Reviews of Imu Hotel Kyoto 3 stars
600-8445 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Iwatoyamacho 411, Japan
#150 of 635 hotels in Kyoto
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 842 hotel reviews
9.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.3
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Comfort
9.3
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
9.0
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Staff
9.6
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Value for money
9.3
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Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Alinanec
Romania83 reviews53 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Family with young children
- • Japanese Style Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Pictures are better than reality, facillities are elementary, with a feeling of cheap things all around, reception personnel very sour. It has a backpackers facility vibe. Breakfast is some fixed option you can choose from, not very good. Also quite far from main point if interest. Room is actual a floor for beds with no space for luggages. Price is high for what they offer, we also stayed in Kyoto at another hotel, brand new,, more central, for the same money, and this doesn't even compare with that one.
Basic hotel in Kyoto.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Weihao
Singapore8 reviews10“Would personally stay again if visiting Kyoto”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Location was central and easily accessible (walkable to major areas) Area had good food. Room was spacious and comfortable. Staff were helpful and approachable. There were free drinks (sake) at no additional charge
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Gregory
Belgium1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room with Terrace
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room with the futon was great. We loved it!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Alanna
New Zealand9 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great service and value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Room with Bunk Bed
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Very central, friendly staff great coffee around the corner
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Katarina
Slovakia6 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Perfect breakfest, excellent location, friendly staff
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Joseph
United States1 review8.0“Perfect”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Japanese Style Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very basic just a place to sleep
Clean
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Conni
Indonesia4 reviews9.0“Comfortable room”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room and restroom are clean and spacious enough for me. The bed, comforter, and pillow are so comfortable.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Robert
Australia28 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
the breakfast was terrible
nice new hotel for a small space bathroom very well set out
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Lea
Indonesia4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean, spacious, modern, chic and heart warming hotel at reasonable price... with friendly staff. We borrow the iron and try the free sake
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Anja
Austria10 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Loft
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location, free sake tasting in the bar area, friendly staff.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 22 May 2024
The
United States6 reviews10“Very nice staff and good location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Room with Bunk Bed
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was good!
Very friendly staff, clean rooms, and wonderful bar.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Cintia
France28 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Very good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Room with Bunk Bed
- • Stayed 1 night
Good location next the metro station, very comfy beds, all amenities.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Evelina
Lithuania2 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Room with Bunk Bed
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location, very friendly and helpful staff. It’s great that you can leave your luggage before the check-in and after the check-out. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Ryxanne
United Arab Emirates13 reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Art Double
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
None
I liked how aesthetically-looking this hotel is - the room, the hallway, the lobby are superb. Also the staff are friendly. They offer you free sake at the bar, they even have an espresso machine free of use. The location is nearby bus and train stations. Very convenient.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Andrei
Russia5 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was good
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Derek
United States1 review10“Cozy clean hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing. It was a great experience at this hotel.
Love the free coffee, sake and amenities offered here. Everyone was so helpful and felt like they wanted to help you. Hotel was located nearby eateries so walking was no problem. Local bars nearby as well as their own. We didn't get a chance since we were always coming back late from the day. I would totally look this location again the next time I'm in Kyoto
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Mariana
United Kingdom3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Room with Bunk Bed
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The room was clean and the size was okay. They helped us forward our luggage. I will definitely stay here again when I come back. Loved it.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Pavel
Netherlands15 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Great value for money with a lovely coctail bar”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The rooms with bunkbeds were less comfortable and the beds were creaking.
Room was big enough for one person. Location is quite good, it's not far from the station. The hotel was clean and I loved the option to sit down at the bar at the reception and enjoy a coctail with my friends, there were even discounts for guests
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Mark
United Kingdom16 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“An enjoyable stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese Style Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No kettle in the room No laundry.
We stayed here for 3 nights in a traditional Japanese room. The cost was around 16000 yen per night including breakfast. Location isn’t bad, there is a short walk to the Metro station. There are some bars and restaurants nearby but the main tourist area and Nishiki market is maybe 10-15 minute walk. One night it was raining so we took an Uber for 1500 yen. The room was large and had very clean. The traditional bed was surprisingly comfy. Bathroom had great shower and again spotless. Breakfast was 10/10, well nice and choice of 6 dishes. There is a hotel bar which offers free Sake to guests. Overall a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Bernadette
United States5 reviews1 helpful vote10“Really pleasant stay and would return to this hotel when I visit Kyoto again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was simple but tasty and portion size is sufficient. We enjoyed the free sakes in the evening. Everyone was friendly. Everything was efficient.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Thom
United Kingdom67 reviews23 helpful votes9.0“Highly recommend for a few days in Kyoto”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing.
This was my second time at Imu hotel. Very cool bar/reception area downstairs, great for chilling out after a long day, all very laid back and exactly what I love in a hotel. The staff are very friendly and helpful, check in and out was so easy and quick. The room was a decent size and the price was incredibly reasonable. Would highly recommend for a few days in Kyoto and may even return again one day...
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Isaac
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great hotel in Central Kyoto, perfect for exploring. Delicious breakfast in the morning. Would have booked more nights if there was space!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Jenne
Australia10 reviews8.0“Good location and friendly staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Japanese Style Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
There's no kettle/ cups in the room. Need to go down to the ground floor to fill up water. Overall the room was clean, except for the area where the bin is placed, still some food scraps in the area (on the tatami floor) where the mattresses were placed next to.
Friendly and helpful staff. Its a great location and good concept for environmental friendly. They have put up a large collage for place to visit for that period of time (cherry blossom) that includes very useful information i.e. opening time, fee, distance from hotel...etc
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Nancy
Belgium173 reviews9 helpful votes10“Great place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Could not open the window in the room, so had a fight with too hot/too cold and the A/C
Nice rooms! Walk in shower. Good breakfast. Guy in the bar speaks several languages, very unusual for Japan but big plus. You can borrow umbrella from reception with rainy weather, amazing! Just 2 stops from Kyoto station (6mins)
Stayed in May 2024
