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Reviews of SH by the square hotel Kyoto Kiyamachi 4 stars

600-8027 Kyoto, Kyoto, 403-1 Namba-cho, Nishikiyamachi-dori Matsubara-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Japan

Review score

Based on 937 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Professional and helpful staff. Clean room and facilities. Coffee, tea and OJ in the lobby until midnight. Efficient self check out.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Wonderful staff, comfortable and spotless rooms

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Perfect Stay in Kyoto
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location was really convenient. The staff were very helpful and nice. A lot of amenities provided at the lobby area. Everything was perfect about the stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Well located and fair value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Twin
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Smaller rom than expected

    Ok

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel was beautiful and the rooms were pristine. The linen pyjamas in the room were absolutely gorgeous, and the complimentary tea and snacks at reception a very welcoming touch.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little walking distance to the main station but nothing major.

    Spacious and clean room. Location close to the river.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    10
    The place is in a perfect location, well connected and yet a quiet place. The room is clean and spacious and has all the
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only two washing machines can make it a long wait!

    Very clean, Very spacious room. Great amenities and lovely staff !

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Perfect spot in Kyoto
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good location, lots of cafes, small restaurants still very calm. The room was nice, had everything we needed! Also a very short distance from Kyoto station.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Situation, bicycle rent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room had a bit of dust on the ventilation. Very minor thing really. Otherwise perfect!

    Location was great, walking distance to a lot of sightseeing. Bus stop in front and walking distance to a lot of shops. Excellent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful hotel!!! Beautiful beautiful stay. It was a highlight!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Superb location with modern amenities and super staff - I thoroughly recommend SH by the Square.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Twin
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A very minor complaint - a chair or two to go with the table in the room would have been nice.

    Very modern and absolutely immaculate hotel. The staff were extremely polite and helpful. The location was very central to everything - about 5-10 minutes walk takes you into the shopping areas or the Gion district. There is a Family Mart and coin laundromat right next door (if the hotel washers are busy.) Our room (superior twin) was a very good size (for Japan), very quiet with block-out blinds and the shower/bathroom was excellent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited breakfast choice for westerners

    Lovely room and staff were exceptional

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location from the hotel, a lot of good things near, the personal attention was excellent all the time

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel but no breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Twin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No restaurant at the hotel (even to get a basic breakfast)

    New hotel, very clean, spacious room, great location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    We would stay here again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fine

    We really enjoyed our stay in this hotel right in the middle of Kyoto. It is conveniently located with public transportation being within 10 min walk distance. The room had enough space and we did not miss anything. For us, the bath was a highlight: tidy, spacious, good lighting and a comfy bathtub (it might however be a bit small for taller people).

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    Terrific small hotel in excellent location. Quite new, fresh, comfy.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Twin
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good.

    Second stay, excellent location and super good value. I’ll come again!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Grand Twin
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing 😀

    The room was very big, all the ammenities were provided and the location was very good, close to the city center and with supermarket, coffee shop and restaurants nearby. Nontheless, a bus station is right in front of the hotel with direct connection to kyoto station and also to other objectives.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Amazing vibe and so comfortable!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place was one of my highlights. I absolutely loved everything about it. So clean, stylish and comfortable. The staff was so nice and helpful. Location was amazing and calm, close to the river. Right in between Kyoto station and the busy street life of Nishiki Market. Loved it.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    Wish we could have stayed longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Everything!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, everyone was really nice 😊

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Twin
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For such an upscale and relatively expensive hotel I would have expected tea and coffee in the room, the only choice given was green tea in the room. No other teas or coffee available. The pillows, yet again in Japanese hotels they use either hard beans or plastic tubing, so would have been nice to have been offered softer pillows.

    We paid extra for a grand twin, and that was an exceptional space to have. Large and very comfortable with lots of storage, a separate seating area, separate toilet and an amazing bathroom with huge shower. Free water every day. Staff very nice and spoke some English. Yet again luggage forwarding worked a treat to and from this location! Location was a short walk to a station and shopping/restaurant areas, also across the bridge into the Gion area.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    I had a Great Time
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location good service, near the river

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    A boutique of charm, comfort and beauty
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Premier Twin
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only negative point is that there are not restaurants or pubs in the hotel however, in the area there were plenty of them so it was ok.

    Everything, it is an exquisite hotel with spacious, clean and beautiful rooms. The amenities are excellent and the architecture of the hotel and design of the rooms make you not want to leave the room! The staff are very friendly and nice as well. And the location is excellent, super central and walking distance from so many places. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Very good room with a good location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Premier Twin
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast includes only two types - Japanese and bread with boiled egg, so no choice at all if you don’t like any of it

    Clean, spacious room with all you need, not far from shops and restaurants as well as train station

    Stayed in April 2024

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