convenient hotel, located close to all amenities when visiting Kyoto. Great for Westerners as it has a Starbucks just outside (great for breakfast if you don't want to pay for the hotel breakfasts). The staff were friendly, the rooms were fine. We stayed in a "renovated" double room. It was roomy and comfortable and the bathroom stocked all the amenities... More

Great location by subway station and centrally located along bus lines for temple exploration. Short bus ride or longer walk to Gion area. Staff could be more consistent with their service at front desk. Some are quite friendly, others are rather indifferent in their attitude. Breakfast buffet looked poor in selection and rather boring. No wifi in rooms, wifi available... More

OK, so I am continually surprised by user comments on hotels. Mine will vary from most others. I have been to Kyoto maybe 100 times. I come here eight times a year on business. I would only choose this hotel as a last resort which I did this week because cherry blossom week is a zoo in Kyoto. The price... More

Subway station within 50 yards (lift access for those with luggage), major bus stops fairly close by so easy to get around the city. Hotel located in relatively quiet business area. Clean, reasonably spacious room and bathroom. Free WiFi in lobby with plenty of seating/tables. Good breakfast buffet selection. Helpful staff, happy to change 10,000 yen notes from 7-11 ATM... More

Excellent location: very close to the "Shijo" subway stop, two stops north of the main railway station. Walking distance (1.7 km, 1 mile) to Gion, along shijo-dori (4th street), a major shopping street. The room is small as expected, but has a small closet and a luggage rack. Comfortable bed. Free internet connection (cable, not wlan). Did not use TV,... More

Great position - close to subway shops, free Internet, good buffet breakfast. More

During my first visit in Japan, I stayed in Karasuma Kyoto Hotel. I must say, it is an excellent hotel for a reasonable price. I read a lot about small rooms and beds in almost all hotels in Japan, but this hotel is not that bad at all. i booked the room well in advance after reading some good reviews... More

I stayed in this hotel for a month. It was good value for Japan,the rooms were very spacious again for Japan and the surrounding city of Kyoto is lovely. There was a Starbucks downstairs which was fantastic and then an even greater coffee shop directly across the road. Very little too complain about in this hotel. The rooms were maybe... More

My husband and I spent 9 nights here in Kyoto, in truth we wish we had another 9. This location was not only a very convenient location for our sightseeing but also run by an extremely polite, friendly and efficient staff. Ukon-san greeted us after an exhausting bout of travel from Boston, to Kansai, then the train into Kyoto. Her... More