LOVED the convenience of having our own washing machine in the room so we could wash our clothes easily and daily - which was necessary because it was so hot during our stay! There was no need to have a dryer in the room as the bathroom included a de-humidifier and hangers provided could be hung in the bathroom. Also loved having a mini kitchenette and a mini fridge that included a freezer too! We often had family mart or pre -made meals from the local grocery store at night after a full day out so that kitchenette was so great to have! Also loved the guest service centre. We left our luggage there which was promptly delivered to our hotel room and we were able to check in straight away and receive our key cards too. Such a smooth process and gave us such a great experience before we even entered the hotel. The staff were so friendly and helpful. And answered all our questions. Lastly, convenient location - bus stop right outside and 10 min walk to main street and family mart / grocery store.

Not that much space inside the room. As we had 3 of us in the room, the sofa bed was pulled out. Perhaps some instructions on how to tuck away the sofa bed would've helped as we didn't figure out until the last day and i think that would've helped with the limited space.

Fantastic place - big rooms, kitchenette, full bath and shower area separate from toilet. Freindly staff and wonderful location. Ease of checkin and luggage delivery service available and easy to use within a 5 minute walk from Kyoto station. Staff were easily able to communicate in English, and all were very friendly and willing to help. No complaints at all! Thank you for a lovely stay!

The only minor thing, is that I would have preferred a lamp instead of a dimmer switch in the room as I'm keen on quiet evenings. This however did not at all detract from my experience and I woul highly recommend this property as a place to stay.

- The location is good but not that perfect. There is a bus stop in front of hotel (only bus no.50) There are Family Mart / Fresco supermarket and Life supermarket nearby which is very convenient and most of them are open 24 hours - Room layout is exactly like in the picture when booking - The room size is normal (not big and not small for Japanese standard) and have enough room for 2 big luggage - All amenities are provided (slipper / hair dryer / cutlery / toiletries / 2 cubes of detergent). A bunch of towels to change also - Free wifi is working good - There is a 2-seat sofa in the room we booked and small table for all-purpose used - Washing machine is in good condition and you can use the dryer in the bathroom to dry your cloth overnight (there's a manual for everything in a room) - The reception waiting area is quite small and receptionist is not always there (they already told you upon booking that receptionist has to patrol the hotel by the time) - The elevator is small but in good condition - I recommend staying 2 persons only as it will be too packed for 3 people

- We can hear voices from the room upstairs but not that loud (not that disturbing but would be better if 100& soundproof) - If travelling by train, the location is quite far from station - The cutlery and kitchen facilities are very limited. It's good just for when you buy something easy to eat but not suitable for cooking a meal - Overall room is clean at first glance, but some small areas are still dusty (bed / bathroom door)

The location is excellent—just a 20-minute walk or two bus stops away from the main shopping street. It’s close enough for convenience but far enough to avoid the noise from the bustling area. The facilities are outstanding; I was able to wash my clothes and use the drying fan in the shower room to dry them. The evening-shift front desk staff was very helpful, assisting me with filling out the baggage forwarding form and contacting my next hotel.

When I opened my luggage on the floor, it became covered in dust. Even after brushing the dust off and reopening it, the issue persisted. Additionally, the forks and spoons were greasy. While the overall cleanliness of the room was satisfactory, the carpeted floor and utensils could have been cleaner.

Large room/apartment, it changes quite much from standard small hotel room. Since it's an apartment, the equipment were good: * Bedroom: bed, Sofa, TV * Kitchen: Stove, micro-wave, kettle, washing machine Location is convenient, 5 min by walk from Shijo subway station, 3 min from Fresco supermarket open 24h/24.

The bed was just a double bed, there's more than enough space to put a queen size bed ... it would have been perfect. The kitchen was well equipped with cooking stuffs but strangely, it's lacking some real bowls (some one-use paper bowls are available at the entrance of the hotel) ...

Spacious, clean, we even had some cherry blossoms for the view outside of the window. Staff was super helpful and nice. There are a couple of vending machines inside the hotel itself. There are a couple of bus lines on the street and there's a station very near to the hotel.

Because there are a lot of hotels from this branch/brand, you can get easily lost looking for the one you booked on your maps app. We arrived to two of these before finally arriving to the correct one, even if by accident. Though, that might've been our fault.

The hotel is in good location, close to metro stations and walking distance from shopping and restaurants. I liked to have a small functional kitchen , and my own washer !very quiet and respectful staff ! I would recommend staying at this facility

The mattress though was kinda stiff and so uncomfortable, the comforter was too heavy , good for winter not for summer . The room was so small and dusty, not enough storage for your clothes or your luggage! You can barely move around the bed, The tv was old fashioned, not a smart tv

The rooms were comfortable and clean. The washing machine and microwave were very useful to have in the same room. The location is peaceful and good for subway and buses. There is a Life supermarket nearby as well as konbinis and restaurants.

We were a family of 4 with 2 rooms. We got rooms on 2 different floors and it was difficult moving between rooms. We were told the hotel was fully booked and nothing could be done. It would be great if the hotel could provide an option for this especially if it's a family. Also, the room on the ground floor opened into a wall and no light could get in. We asked for an iron but were told on all 3 days that it was unavailable. Maybe have a system in place so that all guests could avail of it.

We loved our stay at "Stay Sakura Kyoto Shijo Karasuma". They offer the fantastic service of luggage store free of charge (just bring them to their Guest Service Office, and then, it will be delivered to your room. You can do the check in there, too, even earlier than 3pm. We did it at 10am). Our hotel had a very good location from a subway/bus station and a few restaurants, is easy to find. Place was clean, heating and appliances worked well. Beds were clean, smelled good, we slept nicely and warm. Amenities were of good quality. Overall, we recommend this place and will stay here again!

About the laundry, there is no dryer, but there is a laundry a few steps away from the hotel.

Simple. Clean. It’s located a walkable distance to a lot of local restaurants and spots and trendy touristy parts. It’s a quiet area but safe to walk anytime of day. Major bus lines run a few blocks away that will take you to the shrines and monuments. Staff is very nice when they are there. The space was perfect for a solo traveler or a couple with light luggage. They do have family rooms that are much bigger.

They don’t have a flexibility for checking in but they do have an option to leave your luggage at reception if you arrive early.