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Reviews of Sauna & Capsule Hotel Rumor Plaza 1 stars

605-0074 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyamaku Gioncho Minamigawa 575 Fuji Building 3F, Japan

#635 of 635 hotels in Kyoto

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Review score

Based on 154 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Room for Male - Lower Level
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wardrobes for personal belongings are so small, almost all guests had their bags laying near the reception desk or with themselves.

    Delicious breakfast and the ability to use the onsen upstairs makes this place worth a visit. Only for a night or 2 though if you are tall like me, because the capsules are not that comfy.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Room for Male - Upper Level
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Normal issue with a capsule hotel feeling a little tight and a lack of soundproofing with the rooms made snoring a bit of an issue

    Excellent location, excellent spa connected, all I could ask for out of a capsule hotel

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Room for Male - Lower Level
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Many annoying littlle things like not much space for luggages, no space to work comfortably (no call/no drink), many spaces only accessible with pyjamas, or you take slippers only for the elevator to access the restaurant but you should take them off before enter the restaurant…

    Nice breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Heart of Gion, A capsule hotel that's better than any modern hotel room I've ever stayed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Room for Male - Upper Level
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Seriously the best modern accomodation of my stay in Japan, would give higher than 10 if I could. Loved it here. Excellent value for money. Included ammenities( towels, pyjamas, razors, brushes, hairdryers, soaps/lotions/creams, etc) Public bathing included showers, steam sauna, cold bath, hot bath, jacuzzi bath. Plus two outdoor rooftop bath/lounge areas. Included breakfast was fantastic, continental, but more of a Japanese menu than western (fried/grilled mackerel, tofu with toppings, miso, braised pork, rice, eggs, and more). Lounge area with comfortable reclining chairs with chargers and tvs. Clean and spacious capsule with tv. Pyjamas and towels readily available everywhere. Fantastic staff with service in English. I cannot sing praises of this place enough, it was really the best. Variety of massage styles and lengths available at a reasonable rates

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    Great rooftop hot pools
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Room for Male - Lower Level
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great rooftop hot pools

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Great value!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Room for Male - Lower Level
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I did appreciate the proximity with all Kyoto main restaurants and monuments. The staff is extraordinary.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Room for Male - Upper Level
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no laundry machine and the laundry service might be costly.

    It is right beside Gion a popular tourist location and it is just around a 5 min walk to Yasaka shrine and is near a few other tourist location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    7.0
    Over all really nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Room for Male - Lower Level
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast is good to asian and less options to western ppl. Also there is a bit over rulls related to the key.

    Facilities are really good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Good and comfortable place with nice SPA and many rules
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Room for Male - Lower Level
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast was no satisfying at all, I would improve it. In my opinion there are probably too many rules in the Hotel, but maybe it's just a matter of getting used to them. It's definitely an experience. The staff don't speak English really well, so sometimes it's a bit complicated to understand all the rules.

    The SPA is really good, especially the one on the roof. Capsules are big and comfortable. The Hotel location is really good: walking distance from Gion. The neighborhood is full of restaurants and pubs.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Great location and great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Room for Male - Lower Level
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was my second time and again a great atmosphere and extremely helpful staff to welcome everyday.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    What an enchanting Kyoto.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Room for Male - Upper Level
    • Stayed 3 nights

    None that I can think of. Maybe to CCTVs in the bathhouse area and the size or the locker room (width). Just keep it up and maintain the great service and quality of your facilities.

    I like the way it is organized and how they assisted their guests with respect. I like the amenities, great food and accessible in Kyoto tourists' destinations and other historical spots. Kudos to Julia, one of the front desk staff, she is very helpful, courteous, and with a very good customer service/concierge skill.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Room for Male - Upper Level
    • Stayed 3 nights

    at City central I like the spa on roof with drinking machine restroom and canteen is good too

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Room for Male - Lower Level
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lockers were too small, so I had to store my carry-on(small backpack) near reception, and a lot of ppl just left their backpacks on the locker room floor, making it hard to access my locker. Can't comment on the spa, as I have tattoos, and wasn't allowed in.

    The place was clean and was at a great location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Room for Male - Upper Level
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This was the last place I could find, given the spring season in Kyoto. And it's awesome! The price/quality ratio is excellent. Ideal location. Excellent buffet breakfast. The sauna was wonderful. The important point is that this is an exclusively men's hotel, and this creates its own atmosphere, the opportunity to find new friends and have a great time. And an important point - think of it as a spa, not a hotel. Then pajamas won’t seem like a strange accessory.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Room for Male - Lower Level
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s was good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Room for Male - Upper Level
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That I had to leave.

    EVERYTHING! The location is great. The Hotel with breakfast included, top!. Everyday fresh sheets, pijama and bottle of water in the capsule. Reception open 24 hours. The workers are all of the really nice!!! The Onsen, 24 hours open (I think, if not, they close just a couple of hours), with 3 different Saunas and a great outside Spa with views of the city. Every bathroom was ready with toothbrush, razor and anything you can need. The installations are clean and new. It's definitely one of the best experiences that I've had in my whole life. Best relation between price and quality ever. I recommend it 200%. (Just in case you have tattoos, you have to cover them to use the Onsen)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Capsule Room for Male - Upper Level
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The ventilation of the smoking rooms felt a bit poor at times. Causing a smokey smell to leech into the rest of the building.

    There was delicious free breakfast. And the (included) bathing facilities are wonderful. After a long day of walking around Kyoto, nothing beats sitting in a rooftop bath under the night sky (although you can't see the stars with all the city lights of course).

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    Insane. Absolute insanity. I still don’t understand.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Room for Male - Upper Level
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like that I had to leave.

    This place has truly ruined capsule hotels for me. This was NOT a hotel, this is a RESORT. 3 levels of spa, tons of meeting space, breakfast buffet?? Wtf how is this possible for $32??? I would stay here a week and not leave if I had the time.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Room for Male - Upper Level
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Nice staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Room for Male - Upper Level
    • Stayed 1 night

    Large luggage had to be stored separately outside. The lockers were extremely compact. Nothing else to say after that.

    The built-in spa was amazing and exceeded my expectations. There was also included breakfast that satisfied my appetite at 6am. The location of the spot was convenient to many tourist attractions.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Capsule Room for Male - Upper Level
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Enjoyed a hot spa on the roof at night in the rain

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Good value for money. Cameras in public nudity area
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Room for Male - Lower Level
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast didn’t have many options for people who don’t like Japanese food for breakfast. The hotel can add hard boiled egg and some cereals and it will make things much better. You should know that there are CAMERAS in public areas of the onsen, which means camera in areas you are naked. If that makes you feel uncomfortable (understandably) then book another place.

    Best location, amazing onsen, very comfortable bed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel, great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Room for Male - Upper Level
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Any western tourists - be prepared to have a very traditional experience, i.e taking shoes off around the hotel, naked spa, having to wear hotel provided pyjamas. Personally I enjoyed these quirks, but some may not!

    Great location, good staff, spa really nice, good breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    10
    The best value for money experience ever!!! What a spa!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Room for Male - Lower Level
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing premise. The bed was very comfy and the spa, OMG!, what an amazing experience. The breakfast was really tasty. I couldn’t believe that I paid what I did. The best value for money experience ever!!! The staff was also very attentive and caring, always supportive.

    Stayed in March 2024

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