THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

Jag betalade extra för att uppgradera till ett rum den sista natten, men det var faktiskt värre än det mindre rummet jag inte hade betalat extra för; väggarna var täckta av fläckar och repor. Det fanns också hemlösa som lurade runt hotellet och trakasserade gäster, och ingenting gjordes efter att jag kontaktade receptionen. Jag blev väldigt besviken; jag hade aldrig förväntat mig att det skulle finnas en så osäker plats i Kyoto.

Hotellet har ett utmärkt läge, precis intill Kamofloden. Det är en bussresa på sex hållplatser från Kyoto station, och det finns många köpcentra och butiker i närheten. Hotellmiljön är också mycket trevlig, men servicen kändes lite kall; personalen i receptionen och annan personal hälsade inte på varandra särskilt ofta.

Hotel was right smack in the middle of the city centre, super convenient. Bed was super comfy, so was the duvet. There was a lounge with a fire pit with free drinks and a fireplace. Rooms were well sized and service was great. Toiletries were abundant as well. It was a 5 mins walk from Don Quixote and Ichiran Ramen, 8 mins to Nishiki Market. Had a wonderful stay👍🏻 Hotel didn’t have Coin Laundry, but offers Laundry Services.

Their breakfast 30sets limited(Japanese style) worth to try. Western breakfast also great. Location is good and walking distance to Gion shopping area/many reataurants just opposite the hotel or walking distance. Blue label coffee shop just right below the hotel.

Beautiful hotel with perfect location and very helpful staff. Was a pleasure to stay.

Great hotel and amazing location. We enjoyed everything! Very good breakfast japanese (on photo) or traditional european. Beautiful view from the restaurant

The hotel is a redevelopment of a primary school. Almost everything is perfect especially the location. It is close to all the shopping and food streets, Nishiki Market and Pontocho. It is also not far from Gion. We especially like Kiyamachi-dori which is just in front of the hotel; the early morning walk and evening walk are refreshing with running streams and blooming flowers to enjoy. The only issue we have is that the room doesn't have enough hangers and the small closet is so close to one bed that accessing it is a challenge. May be our room with 26 m2 space is a little small but the hotel we stayed at Matsumoto is only 22 m2 yet has a better design. Is this because the design is contrained by the original design of the classrooms? I just don't know. Last but not least, for those coffee lovers, Blue Bottle is just downstairs the hotel.

Very nice hotel! Great location and kind staff. Will surely recommend!

Fantastic polished hotel for families with kids. Location is at the heart of Kyoto's food and commerce areas - Takashimaya, Nishiki / Teramachi markets, and lots of restaurants and shops are all within 5-7 mins walking distance. Kamo River is just a couple of minutes walk away and we rented a bike from a shop near Shijo station.l to cycle along the river. Great fun! That said, from Kyoto Station, you should take taxi if you have large luggage. Without luggage, the hotel is about 20 min bus ride to Kyoto Station. Our room (two twin beds) is spacious and has a great view of the mountain. Beds are great, with the right level of firmness / softness for us. Hotel offers a lot of free perks, like free wine and refreshments at the 3rd floor lounge area, bonfire with marshmallows, live piano at the bar, Geisha show (on one of the nights during our stay). Great coffee at Blue Bottle Coffee on the ground floor of the hotel building. Overall very lovely and comfortable stay!