600-8216 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Higashishio Kojicho 552-1, Japan
#348 of 635 hotels in Kyoto
Guests' ChoiceBased on 807 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 June 2024
Snjolaug
IcelandNot 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
Eva
United StatesThe bed was small
A descent place to stay.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Polly
AustraliaRoom not serviced throughout the 3 nights.
Location, close to kyoto station. Excellent shower
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Joseph
United KingdomWhilst 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
Trisha
AustraliaNot 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
Arias
United StatesNothing everything was great
It was really clean and confortable
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Gilbert
United StatesBreakfast was good but no changes every day
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Samantha
AustraliaThe 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
David
AustraliaOnly 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
Baimakhan
KazakhstanThe 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
Barbara
AustraliaNothing
Everything
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Louise
New ZealandSuch 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
Anubrata
IndiaThe 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
Y
SingaporeNothing
Convenient location. A good sized room.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Anubandh
IndiaBreakfast 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
Simon
GermanyWe 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
Ahsim
United KingdomThat 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
James
AustraliaShort 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
Nancy
United StatesThe 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
Christina
United StatesClear 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
Ye
SingaporeHotel with public bath which nearest to station
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Robyn
AustraliaThe room was a little larger in comparison The bath house and washing facilities The staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Indira
United States* 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
Elaine
NetherlandsRooms were not cleaned everyday
The spa
Stayed in May 2024
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