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"The stand out about this hotel is the people. Everything with the property is excellent. But a hotel is about people. The people that care for you here are so lovely and warm that they feel more like family. You really look forward to seeing them every day and engaging them on the traditions and culture of Japan. "

"The rooms are spacious by Japanese standards. The beds are very comfortable and the shower is excellent. The TV is equipped with Netflix and other streaming services and easy to use. The location is superb for exploring Gion and Higashiyama, and not far from a metro station to get to the rest of town. The free shuttle service to and from Kyoto Station is a nice bonus. The one negative is that the gym is quite small, with only a few free weights and a treadmill. If that matters to you, consider a guest membership at a nearby local gym or a different hotel. "

"Clean hotel with helpful staff. Easy to book and staff worked well with someone with minimal Japanese language knowledge. Area is perfect, with a 10 minute walk to metro lines and in the heart of Gion. Would stay again!"

"Excellent hotel. Very new and clean, also a great location to most stuff in the area. The fresh bakery down stairs is amazing. We loved the room and the shower was very nice. Very clean and the staff was amazing. 5 Stars. We traveled from the US. "

"The private spa was nice for our family of 4. Front staff who checked us in was pleasant and helped book our spa. The hotel is in a convenient location. Room was so clean and decor was pretty! Loved that there was a washer/dryer in our suite, but we had some issues understanding how to use it since it was in Japanese. Other than that, our stay was quite lovely!"

"It was a fabulous traditional experience. We loved our room, the beautiful bathroom and the traditional breakfast."

"Outstanding location, clean, quiet, comfortable. Would not recommend including breakfast though. "

"Amazing hotel and staff. Definitely recommend "

"Great location. Lovely room with modern facilities and very spacious. Staff were always friendly and helpful. Would stay again 100%"