for 1 night. The location of the hotel was closed to Gion district and Nishiki market by bus. There is a bus stop outside the hotel where you can catch a bus to Kyoto station. The room was clean but very small in size as we expected. We stayed in a queen queen, and the bed was comfortable. The room was quiet, and the bathroom was clean . There is a public bath in the hotel, which is free to use, but we didn't manage to use it.

Booked Mitsui Garden as a last minute one night stay as my initial hotel has some water issues, resulting no water for shower and toileting needs. Nonetheless Mitsui is a pleasant surprise. Location is right next to Kyoto station with lots of food, shopping options. Amenities were great too. Room is of a great size with a small coin laundry room. It is such a great pity that I found out about Mitsui only on my last day of stay. Will be my choice stay the next time I visit Kyoto.

There is no blocking the light through the bathroom into the bedroom. The attached photos were taken at approximately 6am, which is not when we wanted to wake up on our holiday. Otherwise, hotel is good and great public spa on the 10th Floor. Free laundry room too! Just purchase your washing powder from the front reception. Location was amazing and convenient to both Kyoto Station and buses.