Reviews of The Screen 4 stars
604-0995 Kyoto, Kyoto, Nakagyo-ku Shimogoryomaecho 640-1, Japan

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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe Screen was the most quiet, peaceful and relaxing Hotel with a wonderful location
There was nothing we didn’t like about The Screen
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFabulous small boutique hotel where every room is different. Lots of eating places nearby and very close to main shopping street and market but in a quiet neighborhood. Close to Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle. We booked an executive suite which was huge. Loved our stay here.
Nothing.
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewHuge comfortable rooms with super comfy mattresses. Big room for Japan standards. Excellent amenities like toothbrushes vanity kit etc
They had nothing on the rooftop but weirdly layes out chairs
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery comfortable beds and the common lounge was a great place to sit and relax. Washing facilities were amazing.
Nothing
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAwesome coffee and soundbar in room a bonus.
Small space around bed and very bright room in morning
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBig space. Good location. Not many tourists.
The bed is too soft. The window curtain is not good — very early the room was bright.
Reviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe room was spacious, clean and well appointed. The hotel wasn't bang in the centre, so the area wasn't over-run with tourists, but still easy to get around from there and right next to the Imperial Palace. The roof terrace was a nice feature, too.
Reviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLoved the location. We stayed six nights and the room size was very generous - which is what you’re after if staying longer. Staff were very attentive.
With windows covered with Shoji screens only, as soon as the sun rose you were wide awake with the light streaming in. But tight getting into bed one side - may be a bit squeezy for less mobile visitors.
Reviewed: 3 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLovely Hotel great location and local feel easy access to attractions and transport.
Lovely spacious room great staff
Reviewed: 18 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewEvery room is differently designed - which I liked. But make sure to mention your desired room before booking. It’s around the corner of the castle and it’s a very nice area with lot of cafes and little restaurants.
The hotel needs little renovation: stains all over the carpets, scratched suefaces, the sofas in the lobby fall apart and are ripped at the bottom.
Reviewed: 28 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe room was amazing with the largest bed I've ever slept in. Very comfortable, and while a little bit away from the Kyoto station area, was easy to get to by bus. It was also close to the Imperial gardens which are well worth walking around.
Reviewed: 24 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewStylish hotel with large rooms and friendly service
The hotel is is not up to date with maintenance. Wear and tear is showing in the bathroom and in common areas of the hotel.
Reviewed: 23 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe location was nice and staff were friendly and helpful. The bed was large and mattress was comfortable.
The room was very strange and not warm or inviting at all. The walls are in desperate need of a repaint and the room itself felt kind of like a corridor/open area that had been converted to a room. Everything was very thrown together, the pillows were horribly thin and the doona inside the doona cover was protruding and was very stained. The shower had a curtain and didn't drain well at all, I had to unplug the humidifyer that was in the bathroom for fear of water getting underneath it. The toilet had a smell which was also unpleasant. I had read this was a boutique hotel and maybe the other rooms are nice but this one (room 403) felt like cross between a hospital room and a campground toilet block.
Reviewed: 18 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewNeed curtains in the room ... sometimes lights outside shone through the paper doors all night.
It was a fabulous stay ... just the light shining into the room at night and the coffee bafs in the room didn't provide a strong coffee.
Reviewed: 31 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewEverything was amazing (staff, room, amenities, breakfast and room service).
Reviewed: 13 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWonderful room, excellent location.
Shower
Reviewed: 12 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGreat service And mazing team
Nothing
Reviewed: 24 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewVery charming hotel in a quiet area of the city. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly.
Bed was a little uncomfortable and the pillows were very thin.