Name: Kyoto Garden Hotel
Address: Japan, 〒604-8175 Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, 室町通御池南入円福寺町351番地, Kyoto, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8175, Japan
Rating: 7

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Karasuma Oike

Nijōjō-mae

Marutamachi

Nakagyo Ward

Kyoto International Manga Museum

Nijo Castle

Kyoto Imperial Palace

Kenninji Temple

Yasaka Shrine

Nishihonganji Temple

Higashi Honganji Temple

Shoseien Garden

Maruyama Park

Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art

Chion-in Temple

Kodaiji Temple

Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Kyoto Tower

Sanjusangendo Temple

Kyoto Aquarium

Kyoto National Museum

Umekoji Park

Kiyomizu Temple

Toji Temple

Fushimi Inari Shrine

Itami Airport

Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

Kids Plaza Osaka

Kema Sakuranomiya Park

Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Arcade

Tempozan Harbor Village Ferris Wheel

Osaka Castle

Nakanoshima Park

Osaka Museum of History

Osaka National Museum of Art

Osaka Science Museum

Utsubo Park

Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade

Kuromon Ichiba

Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street

Shitennoji Temple

Tsutenkaku Tower

Tennoji Zoo

Abeno Harukas

Universal Studios Japan

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto Garden Hotel

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Visited Kyoto with my wife and two kids (age 4 and 2) for a family emergency.  We had no time to plan the trip and booked a room on the morning of on a friend's recommendation.  A few thoughts from our stay:

1. Location

The hotel is  a 10-minute taxi ride from Kyoto station), conveniently located just south of the Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyōto-gosho).  On days when we had time to sight-see, we walked to famous spots such as the Palace and Nijo Castle from the hotel.  Restaurants, bars, and cafes abound in the trendy neighborhood, a nice juxtaposition against the beautiful old buildings which resiliently remain.  A convenience store is located two blocks down the street for daily essentials.  Karasuma-Oike subway station is just around the corner (2 minute walk), affording easy access to city attractions such as the Kyoto Zoo and botanical gardens (both recommended especially for families).

2. Rooms/amenities

The rooms are simple and small; amenities are sparse.  The lobby has an at-home feel with several comfy chairs and relaxed decor.  There are two desktop computers in the lobby with internet access.  

There is no laundry service, a slight inconvenience given our week-long stay with young kids.  There are two 24-hour coin laundries both about a 10-minute walk away.

My wife and I are sensitive to noise, and never had any issues at night or any other time. 

If you want fancy room slippers or a chandelier lobby, look elsewhere.  This hotel's reputation is for no-frills comfort at a good value, and it was just as advertised.

3. Service

The staff were consistently friendly and accommodating for the duration of our stay.  We had to extend our visit twice; each time, they went out of their way to accommodate our schedule changes and make our stay comfortable.  The owner of the hotel is a frequent and friendly presence in the lobby, striking up conversation, playing with our kids, offering sight seeing tips with a warm smile.  The service here was outstanding from start to finish, a pleasant surprise given the affordability of the facility.

Overall experience:

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay that was supposed to be for two nights and ended at one full week.  If you seek simple accommodation at good value and convenient location, look no further.  The staff bent over backwards to help and accommodate us at every step. Thank you Kyoto Garden Hotel, we will be back!

**We traveled during the COVID-19 pandemic and were reassured to find the hotel staff unfailingly wearing face masks, multiple hand sanitizers at the entrance, and a thermometer gun (not sure what you call this, it takes temperature without touching skin) deployed for all incoming guests.**

Great value, top-notch service, convenient location

Although using English might be a little problem this hotel is comfortable, clean and reasonably priced. the staff is always willing to help with any problems. It was non-smoking during the time we visited. Right across the street from the Imperial Palace site, it is conveniently located. Breakfast could be Western style or Japanese. Both were generous and excellent.

Lovely Kyoto hotel

It's a bit old, but the location is amazing.  Just a few minutes from the subway station was really convenient as a base for sightseeing.  
One problem is without any signs on the street, first at night I passed by without noticing it.  Even looking at the map and checking the pictures, I had to ask a local where it is.

A bit old, but amazed with the great location

We had a great, 4-night stay at the Kyoto Garden Hotel. While the rooms were small, they were quiet, clean and comfortable, which is really all a sightseer needs. The hotel staff were helpful and accommodating. The hotel is located in a trendy neighborhood with many shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance. It is also a block from the Karasuma-Oike subway station, which is served by both of Kyoto's subway lines. The location and price really can't be beat.

Quiet and clean, good location and value

Friendly service and good location. Room is small and bathroom is smaller. The slippers provided are reused by guests and are not fresh like other hotels. They do not provide a laundry to guests. Not good value for money.

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