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Well placed
Location near the train station, and value for the quality of the room.
It was close to the Kyoto train station
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Size of the room and the accomadations were fantastic. Also location is amazing for traveling to different temples
Needs renovation
10 minute walk from the kyoto station. Free shuttle to and from the station. Staff is so friendly and helpful. Many fine dining options in the hotel. Affordable pricing.
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The location was fantastic right next to the Kyoto train station. The public bathroom were also delight.
location, staff services (very helpful), room clean & tidy
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The hot springs was the best thing, it came with massage pods and free ice cream!
This hotel was truly a luxury experience from the amenities included to the service provided.
Onsen natural hot springs, no shoes policy inside entire hotel, hard working and friendly staff, great buffet breakfast, short walking distance to Kyoto station, many eateries and shops in walking distance to hotel
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Great location, so close to a train station but also very walkable. Beautiful decor. Helpful staff. Loved having a Nespresso machine in the room!
Ambience, proximity to train station, shops and restaurants. They have an amazing bar with great staff.
Comfortable mattress, view of hotel and room, music, tastes of food, all really excellent and we will be back and will recommend your hotel to others
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Service and finishing touches Felt closer to 4 stars than 3
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Room was so small
The location is good, it wasn't too far from the station. The hot spring was nice. But service was very poor.
Location was perfect. Cleaning ladres were awesome helping me with de laundry machine that didn't take my coins. Staff did their best to explain in english the use of kuro neko.
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Updated technology, cleanliness, size and comfortable mattress
5 Star experience. Location awesome, bed soooo comfortable. Bathroom, better then my own. Loved the shower. Staff was just perfect.
The room was amazing. Also the location right next to the train station.
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Perfect location, my room was very clean, staff at the desk were kind & the maid service was great, laundry facilities & ice machine on my floor, coffee, latte, hot chocolate downstairs at no cost, perfect place, reasonable cost to the customers.
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Location, right next to bus and subway. Hotel staff friendly and accommodating
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The Location. Places to eat and to shop were well within walking distance.
The staff was very polite, professional and most importantly, helpful. The hotel is within close proximity to the shopping area, bus stops, local train stations and restaurants. Love the warmth and welcoming vibe I received from everyone I encountered.
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The location was great, the beds were comfortable, the bathroom was a decent size with a good Japanese toilet!
We love the location the best
Basically everything
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Very clean, nice lounge area on the first floor. Four star hotel for a one star price.
Location is very good. Relatively quiet but very east to get around Kyoto with Nanajo station just across the bridge. 7-11 across the road.
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Près du métro et facilement accessible quand on arrive par train
The rooms were very clean and the cleaning staff was excellent in fulfilling needs for the room. The location was also very close to all the best shopping in kyoto and festivals.
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Location, breakfast buffet, cleaness, onsen
Lovely design and staff
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Location is good, the staff are good.
The location of the hotel was great as it was just a 2 - 3 minute walk from the nearby subway station. There were also a few convenience stores within walking distance, including a 7-11 location on the same street as the hotel, right next to the subway.
Nice hotel close to Gion and lots of shops
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The staff was helpful. Room was just as described. Only downfall was the bathroom. It smelled like urine. I tried spraying the bathroom with air freshener but it only helped with the shell temporarily.
The hotel staff was friendly and the location was convenient.
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The location is excellent. Although still quite a bit walk(15 mins~) to the shopping area, its very convenient for the attractions and bus. The staff were very helpful and flexible.
Great location - Gion district, close to Yasaka Shrine, walkable to Kiyomizu Temple, great restaurants nearby, bus stop outside. Comfortable - centralised heating (nice and warm), warm water almost instant from tap, free water bottle Friendly staf
nice staff
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The location was very convenient
Buffet breakfast and location
Located right at the Train Station. Made getting around Kyoto easy.
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Roomy Lobby and reception rooms
Warm welcome, great happy hour liquor choices and nice breakfast. The bed is very comfortable.
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Hotel is very clean and staff are super! Room is nicely sized, beds are comfortable, shower and bath area fabulous! Laundry, vending machines and ironing available on the floor. Location is great too - just a few minutes walk away from Kyoto station.
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The location was great and the bedroom layout.
The location is superb. You have the metro/train station across the street, making it easy to travel around the Kyoto area for those incredible tourist spots. The staff is incredible to talk to and they make it feel welcomed. I highly recommend it.
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centrally located, friendly staff and comfortable/ clean room
Oakwood was an amazing hotel. Manager was so welcoming and polite. He helped us get a taxi to the train station, helped load our bags and waited outside to see us off. When I told him how we enjoyed our stay he complimented his hard working staff
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Room was good size, the bath and shower area updated, the location was 2 minute walk to a JR rail station, Starbucks and Family Mart next door, and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
Terrific central location with many food options within walking distance
The hotel is in a quiet neighborhood square with a restaurant inside, Starbucks and a family mart next door. The hotel staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The hotel was sparkling clean. We highly recommend it and definitely be back!
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I liked the location of the hotel to where my finance and I wanted to be throughout our time in Kyoto.
Fantastic rooms and excellent staff.
great location helpful staff good breakfasts good value relatively small and new
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Very trendy and modern with unique ameneties
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Close to Kyoto station
Good location close to Kyoto Station.
Very convenient location right next to Kyoto station. Room is nicely designed and visually pleasant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the standard check-in and check-out times for hotels in Kyoto?
Are there mandatory taxes or fees for hotel stays in Kyoto?
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Are there specific lodging etiquette or quiet-hour norms in Kyoto?
How do major festivals in Kyoto impact hotel availability and pricing?
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Top Tips
- Secure Kyoto hotel reservations 3–6 months in advance during peak seasons, such as cherry blossom (late March–early April) and autumn foliage (mid-November). Rates can increase by 30–100%, and room availability becomes very limited. Confirm your preferred dates early to access broader accommodation choices.
- Budget for Kyoto’s city accommodation tax, applied per person per night (¥200–¥1,000, or approx. $1.30–$6.60 USD). This charge may be collected at check-in, even if your online booking listed 'tax included.' Request a detailed receipt for clarity.
- Consider hotels near Kyoto Station for savings of 10–30% compared to Gion or Higashiyama areas. These locations offer direct JR line connections, enabling efficient travel across the city and to nearby regions.
- Traditional ryokans often enforce earlier check-in and meal deadlines, and arrivals after 20:00 may forfeit dinner. Plan your travel to arrive by 18:00–19:00, and contact your property directly for any adjustments.
- During busy seasons, coin lockers at Kyoto Station (¥400–¥800, approx. $2.60–$5.30 USD) fill quickly. If you have large luggage, use luggage forwarding services (¥1,500–¥3,000 per suitcase, approx. $9.80–$19.60 USD) to reduce congestion and improve mobility.
- Carry cash when staying at small inns or shopping near temples, as many vendors do not accept cards. Access 24/7 international ATMs at 7-Eleven, and choose to be charged in JPY to avoid extra currency conversion fees.
- Accessible rooms in Kyoto, notably in traditional machiya or ryokan, are limited. Reserve at least 4 weeks in advance during busy periods and request written confirmation of step-free access or specific accessibility needs.
- Most hotels provide reliable power (100V, Type A plugs). Older machiya may have few outlets or lack USB ports, so bring a multi-charger and adapter for all devices, especially if working remotely.
- Hotel Wi-Fi averages 20–50 Mbps in mainstream city locations, supporting video calls and streaming. Smaller ryokans may have slower or less stable connections, so confirm actual speed if reliable connectivity is essential.
- Japanese hotels often charge cancellation fees on a sliding scale: from 3 days before check-in (20–30%), 1 day before (50%), and 100% for no-shows. Review your booking policy before confirming.
- Tipping is not expected in Japanese hotels, and staff may politely decline cash gifts. Express thanks verbally or with a brief note, and observe quiet hours in residential areas, where noise curfews commonly begin by 22:00.
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