Easily one of the best hotels i have stayed in. There are only good things to say. The location is convenient, within 5mins to train station, convenience stores, Mcdonalds, Starbucks. Walking distance to atttractions like Nijo castle, Nishiki market, Pontocho. The room is excellent. We stayed in the Hawaiian chill and absolutely love it. It was super spacious with a kitchenette, 2 doubled sized beds, a living room area and the best part was the bathroom area. The shower, basin and toilet parts are 3 different separated areas in the same space. So everyone can do what they needed to without waiting for availability. After a long day of touring, this really helps everyone to settle down fast. Room amenities were complete. The check in and check out staff (same lady) spoke perfect English and was super polite. When we checked out, it was drizzling and she offered us to take a few umbrellas along without the worry of returning them. We did not take the umbrellas as we called uber but it was unexpected and amazing service which we really appreciate. She even came out in the rain to help us load our luggages! If we are in Kyoto again, I would definitely choose to stay here!

We (a family of 4) recently stayed at Hotel SHIKISAI in Kyoto and were thoroughly impressed. The hotel features themed rooms, and we experienced the Bali Calm and Nuance (French-themed) rooms. Both were beautifully designed, spacious (especially by Japanese standards!), and thoughtfully equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The beds were two King Singles pushed together, which were firm, but still very comfortable. The location is just a 5 minute walk from a station, and about a 15 minute walk to Nishiki Markets. Highly recommended for anyone seeking one of the largest rooms you can find in Kyoto, super friendly staff and a quiet, boutique-like stay.

No full length mirror in the room, apart from a skinny one in the shower. But the bathroom mirror and hand held makeup mirror sufficed :)

We like everything about this place - the room, location, staff. It is a small hotel but also luxurious. Its design is well thoughts and all equipments are carefully selected - the equiped kitchen, utensils, amenities. The room is spacious. We drive the car, and the location is well in the middle of the city, so easily access to everything. Many restaurants options, starbucks and family marts in walking distance.

No parking onsite but many options around the property. The roof top has good lighting; the dome is nice but a bit outdated.

Location was great in that we were in the midst of the Gion Matsuri festival activities and just down the street from the parade; a short 5 min walk from the closest train station and many amenities nearby (restaurants, drug store, kombinis etc). Room was very nice and clean. Loved having laundry (all in one washer/dryer) in the bathroom and a mini fridge to keep some snacks and cold drinks. Shower and jacuzzi tub were clean and nice to relax in the tub at the end of a long day. The sitting area was cute and it was nice to have a closet for luggage storage. Staff at the front desk were very kind and spoke english well. It was nice to have umbrellas available to borrow.

For 4 people (using the 2 futons on the floor), the room was a bit small. The air conditioner was blowing air on our heads all night long which was a bit annoying but it was so hot out there was no way we could have lived without it.

Small hotel with kind staff. Very large and comfortable rooms with lots of amenities. The location- tucked into a neighborhood, just a couple of blocks to transportation, sightseeing, dining- was ideal for us. Laundry facilities, kitchenette and fab bathroom made this a standout boutique hotel. We stayed in the Urban room.

Some parts of the rooms are not perfect. I noticed things like dust on lightbulbs or backs of doors and stains/scratches on paint or wall paper in entry ways. Very small things that do not impact functionality but might bother a perfectionist.

The Hawaiin Chill suite was a very large and outstanding room, with vast, scarily pristine off-white carpets and enough space to host a small reception! The beds were very comfortable and the bathroom facilities excellent. I particularly liked the little kitchenette for those times when you wanted to prep food yourself or make your own breakfast. The location was perfect for shops, bars and restaurants, yet quiet enough for a comfortable night's sleep.

Whilst we would definitely stay again, getting the room cleaning sorted was a bit of an issue. second morning there, one of us wasn't feeling that well, so we had a late start. Cleaning kept knocking on the door even though we told them we didn't need their services. But they kept returning, so we were basically forced to leave the room for them to clean. The following day, we had to leave at 5.30 am for an early tour. Even though we left a sign on the door to clean the room and returned around 2pm, the room hadn't been touched. Hot water to the sink was also limited - coming out as a dribble and stopping completely after 10 mins. Unlimited cold water though.

Amazing and one of our favourite hotels ever. Not really a hotel, more of a private set of rooms in the middle of Kyoto but in an area that makes you feel like you’re in the suburbs. Our room was beautifully finished and we didn’t want for anything, a washer/dryer in our bathroom ensured our clothes were refreshed for the rest of our holiday. A lovely place to base yourself and return after a busy day of sightseeing. Plenty of local restaurants and cafes on the doorstep.

That we couldn’t stay for longer - nothing to criticise, superb.

The room is huge and comfortable. Very good bed; all facilities well planned and in a great condition. The washing machine in the room is a huge bonus. Very quite street. We had a great sleep there and enjoyed our stay very match!

It was clean in general, but somehow, a lot of dust everywhere. I tried to do some floor pilaties but found myself in a cloud of dust. Could be problematic for people with allergies. Just need a stronger new vacuum, maybe?

This hotel is incredible. The staff are so friendly, our room (Bali) was gorgeous and spotless, the bed was very comfortable, and the location was excellent (for taking transit as well as being situated by some great restaurants, cafes, and shops). We will absolutely stay here again the next time we travel to Kyoto!

Nothing - everything was perfect.

This little gem of a hotel is hidden in a quiet corner of Kyoto and conveniently close to many attractions. Wonderfully decorated, very clean, and well-managed, it's a true gem. The spacious room had plenty of space for 3 beds and a separate Japanese-style dining area. The huge bathroom even included a washer/dryer. It's a wonderful boutique hotel and an excellent value for money. We simply loved it.

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