You do not have to look for another hotel option in Kyoto unless you fancy a posh room and facilities. Our room was big enough for two, great shower, free internet, nice real coffee (not instant) complimentary, and comfy bed with a great doona. The location was fantastic, only a short walk to shopping malls, supermarket, convenience stores, restaurants, and public transports.
The only inconvenience we experienced was laundry. The hotel does not have a self laundry facility, the closest coin laundry from the hotel was about 20 min walk each way. We recommend you have enough clean clothes for your stay!

This may the best hotel we stay during Japan trip this time.
The location just not far from the shopping centre and all the restaurant. you can take the bus to anywhere of kyoto traditional attraction just in front street of the hotel.
Opposite of the hotel, you can find some grocery store ( quite complete) croissant store and a lot of other stores near by.
You can just walk to the some spot if you like it.
the hotel itself have very comfortable room with all basic amenities provided.
i like this hotel, and it is not expensive for japan standard

The Best Western Kyoto is an AMAZING deal. Great location, great service, great price, great amenities... I really cannot recommend this hotel enough.

- The staff are very polite and speak English well. They have several maps for you to you use, and as a bonus they are written in both Japanese and English (all you have to do is show the location to someone at the information at the train station and they will tell you how to get there ASAP).

- The rooms were very clean and very quiet. Nothing was run down, dirty, broken, etc. I did not hear any other guests nor did I hear any outside noise (our room faced an alley). I found our room to be a bit on the cold side, but there is a heater and an air purifier as well. The room was well stocked - a mini fridge, kettle, tea/coffee, hangers, freshening spray for clothes, slippers, toothbrushes, face wash, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, hair brushes, hair ties, cotton pads, cotton swabs, razors with shaving cream, and a fancy heated Toto Washlet. They even provide nice pajamas! The room is small but well laid out and relatively spacious. As two people staying in a double room, we didn't feel that it was too small. The bed was large enough for two people to sleep comfortably. The bathroom was also spacious and bright, and very clean. I loved the anti-fog mirror!

- Location, location, location! This hotel is basically on the street of a huge shopping area. Lots and lots of restaurants ranging from McDonalds and MosBurger to little sushi and noodle joints. I would avoid eating at the hotel simply because there are so many dining options in the area. There are several coffee shops (including Starbucks, for the addicts), lots of drug stores and Family Marts, and just tons and tons of retail shops containing clothing, Japanese souvenirs, shoes, bags, eyeglasses, etc. There are also several arcades in the vicinity if you have a few hours to kill and want to experience a Japanese arcade. These arcades have the 'purikura' (photobooth) machines, which are a lot of fun.

- The train from either Kansai airport (JR) or Tokyo Station (JR Shinkansen) arrives at the Kyoto Station. I would not reccomend a walk from Kyoto Station to the hotel, especially with heavy luggage! You can switch trains to the Sanjo Keihan station, but I recommend a taxi. The cost to take a taxi from Kyoto Station is about 1000 yen.

- The station I used to get around Kyoto was the Sanjo Keihan station. It's about a 10 minute walk from the hotel. The Kyoto bus system is also an option and has several stops nearby.

Overall, I highly recommend this hotel! I paid roughly $80 a night for a double - so $40 per person, for a hotel with this many amenities, in such a great location, is a real bargain!

Just stayed here for about a week. Great location, quiet and clean rooms, not much storage, pleasant and helpful staff. Only downside was the dreadful tired buffet breakfast. It's hard to find bad food in Kyoto, but somehow they manage to do it here. skip it and you'll be fine.

The Charlie Chaplin cafe, where they serve breakfast needs a new manager and cook. ASAP.