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I booked this hotel some months ago and I started reading reviews prior to check in. I'll admit I got a bit nervous. That being said we decided to stay the night and try it out. First impressions were that there was more space than many rooms we've stayed in while in Japan. Many features look newish and it has a full kitchen. Then things get weird. The wall paper is peeling off. There's a persistent bad smell. There's roach traps everywhere. I tried to shower and the shower nozzle fell off. My husband tried to leave to do a Lawson run and the latch on the lock fell off. The beds were surprisingly comfortable but it's also loud in the morning with people talking in the alleyway. It was fine for the night but I wouldn't stay here again.

Such a great hotel. Had washing machine in the room. Lovely staff so so nice and sweet. Right across temple that we can enter for free and very close to Kyoto station as well. Great location and overall very clean. I do recommend 11/10 I loved this stay

We enjoyed our stay very much! The hotel is in a great location and was very quiet and comfortable. The staff was welcoming and friendly, and the bed was very comfortable. We were amused that the neighbor had a red Ferrari in the driveway! It was nice to stay in a local neighborhood with more schoolkids and less tourists. Easy walk to Nijo Castle and the Imperial Palace garden.

The location is perfect for those who will go to places by trains or buses because it is right across the Kyoto train station. We love that they open the breakfast area for guests to help themselves with water, tea, etc. you could even get convenient store food/snack and eat there. We enjoyed our stay there.

Location was only a few minutes away from the station and quiet. Clean and spacious room. Decor was elegant although it was a little too dim otherwise the room was very comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff.

Amazing location and breakfast

This hotel feels like a youth hostel with its lack of personnel or lobby / space to hang out, but our room had enough space for a family of four, which even included two toilets, a table and sofa, although only two dining chairs. Advertised as "eco-friendly" for its lack of routine cleaning was a bit odd, as we had to take out our own rubbish, but overall, it was fine for our needs, which was to explore Kyoto. We liked the walking distance to local cafes, a grocery store, and to Nijo-jo Castle.

The staff were very helpful especially Nari and Rinpei arranging our dinner reservations. The room was