We cannot thank the staff at MIMARU Kyoto Central enough for making our short stay in Kyoto so wonderful. From the moment we stepped into the lobby, all of the staff were welcoming and answered all of our queries, no matter how big or small. The two-bedroom apartment was super spacious and clean, with great amenities and we would highly recommend. The bedrooms were a great size, especially the master bedroom which had an ensuite and walk in robe, which were great additions The apartment also had a washer and dryer which was super convenient for our group as we were able to launder our clothes without the stress of finding a laundromat. The apartments are super close to the Karasuma Oike subway stop (3-minute walk) which is three stops from Kyoto Station and a 20 minute bus trip to Yasaka Shrine. MIMARU Kyoto Central also had a drinks station in the lobby which was a lovely touch. The staff were also kind enough to organise for our bags to be transported to our next hotel in Tokyo to save us the hassle of moving our luggage with us of the Shinkansen and through the subway stations. Finding out if restaurants were open and available was also not a problem for the staff, who kindly rang around for us to ensure we could enjoy some local cuisine. A big thanks to all staff (including Seth, Chiara, Roy, Jungmin, George and Shiei) for making our stay so comfortable and enjoyable!

Everything was wonderful

We loved this hotel! It's in a great location with lots of local restaurants and a choice of small supermarkets nearby and just a few minutes' walk to the subway. The Nakagyo area is really attractive and a quiet and peaceful place to stay. Our apartment was very spacious, well-laid out, comfortable, well-equipped, stylish and quiet. It felt like a home from home and we were really sad to leave. We would have liked to have stayed much longer, both to enjoy our apartment and to explore more of Kyoto - an amazing city! A big thank you to the staff who were all very friendly and helpful. We will definitely choose the Mimaru Suites for our next visit.

There was nothing we didn't like.

We stayed 8 nights and appreciated the space available in the apartment - 2 bedrooms, plus living space and tatami room made our stay as a family of 4 with teen children very comfortable. The kitchen facilities was also helpful and it felt like a bonus to get free beer, sake and other drinks in the lobby area. The staff are very friendly and helpful- one even ran a couple of blocks to bring mittens my daughter had left in the lobby when waiting to checkout.

There was no view to the outside world from the apartment windows- they are frosted glass.

The location was perfect! We were in town for the Gion festival. We could walk out the front door of the hotel and see the parade route. It was very hot on parade day, so it was very easy to pop back into the hotel and take breaks from the parade. In addition, it was a very short walk to public transportation. And we were able to walk to the castle, Nishiki market, etc. The service at the hotel was amazing. They helped us with reservations for dinner as well as an oversize taxi cab (family of five). The room was perfect. Our family of five had room to spread out in 3 separate bedrooms and have 2 showers and bathrooms.

Nothing! It was perfect!

apartment located on the 3rd floor was 85 sqm in size; 2 separate bathrooms and toilet and 2 TV's; washing machine inside the unit with laundry detergent provided; layout and space was well laid out and comfortable; free flow of beer and sake up to 9 pm whilst hot drinks are available around the clock. charming walk around the neighbourhood with enjoyable views all the way to Sanjo and Gion area.

pricing is equivalent to 3 to 4 hotel rooms without the daily cleaning service done and front desk closes at 10 pm. towels are changed on a daily basis though

Perfect space for our family of 4, 2 teenage kids included. We loved the friendly staff, the free drinks and the spacious suite. Nice mix of modern amenities with a traditional tatami room that makes this place special.

Honestly, I wouldn’t change anything about our stay! As a family this was a perfect affordable option. The only thing I might change is to include bedside tables in the rooms, but there probably is a reason they are not there for the traditional aspect of the design? Maybe also include body lotion in the bathrooms, though this can be picked up in the lobby. Other than that this place is close to perfect:)

Staff were great and speak excellent English. The location is right next to Karasuma Oike station which is only one stop away from the main Kyoto station. The suites are spacious and very comfortable and the facilities at the room are perfect. The price is a bit high but the suite is great so it is worth the price.

The beds are a bit narrow, and I didn't like the placement of the electric socket on the headboard so I had to charge my phone in the living room, but that was just a very minor inconvenience, everything else was great.

Staff were really friendly and provide us clues about Kyoto as first-time visitors. They go above and beyond in their service. The hotel rooms are well designed, appliances are sufficient for short stay and kids could even borrow traditional toys from the main lobby.

Maybe if we have to add, additional deep cleaning service would be nice but understand it's a for family stay and they do provide frequent towel change and basic cleaning for shorter stay. Really enjoy the family stay ambience, it is truly a home away from home.

We stayed for 4 nights with two children, aged 9 and 7. The 2 bedroom suite was fantastic- offering a real home away from home. The weather was extremely hot during our stay (late July) so I was great to have a comfortable base to come back to in the hottest part of the day. We liked the location, easy to get about and handy to the station or walk to key sites downtown. The staff were superb, always welcoming us with huge smiles and interest in what we’d been doing each day. I really couldn’t fault anything.

Nothing.

This is a brilliant place to stay in Kyoto. The location was very handy to shops, restaurants, the Nishiki market and the station. We also walked further to Pontocho alley and on to Gion. It is a new hotel and so the facilities are clean and modern but what really made Mimaru Suites Central stand out were the staff, especially the lovely Shiei and Chiara. From restaurant and sight-seeing recommendations to tuition with the washing machine - nothing was too much trouble! An added bonus was the free beer and sake available each day.