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Reviews of APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Higashi JR Kyoto Station 3 min on foot 3 stars

600-8216 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Higashishio Kojicho 552-1, Japan

#348 of 635 hotels in Kyoto

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Review score

Based on 807 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room (B) - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not the most spacious room. Only one chair to sit on so we had to sit on the bed.

    Very well located hotel. The hotel room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Plenty of restaurants in a close distance from the hotel. 7/11, Family Mart and Lawson all in close vicinity. The public bath was also very nice after a long day of walking.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    8.0
    Descent place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Bed Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was small

    A descent place to stay.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Bed Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room not serviced throughout the 3 nights.

    Location, close to kyoto station. Excellent shower

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    Usual APA good quality hotel in an excellent location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Bed Room (Single Use) - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Whilst I know Japan is a very safe country, I personally prefer to have a safe box located in the room. This feature doesn’t seem to be standard with APA

    The hotel is very conveniently located very close to Kyoto’s main railway station. Staff were friendly, efficient and welcoming with good English spoken throughout. Like most Japanese hotels both the room and the hotel generally, were spotlessly clean. The room was a good size for single occupancy. The adjoining restaurant to the hotel provided an excellent, varied buffet breakfast. Other facilities provide within the hotel included vending machines, laundromat and a spa bath area.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Bed Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not very clean. There is a lot of hair on the carpet. The desk was dusty. The hallway was stacks with towels and rubbish.

    Very close to the trian and bus station.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    It was comfortable good price and perfect location close to the station
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Bed Room (Single Use) - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing everything was great

    It was really clean and confortable

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room (A) - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was good but no changes every day

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Bed Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedding was not completed correctly? Not a deal breaker but it was never tucked in so it always came off during the night

    Good value for money as the room was bigger than we expected (coming from Tokyo). Staff were friendly and very helpful too. Location was just 1 min walk from the entrance of Kyoto station and food hub too

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    9.0
    Ideal location and excellent value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room (B) - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only suggestion is to have more washers and dryers. They were in high demand and difficult to gain access to due to the high demand.

    The location was excellent and facilities were very comfortable. Very clean with regular room servicing. Excellent value for money for the services and location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Bed Room (Single Use) - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location is superb, just a quick walk from Kyoto station, easily visible. Great staff, always attending to your requests and incredible service. For those how enjoy, there is an onsen inside the hotel for free. Overall, pleasant experience.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Great location, very clean and comfortable, big bed with suitcase storage under, nice onsen.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Bed Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room (A) - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such a great location and so easy My husband used the Japanese spa a number of times and loved the experience - washing facilities a real bonus

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room (B) - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff could have been little more cordial.

    The location is fantastic, right next to the Kyoto station. It's literally 5 minutes from the station.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Bed Room (Single Use) - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Convenient location. A good sized room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room (B) - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast is quite costly around 2,200 JPY per person.

    First and foremost the location of the hotels is most convenient for commuting. The transit hub containing Kyoto JR station, Metro station and Bus terminus is just a min of walk away. The transit hub has great affordable food outlets for dine-in and take away options. This makes the hotel one of the best in Kyoto. The hotel gave us a free upgrade to a large room with a view of Kyoto tower. It made us very happy.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Good APA standard close to Central station
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Bed Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights

    We felt that our bathroom was a little small.

    Convenient location close to Central station. Room remarkably quiet. Good and reliable APA standard. Would book again.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    10
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Bed Room (Single Use) - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That you had to use a voucher slip for breakfast

    The hotel is 3’min walk to Kyoto station Has a 7-11 across the road and much more around They had a onsen open till late Breakfast staff so lovely

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Bed Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Short walk from Kyoto station and easy to find. 7/11, pharmacy and souvenir shops are nearby too. The breakfast is delicious and don’t skip the gelato. Will be booking again on our next stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Consistently a good hotel chain in Japan!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Bed Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The biggest complaint about APA hotels seems to be the room size. That is true for a lot of hotels in Japan apparently. Granted they were a little small, but once you get used to it, they’re fine.

    We were in Japan for two weeks and stayed at 4 different APA hotels. We booked them because there were consistently clean, conveniently located, exceptional staff and comfortable beds.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room (A) - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clear instructions on use of Grand bath would be helpful. We didn’t want to offend but having never been to one didn’t know the etiquette. The restaurant was never open when we walked down there to get food. Maybe you could post hours?

    Location staff were nice room was great and price was reasonable enough to allow us to have money for train and bus tickets

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    Perfect!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Bed Room (Single Use) - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel with public bath which nearest to station

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    9.0
    Great accomodation and facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Bed Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a little larger in comparison The bath house and washing facilities The staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    Overall Better than expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Bed Room (Single Use) - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    * The food at the restaurant in this property isn’t good. * Long lines at check in. They won’t start checking people in before 3pm. If the rooms are ready why don’t start the process earlier as the rooms become available? They wait until exactly 3pm. * I am tiny so the bathroom and shower area worked for me, but specially the shower area is very tiny. A bigger person might don’t fit.

    This place was way better than what I was expecting! Sweet surprise. * Location is GREAT! 3 min walk from the station. * As a solo traveler I had the king room for myself, so it was just the right amount of space for me and my luggage. * Comfortable bed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Bed Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were not cleaned everyday

    The spa

    Stayed in May 2024

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