Amazing Interior design, friendly stuff, best place to stay in Kyoto, largest room on the whole Japan trip

Stayed in May 2024

This hotel is awesome. The facilities were great, room was spacious, the staff were all wonderful and super friendly. The whole atmosphere at the hotel is so much nicer than big tourist hotels, and the price was fantastic.

Stayed in May 2024

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Really nice, big, clean room; and the staff were really welcoming and kind! The rooftop is a great bonus too, we had coffee up there a couple of times in the morning :)

Stayed in May 2024

We knew before, that it would be insanely busy with tourists at daytime. Going up between 10am and 5pm by taxi is not possible.

The location and the hotel is just stunning. Especially in the evening and at night, when all the tourists are gone, there’s a very special and peaceful atmosphere.

Stayed in May 2024

There is no breakfast provided as part of this accomodation. This is located in the heart of Gion and on a narrow road that is closed to traffic on weekends and public holidays. You will need to drag your luggage through hordes of annoying people.

This is a stunning hotel in the heart of Gion. Whoever developed this hotel knows what they are doing and want to provide guests with an exceptional experience. This hotel is very comfortable with generous room sizes (although there could be more space for clothes to be hung/folded). The revamping of an old 50's concrete apartment block and the amazing views of the Shrine are phenomenal. The staff are exceptional, friendly, helpful, aiming to assist with everything!

Stayed in May 2024

Reto ,Thank you for your warm reception！

Stayed in April 2024

our room had the best view of the Pagoda! and the rooftop can be accessed anytime,we had a an amazing time hanging out there while drinking coffee and eating breakfast ☺️

Stayed in March 2024

Excellent location, it honestly doesn’t get any better. In the heart of everything. Beautiful views. Everything you could need is within walking distance. Would absolutely stay again.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

Amazing little hotel. Service from the staff was exceptional. And talk about a super location, with an outstanding rooftop view.

Stayed in April 2024

Bed platform could be improved (watch your foot!).

Very nice location for Higashiyama sight seeing. Nice looking building & cool rooms. With a nice coffee shop just outside of the hotel (guests get discount). Quite a few nice restaurants nearby.

Stayed in April 2024

Location, comfortable beds, large rooms for Japan, stylish, very kind and helpful staff.

Stayed in April 2024

Wifi not good - likely due to the concrete of the building and age. Fridge froze our drinks and the couch was really hard to sit on. All first world problems tho and definitely not that important! Not the hotel specifically, but note the location there are very few restaurants open at night in immediate area, need to walk a small amount to find. Again … not a big deal as the restaurants we found were worth the walk!

Loved the look of the room, the view, the bed very comfortable, staff were exceptionally friendly and the coffee container beside the hotel wonderful and open early!

Stayed in March 2024

The building is not well insulated so the room was pretty cold, we had to use the heating non-stop.

Great character throughout the hotel and inside the room, I loved the finishes and the atmosphere.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing! Everything was great!

Everything was as pictured! Perfect location and wonderful rooms! Beautiful view and rooftop as well.

Stayed in February 2024

Nil

Great location in a lively part of Kyoto. The staff were only too happy to help and provided great restaurant recommendations within easy walking distance.

Stayed in February 2024

No elevator, hot water issue on occasion

Location, design

Stayed in February 2024

As mentioned, a rooftop that was better utilized would be a star attraction, and no elevator might be an obstacle of some.

This hotel is a 1950's apartment block converted to a hotel. The vibe is industrial, with off the form concrete walls, industrial style fixtures, steel doors. We found it really comfortable, even though there is no elevator and we were on the third (top) floor. They have a nice rooftop with a great view of temples and the city (sunset side), but should take advantage of it and have a bar, or at least some sort of set up. The location is wonderful on a, mainly, walking street with shops, restaurants, and several breathtaking temples. The steet goes up the hill for a spectacular view of the city.

Stayed in January 2024

The hotel location is next to one of the busiest and touristy streets in Kyoto, and as such taxis are unable to stop directly at the hotel. You would have to drag your luggage up the cobblestone pavement to the establishment which can be a hassle with all the tourists around. It is also not very close to any train station and buses discourage passengers from carrying large luggage onboard. The closest train station, Gion-Shijo, is about a 15 minutes walk away. There is no elevator on the premises.

The room has a rustic feel and is great for backpacking travelers. There is a great view of the Yasada Pagoda from both the room we had and the roof on the 3rd floor. If you wish to visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple in the wee hours of the morning and avoid the crowd, I recommend staying at this hotel as it is a 5-10 minutes walk away from the temple itself, which opens at 6:00 AM.

Stayed in December 2023

The area is a tourist spot. Taxi will not drive to the hotel because too crowded. You got to walk a little bit.

Loveee the place! Love the staff. Love the room view! Its really right at your door step if you want to take picture early in the morning in the famous photo zone

Stayed in November 2023

Not enough towels! Americans like their towels 😝

Boutique feel.

Stayed in December 2023

I think the roof has a lot of potential, but right now it's not much. It might be nice to include TVs in the hotel room. It has a very industrial Brooklyn type feel all around which is cool, but it felt a bit run down.

Location was great. Having a coffee stand right outside was very nice, and the staff were very friendly.

Stayed in November 2023

Perfect location. This was such a cool hotel and lots of details were meticulously chosen for the vibe. The staff was helpful and friendly. They downplayed their English abilities when asked, but their English was excellent. There is a laundry on site which can be helpful for packing light. The room was spacious, maybe around a standard US room size, with a spacious shower. There is a little outdoor cafe right outside and this hotel is just steps away from many historic streets. This hotel was truly unique.

Stayed in October 2023

Due to its location, it’s quite deep in the Yasaka area with narrow streets where all the tourists walk. So it’s a bit of a hassle with taxis.

This is the second time we’ve returned. First time was during our honeymoon. Great location in the Yasaka area. Walking distance to the tourist spots. Great view of the Yasaka Pagoda if you’re in a room on the upper levels from ground. Comfy bed, modern rustic feel and look. Spacious room comparing to other Japan hotel rooms. Zip line clothesline and retractable hangers which gives it a neat modern housing touch. As an Asian I really appreciate the shoes off aspect where you leave your shoes and have an upper step onto the rest of the room where it is expected that the rest of the room is not walked all over by outdoor shoes. As I don’t see these in the Tokyo hotels. They have a 24hour rooftop access for all guests that gives you a great view of the Yasaka Pagoda and areas around. Staffs are very nice and accommodating. Offering umbrellas when it rains and assisting with luggage and taxi if required.

Stayed in November 2023

I think I fell in love with the hotel even before I saw my room: the reception was beautiful and I received a warm and friendly welcome. But how I loved my bedroom: It was large, beautiful and full of light, every detail was designed to be aesthetically pleasing and comfortable. And what a view! In earnest, because of the way the hotel is structured and because of the size of the room, It was as if I had my own apartment right in the centre of Gion. There are also washing machines available at the hotel - what else can one ask for? It was a real pleasure to spend time in my room in-between sightseeing, I felt perfectly at ease and I was actually sad when it was time to leave. If I ever come back to Kyoto I will definitely stay here again. Thank you!

Stayed in November 2023