604-8001 Kyoto, Kyoto, Nakagyo-ku Kamiosaka-cho 509, Japan
#199 of 635 hotels in Kyoto
Guests' ChoiceBased on 740 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 June 2024
Zaid
KuwaitLove it was worth the money and the room was big
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Elena
SwitzerlandBooking.com identities this hotel as 4 stars’ hotel, but it is the 3 star’s hotel. In any case, a very good hotel. And thanks a lot to the staff!
The staff was excellent, very kind and attentive. The breakfast was good, and the location was convenient. The laundry room is the great plus!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Idan
IsraelGreat hotel and close to Kyoto’s main areas, close to the train station and with the great facilities.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Bowden
GermanyDo not book the "Garden View" rooms IF you have an issue with hearing the Subway Line going under your Bed. It is not loud but clearly noticeable If the room is quiet. But i personally hate subway sounds when trying to sleep. I asked for another room.I got a downgrade but there was no leway to get a piece of that downgrade difference back. 60k Yen wasted. Id call their management stingy. Staff could do a bit more with that fake japanese smile for that price. But maybe they are underpaid or something.
It is a luxuriös Hotel, very Central in Kyoto.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Shan
AustraliaThe pillows
Great location and good sized room
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Chung
TaiwanThey have the best service to make reservation at the restaurants for customers. Solaria Hotel definitely is my favourite when I stay in Kyoto.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Ole
GermanyThe room was nicely equipped and spacious, providing ample comfort for our family. The breakfast had a good mix of western items and traditional Japanese meals, which we appreciated. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and they provided a large baby crib, which was awesome. The onsen was a highlight, offering a perfect place for relaxation. Overall, a great stay with just a few minor areas for improvement.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Nina
JapanNothing, it was perfect
Gorgeous facility and excellent breakfast! Loved this hotel! Great hot springs in basement too.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Michelle
CanadaThere were tiny ants crawling around from time to time.
Great location. Wonderful and extremely helpful staff! Rooms were comfortable and loved the little garden!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Jacqueline
United StatesThere isn’t much to not like about this hotel!
Perfect location near Gion and subways and trains. Beautiful, large rooms with garden view and large bathroom with tub. Beds were harder than we prefer but that is pretty standard in Japan. Nice touches such as coffee and drinks in the room. Breakfast buffet was delicious. We highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Frances
AustraliaI liked everything the staff were great however one day my friend was unwell and they wouldn’t allow me to take anything from the breakfast room to her in the room despite she had paid for a full breakfast and there was no room service. I thought this was poor.
The breakfast was different but i found enough things to eat to satisfy me. After all I am in Japan!!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Amin
NetherlandsNothing
Friendly staff, very clean! We will come again!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Markus
SwitzerlandAll good :)
We have already been at the Solaria in 2017. Great location 👌 helpful 👍 Staff. Close to public transportation, walking distance to major attractions, shopping and eating
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Slava
United StatesGreat location for Kyoto.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Anna
United KingdomI couldn't use the spa, due to their tattoo policy - even though I had bought cover patches. I completely understand the policy but most other hotels accepted covers these days.
Lovely room, a little smaller than we were expecting so we shipped luggage to our next destination to free up some space. The bathroom with its view of the green wall, was lovely. The breakfast was particularly good. Location is perfect, 10 mins from the shopping streets and is located on street of cherry blossoms.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Ian
United StatesOnly one coin laundry machine.
Location, staff, cleanliness, design, comfort.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Amy
United StatesNothing
The location was in a prime spot which was close to subway line and Gion district. It was also very spaces.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Liana
AustraliaAir conditioning was not very strong and it was quite hot in the room. They did provide an additional electric fan.
The location was amazing between 2 stations and close to all the action of Kyoto
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Nelly
IndonesiaOnsen is overrated, it has little amenities and the ambience is not as nice as other onsen hotel i’ve stayed. Though our room with big bathtub more than makeup for it. Just ironic that i want a public onsen hotel and ends up enjoying having the bath in the room more. Laundry room is a long wait as they have only a few and the dryer is not helping so many people use the dryer cycle for 2+ times in the process that one person could hog the laundry for 3-4hrs. And there is a total of 3 machines only. Breakfast is too continental for me.
Location is very convenient. The nightlife of kyoto, park, etc all within walking distance. Hotel entrance is beautiful. House keeping was very honest. My son and husband left behind their things and everything was kept at the front desk that we did not even realized until told.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
David
CanadaExcellent location and view. Comfortable room.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Will
United KingdomWell located, clean, friendly and efficient staff, washer driers in the basement is a really nice touch for people travelling for a long time
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Alp
TurkeyOur second time staying at this hotel in the same room. We love it very much. Breakfast has many options with various delicacies and our room is very spacious/comfortable. Staff helped us on our luggage forwarding with a big smile and make our stay wonderful
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Erica
AustraliaOur Bath View room was spacious, clean and comfortable and we loved the view out on to the green wall. The location is excellent with easy access to buses and subway, short walking distance to Gion and main shopping area and with numerous good restaurants very close by. Our favourite was a small ‘farm to table’ restaurant on the first or second small street opposite the hotel, run by an enthusiastic group of young people.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Daniela
SingaporeNothing to say. Can't complain. Was very happy with everything.
Location was amazing. Very well situated for reaching various sights, easy to reach by the subway system.
Stayed in April 2024
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