Kyoto Hotels

Kyoto is fabulous.... shame about the hotel!

Advantages: Location
Disadvantages: uncomfortable, not very clean, dated decor

I stayed in this hotel for 2 nights on a short break to Kyoto when we were on holiday in Tokyo last year. The location is excellent and is only a few minutes walk from the beautiful Gion district. The rooms are very small but I have to say this is standard across Japan in the lower priced hotels especially in the main Cities. The room wasn't comfortable and I wouldn't like to have stayed here for any longer than 2 nights. The decor was very dated ...
...much fun as it was extremely hot when we stayed there. The room did have everything you need, it was just a little cramped and not very welcoming. The standard of cleanliness wasn't great, it wasn't really dirty, but it certainly could have been better. One little detail that I did like even though it is very small is that they left little Japanese Origami paper cranes on our pillows which was nice. The staff were very helpful and friendly but the ...

lacedcandy 04.06.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Karasuma Kyoto Hotel

Hotel Alpha Kyoto

Advantages: Great location
Disadvantages: Cannot think of any

...I stayed one night in Hotel Alpha Kyoto. My Japanese friend booked this hotel for me from a japanese discount website and it costs us 9450 Yen for two people (which is about £45). This is considered an expensive rate for this hotel because if you stay during off-peak season, you can even get a room for two without breakfast for 7000 Yen. However, I stayed here during Obon festival (peak peak period). I have checked the hotel website and the price ...
...directly with the hotel to get discounted rate. Location: Only 1 minute away from Kyotoshiyakushomae Station (this is on the subway Tozai line) or 3 minutes away from Keihan Sanjo station. If you are coming from Osaka and you did not take the shinkansen or JR train, you are definitely on Keihan line that takes you straight to Sanjo or Shijo station from Osaka. Alight at Sanjo station and after coming out of the station, cross the bridge. You can ...

dance 15.08.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Hotel Alpha, Kyoto

Good affordable hotel in convenient location

Advantages: Location
Disadvantages: Lack of character

I stayed in Kyoto Dai-Ni Tower Hotel, Kyoto, last Christmas with my partner for 2nights. Its one of the Tower Hotel group. Tower Hotel is the main one located in front of Kyoto station, the hotel attract visitor for its tower view around Kyoto and public bath facility. If you stay in one of their hotel you get free ticket to the Kyoto Tower and Discount coupon for bath. Dai-Ni Tower is just around the corner virtually 2min walk from station and Its ...
...stay in Kyoto for a few days and trying to see all the main temples and main tourist place with guided bus tours leaving from Kyoto Station this hotel is convenient. Most of the tour leaves pretty early in the morning so you don't want rushing around Kyoto using underground to get back to the main station in morning hour. Even if you decided to explore Kyoto yourself you probably need to be at main Kyoto station to start your day. This is not luxurious ...

A3formatRed 20.07.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Kyoto Dai-Ni Tower Hotel, Kyoto

Loved the city, but not the hotel

Advantages: Great location
Disadvantages: Not as clean as it should be, dodgy decor

...chose to stay at the Karasuma Kyoto hotel. The reasoning for my decision was that it wasn't the most expensive hotel (although still £75 a night) and in a good location. I'd read that the interiors were dated, but that's fine with me as long as things are clean. Sadly it wasn't as great as I had hoped. Location The hotel does score some points here. It's two stops north on the Karasuma subway line from Kyoto station. If you arrive via the subway ...
...it comes out right in front of the hotel, you'll see it directly in front of you with the Starbucks at the front, just as in the photo. Being very close to Shijo dori you are able to walk quickly to the main shopping district. If you're looking for some snacks there are many convenience stores in all directions and the usual ready supply of drinks vending machines (I like that you can buy a hot can of coffee any time of the day practically every ...

non_sense 27.03.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Karasuma Kyoto Hotel