Kyoto Garden Hotel is situated in the culturally rich Muromachi-dori, surrounded by traditional shops and historic architecture. This 3-star hotel offers a blend of comfort and convenience with 129 smoke-free rooms. It is conveniently located just 300 meters from both Nijo Castle and the International Manga Museum, making it ideal for sightseeing. The property's professional staff ensures reliable service in a relaxing atmosphere.
Location
Kyoto Garden Hotel is conveniently located 200 meters from Karasumaoike Station, facilitating easy access to public transport. Major attractions such as Nishiki Market and the Kyoto Imperial Palace are within walking distance. The preferred airport for the hotel is Osaka, providing options for both international and domestic travelers. The hotel location allows guests to immerse themselves in the historical essence of Kyoto.
Rooms
The guest rooms include modern amenities like an LCD TV with satellite channels and complimentary Wi-Fi. Each room features a refrigerator, electric kettle, and en suite bathroom with a shower and bathtub. Guests can choose from various room configurations, catering to different preferences. Air conditioning is standard, enhancing comfort during warmer months.
Eat & Drink
Kyoto Garden Hotel offers a Chinese restaurant, 彩宴, which specializes in traditional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An optional Japanese breakfast is available upon request for guests seeking local flavors. Vending machines selling soft drinks and liquor are also on-site for quick refreshments. Room service options may provide additional convenience for those wishing to dine privately.
Leisure & Business
The hotel includes a meeting room with a total area of 463 square feet for business gatherings. Guests have access to free computers in the lobby and complimentary wired Internet. Facilities like luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk are available to assist guests with their needs. There's also a selection of shopping options onsite.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
76%
liked the hotel and would stay again
comfortable
convenient
small rooms
lack of closet space
7.6/10
Very good
Rooms
7.7
Location
9.0
Service
8.8
Dining
6.5
Guest reviews
7.6/10
based on 19 reviews
0.8
0.8/10based on 32 reviews
Edward
United Kingdom,
May
2024
8.2/10
My stay at the hotel was lovely. The rooms were very clean, albeit really small, but surprisingly comfortable, well-equipped, and very functional. The service was truly great, with courteous and professional staff who handled my lack of Japanese speaking with ease. The location was definitely a highlight, being close to the subway station and within walking distance of convenience stores and a mall. The dining experience was satisfactory, and the facilities met my expectations.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms are very small, but really comfortable, well-equipped, and very functional.
Service
9.0
The service was courteous, professional, and the staff handled my complete lack of Japanese speaking well.
Location
9.0
The location was definitely great, close to the subway station, in a nice part of the town with convenience stores and a mall within walking distance.
Dining
7.0
The dining was satisfactory, with a set special advertised in the room.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities met my expectations.
Charlotte
United Kingdom,
April
2024
7.8/10
My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant. The rooms were small but very clean and had everything I needed, including quality toiletries and a super strong heater that was definitely required for the time of year in Kyoto. The service was excellent, with the staff being very helpful and polite. The location was fantastic, close to the subway station and in a nice part of town. However, the dining options were limited, and the facilities were basic.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were small but very clean.
Service
9.0
The staff were very helpful and polite.
Location
9.0
The location was fantastic, close to the subway station and in a nice part of town.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were limited.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were basic.
Barrie
United Kingdom,
March
2024
7.8/10
The hotel offers cozy and well-equipped rooms, perfect for a stay in Kyoto. The location is excellent, close to the subway station and in a quiet neighborhood, with convenient amenities nearby. The service is exceptional, catering to guests' needs efficiently. However, the dining options may not meet everyone's taste preferences.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms are small but really comfortable, well-equipped, and very functional. They have quality toiletries and a super strong heater, which was essential during my stay in Kyoto.
Service
9.0
The staff is courteous, professional, and accommodating, especially with guests who do not speak Japanese. They provided excellent assistance throughout my stay.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is great, just a stone's throw away from the subway station in a nice part of town with various amenities nearby.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience, particularly at the attached Chinese restaurant, was a bit bland and left room for improvement.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel provides essential facilities for a comfortable stay, meeting the basic needs of guests.
Andrew
United Kingdom,
March
2024
8.2/10
The hotel's rooms are small but really comfortable and well-equipped making them very functional. The service was courteous and capable in English, handling language barriers with ease. The location is fantastic, close to the subway station and within walking distance to many attractions. The dining experience offers a set menu at a reasonable price.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms are small but really comfortable, well-equipped, and very functional.
Service
9.0
The service was courteous and capable in English, handling language barriers with ease.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is fantastic, close to the subway station and within walking distance to many attractions.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience offers a set menu at a reasonable price.
Facilities
8.0
Facilities provide everything needed for a comfortable stay.
comfortable
small rooms
Colin
United Kingdom,
March
2024
7.0/10
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. While the location was fantastic, just a two-minute walk from Karasumaoike subway station and close to many sights, the room had a basic Japanese style with limited amenities and very small space. The service was friendly and helpful, but the dining options were not very appealing. Overall, it was a decent stay considering the value for money.
Rooms
6.0
The room was very small with typical Japanese style but decent bedding.
Service
8.0
The service was friendly and helpful, provided LAN cable for internet access.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was really good, conveniently near the subway interchange and within walking distance of many attractions.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience offered at a set price left a lot to be desired.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel facilities were basic but sufficient for a short stay.
Michael
United States,
March
2024
8.0/10
I had a wonderful stay at the Garden Hotel Kyoto. The room was spacious, had a sitting area and a desk, and most importantly, no stench typical of Japanese budget hotels. The service was top-notch, with staff being friendly and helpful. The location was convenient, close to the subway station and various attractions. Dining options were good, especially the set menu at the adjacent Chinese restaurant. However, the dining choices were limited to set menus only. Overall, a great value for money experience.
Rooms
8.0
The room was spacious, had a sitting area and a desk, and most importantly, no stench typical of Japanese budget hotels.
Service
9.0
The staff was really friendly, kind, and helpful.
Location
8.0
The hotel is relatively convenient, close to the subway station and various attractions like Nishiki Food Market, Nijo Castle, and Imperial Palace.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good, especially with the set menu at the attached Chinese restaurant.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel had all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay.
Don
United States,
February
2024
7.8/10
I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the service was friendly and accommodating. The location was convenient, close to the subway station, and surrounded by various amenities. However, the dining experience was a bit underwhelming, and the facilities were average.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and comfortable, with decent bedding and useful amenities like a fridge and a heater to make tea. The size was smaller than what I'm used to but still cozy and tidy.
Service
9.0
The staff was friendly, professional, and helpful, especially considering my lack of Japanese. They provided excellent service and made my stay more enjoyable.
Location
9.0
The hotel is in a great location, near the subway station, in a quiet area with convenient stores and a mall within walking distance. Perfect for exploring the town.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were somewhat limited, and the set menu at the attached Chinese restaurant left something to be desired. However, there are other eating options nearby for variety.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were basic but satisfactory. Nothing extraordinary, but everything I needed was available during my stay.
Chris
United Kingdom,
January
2024
8.0/10
My stay at the hotel was truly enjoyable. The location was superb, close to the subway station and within walking distance to convenience stores and a mall. The service was top-notch, accommodating my lack of Japanese with courtesy. The rooms, although cozy, had everything I needed including quality toiletries and a strong heater for the chilly Kyoto weather. The dining options were somewhat limited, but the facilities were well-maintained.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were just big enough for us and our luggage, with a typical Japanese style bathroom and quality toiletries provided.
Service
9.0
The service was courteous, professional, and considerate of my language barrier, making my stay stress-free.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was excellent, close to the subway station and set in a nice part of town with easy access to amenities.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was average, with limited options and room for improvement.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were well-maintained and met my needs during the stay.
Alfred
United States,
December
2023
8.2/10
The hotel is in a really good location, just two minutes' walk from Karasumaoike subway station where two subway lines in Kyoto meet. The rooms were clean and comfortable, although they were small and not ideal for accommodating two suitcases. The service was friendly and the staff were very polite, capable in English, and helpful during my stay. The dining options were limited to a set Japanese menu at an additional cost advertised in the room, and there was also a Welsh pastry option available nearby.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and comfortable, and although they were small, they were bigger than many business hotel chains.
Service
9.0
The staff was friendly, polite, and capable in English.
Location
10.0
The location was really good, with excellent proximity to the subway station, making it very convenient for exploring Kyoto and reaching attractions like Nijo Castle and the Imperial Palace.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience offered a set Japanese menu at an additional cost, and there was also a Welsh pastry option available nearby.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel facilities were adequate, offering the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay.
Great location
Limited dining options
John
United Kingdom,
November
2023
7.8/10
The hotel had everything I needed for my stay, including quality toiletries and a super strong heater that was definitely required for the time of year in Kyoto. The location was very convenient, with the train station just 10 minutes away walking distance. The service was really friendly, kind, and helpful. However, the dining experience was a bit bland with a set Japanese menu. The rooms, while clean and equipped with a fridge and a little heater with a pot for making green tea, were nothing extraordinary.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms had everything I needed for my stay, including quality toiletries and a super strong heater that was definitely required for the time of year in Kyoto.
Service
9.0
The service was really friendly, kind, and helpful.
Location
9.0
The location was very convenient, with the train station just 10 minutes away walking distance.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was a bit bland with a set Japanese menu.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had typical Japanese budget hotel facilities.
Joe
United States,
November
2023
8.2/10
My stay at this hotel was quite pleasant overall. The rooms, while smaller than what I am used to in the US, were clean and equipped with a fridge and a little heater to make the green tea provided. The service was excellent, with the staff being courteous and accommodating even though I don't speak Japanese. The location was perfect, close to the subway station and in a nice area of Kyoto with convenient stores and eating options nearby. The dining experience, especially at the attached Chinese restaurant, was enjoyable. However, the hotel could benefit from some renovations.
Rooms
8.0
The room was clean and had the necessary amenities.
Service
9.0
The staff was courteous and helpful, especially in booking taxis.
Location
9.0
The hotel is in a great area of Kyoto, close to the subway station and convenient stores.
Dining
8.0
The dining options, particularly at the attached Chinese restaurant, were enjoyable.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were satisfactory, though the hotel could use some renovations.
Andrew
United Kingdom,
October
2023
7.4/10
I had a comfortable stay at the hotel; the rooms were adequate for Japanese standards despite being a bit worn out. The strong heater was a lifesaver during my visit to Kyoto. The service was great overall, with friendly staff assisting promptly. The location, though slightly away from the main Kyoto station, was convenient, being close to the subway and surrounded by amenities. The dining options were limited but convenient, and the facilities met my basic needs.
Rooms
7.0
The room had everything I needed, including quality toiletries and a strong heater.
Service
8.0
The staff, particularly the cleaning staff, were reasonably friendly and helpful.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location close to the subway station and surrounded by convenience stores and a mall was very convenient.
Dining
6.0
The dining was a bit bland but had nearby breakfast options.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were satisfactory for my stay.
Clare
United Kingdom,
September
2023
7.8/10
The hotel offers really comfortable and well-equipped yet small rooms that were just big enough for us and our luggage. The service was courteous and professional, handling my lack of Japanese speaking with ease. The location is excellent, close to the subway station and within walking distance to convenience stores and a mall. However, the dining options were limited to set menus. The facilities were adequate but not exceptional.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms are very clean but REALLY small.
Service
9.0
The staff were friendly and helped us with booking taxis, which was really convenient.
Location
9.0
The location is excellent, close to the subway station and within walking distance to convenience stores and a mall.
Dining
6.0
The dining is available only as set Japanese menu.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were adequate.
Sam
United Kingdom,
September
2023
8.2/10
The Garden Hotel Kyoto offers cozy rooms that are smaller than in the US but clean, with a helpful and courteous service. Its location is very convenient, within walking distance to various attractions. Though the dining options are limited, the hotel provides a decent dining experience. The facilities are sufficient for a comfortable stay at a reasonable price point.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms are smaller than in the US but clean and comfortable.
Service
9.0
The service is courteous, professional, and accommodating, especially for non-Japanese speakers.
Location
9.0
The hotel is situated in a very convenient and quiet area, close to key attractions and public transportation.
Dining
7.0
The dining options are limited but provide a satisfactory experience.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers adequate facilities for a comfortable stay.
John
United Kingdom,
August
2023
7.8/10
The Garden Hotel Kyoto offers a cozy stay with rooms that are somewhat larger than other options in the area. The location is definitely a strong point, being close to the subway station and key attractions. The service is friendly and helpful, and the dining experience offers good value for money with regional products. However, some may find the rooms tiny and the dining options limited.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were cozy and somewhat larger than other options in the area.
Service
8.0
The service was friendly and helpful, adding to a pleasant stay.
Location
9.0
The hotel is situated in a great location close to the subway station and key attractions in a quiet area.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience offered regional products and good value for money.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel provides adequate facilities for a comfortable stay.