Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Kiyomizu Gojo

True, rooms are typically smaller here than in North America, but the room (and bathroom) layout was great and well organised so you don't feel cramped at all. There was fridge in the room, but also, a coined operated laundry was available. You could use the tv to checked to see when and if the washing machine was available or when your load was finished. It was a fantastic stay for 4 nights. The location was great. The subway/trains and bus stops that took you to Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera, Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto station, etc., were close by (no more than a 5 to 10 min. walk). A 15 min walk to Nishiki Market or 25 min walk to the Gion district, if you wanted to walk but it was more convenient to take the buses there since the bus stops were so close. The hotel, room, facilities and amenities was what I would have expected from a hotel that would charge 4 times more per night. Truly a great value for a fantastic hotel stay.

I stayed for a little less than a week so I haven't taken advantage of everything that this hotel had to offer, however I loved the location that allowed me to be close to the metro line as well as buses to visit various sight seeings like the Philosopher's path etc... Cleaning service left the room always amazingly clean. It is a very clean and quiet hotel. The room with double bed for a solo traveler is perfect. It may be a little small for 2 people especially if you have big luggages. If your stay is longer and you have big luggages choose a bigger room in the same hotel. The bed was very comfortable and the desk comfortable enough to do few hours of work but not longer than that, which was perfect for me as I was not there for work but just some writings.

Very nice and clean room. Most rooms in japanese hotels are small, but this one was designed very good so it seemes spacious. The amenities were wonderful - tea (darjeling, earl grey, matcha, ginger&honey…), skincare incl. facemask, haircare, bath salt, toothbrush, pyjamas and many more.The personnel was helpful and nice. You can even borrow an umbrella. Location is very good.

Location was fine for me as I love walking. The room was spacious and comfortable. The reception staff members were simply outstanding. Breakfast was very good and there was a wide spread of dishes and drinks. Cleaning room service was extremely efficient. Small gifts such as the Happy Halloween Bath Salt really make a difference. The hotel is great value at a cost of about 50 Euros per night including breakfast.

Very good location - subway, Keihan railway station and buses to all directions are near to the hotel. 10 min walk to the north near the river begins the nightlife district with bars and restaurants. Great view to the city and mountains from my room at 9th floor Very good breakfast for a reasonable preis