I found a great package deal on website, and decided to stay at this hotel on my recent business trip to Kyoto. As many of the reviewers have stated, the location is perfect for both business and pleasure. It is right across the street from Kyoto Station's Hachijo Exit (South) and thus is particularly convenient for those eho take Shinkansen from Tokyo and/or Kintetsu for Nara. The hotel is considered a superior hotel, including a number of fine restaurants. They all look good (though I used only one of them) but rather pricy.
Because I got nearly 50% discount from the regular rate, I should not complain it. However, the room was not impressive. My room was on 8th floor (called Prime rooms) with a queen sized bed. While it was a bit wider than what are called 'business hotels' in Japan, it was rather small for a hotel of this class. The bathroom was nothing different from what you can find in business hotels. There was a free LAN in each room which was nice. However, it was difficult to find out how to connect it. The brochure (in Japanese and English) on Internet connection in the room was outdated (it talks about how to set up computers with Windows 98!!!!!! and XP) and thus should either be removed or replaced by new one. The staff is polite and efficient. If I get the same steep discount, I would...I found a great package deal on website, and decided to stay at this hotel on my recent business trip to Kyoto. As many of the reviewers have stated, the location is perfect for both business and pleasure. It is right across the street from Kyoto Station's Hachijo Exit (South) and thus is particularly convenient for those eho take Shinkansen from Tokyo and/or Kintetsu for Nara. The hotel is considered a superior hotel, including a number of fine restaurants. They all look good (though I used only one of them) but rather pricy.
Because I got nearly 50% discount from the regular rate, I should not complain it. However, the room was not impressive. My room was on 8th floor (called Prime rooms) with a queen sized bed. While it was a bit wider than what are called 'business hotels' in Japan, it was rather small for a hotel of this class. The bathroom was nothing different from what you can find in business hotels. There was a free LAN in each room which was nice. However, it was difficult to find out how to connect it. The brochure (in Japanese and English) on Internet connection in the room was outdated (it talks about how to set up computers with Windows 98!!!!!! and XP) and thus should either be removed or replaced by new one. The staff is polite and efficient. If I get the same steep discount, I would come back again, but I have to think twice if I pay a regular rate and/or need to stay for more than one night.More
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