Romantic Hotels in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Room was large and bed was very comfortable. Bathroom very clean with excellent shower/bath combo. All staff very friendly & helpful with English spoken by many. Good value breakfast offered a huge range of western & Asian options, we preferred to eat out during the day and the mall across the road has some good value restaurants. Location is perfect, very close to station & easy to get anywhere in Kyoto and beyond - for example, day trip to Hiroshima. I forgot to take photos of the room but it was as advertised. The only thing to improve would be adding USB ports for phone charging in the room, otherwise foreign guests will need a plug adaptor. Highly recommend.

Overall, we were very satisfied with the room! The location is very convenient, the facilities are complete, it's clean, and the service is excellent. Our plans changed last minute and we needed to switch room types, and the hotel quickly helped us resolve the issue! We're very pleased and will definitely stay here again next time we visit Kyoto.

When I booked the hotel, I specifically requested a high floor. The standard check-in time was 3 PM, and our family of three arrived around 3:45 PM to check in. To my surprise, the front desk attendant, a tall Japanese man wearing glasses, assigned us a room on the lowest possible floor, the second floor. I communicated with him for about ten minutes, reiterating our request for a high floor. The front desk attendant was very arrogant, claiming that our reservation didn't show any request for a high floor and insisting that the hotel was fully booked for the day. He said that if we wanted a high floor, we would have to switch rooms tomorrow. Of course, we understand that high floor requests depend on the hotel's availability on the day, but this hotel has around 400 rooms, and we didn't arrive late at night. The hotel has nine floors in total; we would have been perfectly fine with a room on the 4th or 5th floor, especially since we were staying for three nights with a child. If it were just one night, we might have just put up with it. Despite our efforts, the communication was fruitless. After going up to the room, I called the front desk again to request a room change. Less than five minutes later, the same front desk attendant appeared with a room key for the 9th floor. So, we dragged our luggage and our child up to the 9th floor, only to find it was the very last room, furthest from the elevator. Later, I contacted Trip.com's customer service, who were very helpful and contacted the hotel. The next day, the front desk informed us that they could arrange a room closer to the elevator, but we had already unpacked our luggage, so we decided not to switch rooms again. The front desk then offered us a complimentary room cleaning for the day. All in all, the entire check-in process was incredibly frustrating. It felt like that front desk attendant was intentionally making things difficult for us! On a positive note, the hotel's location is excellent and convenient for getting around. The breakfast was similar to other Dormy Inn hotels, and they also offered free ramen at night. However, the dining area was extremely crowded due to group tours. The variety of hot spring baths was better than other Dormy Inn hotels, but there were no semi-outdoor baths.

To start with the positives, the hotel was well located and easily accessible using the metro from Kyoto station. The room was a decent enough size and the staff were friendly and helpful. One major issue we encountered during our stay was the level of humidity in the room. The extractor fan didn't seem to be doing anything to impact moisture in the room, particularly after a warm shower. There was some treated glass above the sink and often this was the only area without moisture well over half an hour after having a shower. (Photos attached) This also meant that towels weren't drying correctly and created an unpleasant environment and ultimately odour in the room. The humidity was so high that the windows were dripping with water consistently and the window sill was actually wet. Additionally the absence of a full wardrobe (just a rail with hangers on) also created challenges when staying for longer than a couple of days and this combined with the humidity made the washing machine almost obsolete.

🏠 Room: The double bed is 1.8 meters wide, and the room is about 25 sqm. There's plenty of space, even with two suitcases open. The bathroom truly has a three-part separation! The bathtub and shower area are separate (finally, no more showering while standing in the tub!), the vanity is spacious, and there's a niche next to it for toiletries. ✨ Service: Check-in and check-out are handled at the front desk on the 8th floor. You can store your luggage on the 1st floor after checking out. After 2 PM, complimentary snacks and drinks are available on the 3rd floor. On sunny days, they even light an outdoor bonfire where you can roast marshmallows! Daily housekeeping ensures a very comfortable stay. 📍 Location: Conveniently located between Sanjo and Shijo, making it easy to get anywhere. 🚇 A 5-minute walk to Kawaramachi Station and a 10-minute walk to Sanjo Keihan Station. 🏮 Within walking distance of Takase River, Kennin-ji Temple, Hanamikoji Street, Gion, Yasaka Shrine, and more... 🛍️ Takashimaya, Marui Department Store, and drugstores are all nearby. 🍣 Plenty of restaurants in the vicinity, offering diverse options from breakfast to late-night snacks.

The attention to detail at this hotel is exceptional. The hotel's brochure provides incredibly detailed information about all facilities and their origins, covering everything from furniture and bedding brands down to the specific brand of mouthwash cups. The rooms are also spacious, and the air conditioning is remarkably quiet. The bakery in the ground floor lobby is delicious – truly, good ingredients make for great taste! I particularly liked the greenery right at the hotel entrance and the overall decor of the lobby. The only minor drawback is the lack of a convenience store nearby; you have to walk about 500-600 meters to find a FamilyMart.

The rooms are decent. There's a communal bath, which is kind of like a hot spring, though the water is just regular tap water – it was clean and hygienic. On the second floor, there's a ping-pong table, an all-you-can-drink bar, and a small kids' play area. It feels like a friendly little community. The staff are all polite and attentive. There's an aquarium very close by, and the hotel has a back entrance for direct access. We didn't realize this until we walked all the way around in the rain! There's a surface parking lot if you drive, costing 2500 yen per day for unlimited use, but the small road leading in can be a bit tricky to find.

I booked this for my parents last year, and they gave great feedback. So, this time, I booked it for my own trip. However, I didn't encounter the Chinese-speaking front desk staff my parents mentioned, but English communication was perfectly fine. The location is super convenient, right next to Kyoto Station, with a 7-Eleven just across the street. I highly recommend getting the breakfast; it's absolutely delicious! They have curry rice, oden, miso soup, and even matcha ice cream. The top floor has a free public bath, and it wasn't too crowded when I went. The hygiene was excellent, 100 times better than bathhouses in China. Room amenities are self-serve downstairs. I even borrowed a curling iron from the front desk, which required a 3000 yen cash deposit. Overall, I highly recommend this hotel, especially if you're traveling with seniors or children. The room size is quite generous for Japan.

I brought my parents to Kyoto and we stayed at this hotel. The triple room was incredibly spacious, much larger than the double rooms I've stayed in before. It was clean and tidy, with excellent hygiene. The private onsen comes highly recommended! My parents also had a fantastic stay. All in all, it's a perfect score! Service: Check-in was at 3 PM, and the front desk service was thoughtful and thorough. They explained the hotel facilities very clearly. (If you don't speak Japanese, there are staff who speak English.) Facilities: It's a very traditional Japanese-style room, which my parents loved. The public bathing area was also very clean, and the private onsen was super comfortable. The hotel signage was clear, and every detail was meticulously thought out – really impressive! Breakfast: The buffet breakfast offered a wide and diverse selection, with both Western and Japanese options, and plenty of delicious desserts! We were absolutely stuffed~

The room was spotless and well-equipped, though the space was quite limited. The staff were truly considerate; I wasn't sure how to sort the fruit, yogurt, and instant noodle packaging from my child's meal, and a hotel employee simply handed me a trash bag and offered to take care of it. For breakfast at the restaurant, the steak was my favorite, and my child enjoyed it too.