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Smaller hotel in an excellent location with thoughtful staff and outstanding service

Stayed in August 2025

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Absolutely exquisite! Elegant property and fantastic service!

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing it was amazing

Amazing property one of the best hotels I've ever seen

Stayed in August 2025

Be aware that if your rate includes the club level, I don’t think it is worthy because the club serves minimum food. That was disappointing.

The hotel is located in the old part of Kyoto very close to many temples and shrines. However, in high season, it may be a problem because there are many people in the streets surrounding the property.

Stayed in August 2025

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Beautiful hotel. Super nice and caring staff. Great breakfast. Good restaurants. Nice rooftop bar.

Stayed in July 2025

The property

The staff was exceptional. Our plans changed, and they found an English-speaking guide for a private tour in less than an hour. The guide was tremendous, and this resulted in the best day we had in Kyoto. The property is also amazing. It feels like a serene oasis in a very busy area of Kyoto. The property also has excellent weight training equipment in the gym.

Stayed in June 2025

Everything was great. Amazing staff.

Stayed in July 2025

Excellent service and highest quality in all aspects of the experience.

Stayed in May 2025

Limited food option in thr hotel. Sushi is dry and costly.

Nice and spacious room. Very clean and well supplied. Very generous in the supply of refreshments and drinks in the room and in the lounge. Very attentive and friendly staff. The French restaurant is worth trying. Very peaceful environment to rest and be recharged. Accessible to the temples and shops in Kiyomizu.

Stayed in June 2025

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This was my second stay at this hotel, and I truly appreciated their thoughtful gesture of assigning me the same room as last time—it made me feel right at home. The staff paid great attention to every detail, and the hotel is managed exceptionally well. They also kindly arranged a transfer to our next hotel, which made our trip even smoother. The location is perfect—just a 3-minute walk to Kiyomizu-dera in the morning. The Japanese-style breakfast was delicious. Highly recommended!

Stayed in May 2025

Basic breakfast not very wide choice, poor WiFi

Location design quite place

Stayed in May 2025

Friendly and caring staffs, excellent location, very clean.

Stayed in May 2025

The view from our room (4th floor) was a parking lot

The location is excellent.

Stayed in April 2025

This hotel is truly one of the best we’ve ever stayed in. Set in a beautifully renovated former school, it blends history with impeccable style. The service was top-class, and our corner room—with a breathtaking view of the pagoda—was simply fabulous. We loved the bright, airy spaces filled with natural light, the peaceful green areas, and the cozy, elegant club lounge—perfect after a day of exploring. The location couldn’t be better, and the breakfast was excellent. A special highlight was the exclusive cultural experiences for guests, like the serene tea ceremony.

Stayed in April 2025

We were there 6 days and we found the breakfast ( a beautiful production) was repetitive. We would have like a change in options as the choices were very limited.

The hotel was a beautifully restored elementary school. The rooms were perfectly appointed and everything was extremely tasteful.

Stayed in March 2025

Excellent

Excellent

Stayed in February 2025

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Stayed in January 2025

It is pricey but I can appreciate why

Great restoration of a former school so there is a sense of history. Also very stately.

Stayed in January 2025

There’s a paid parking lot right behind the hotel, but you have to make a significant turn through the crowd to access it after checking in your luggage. The hotel could provide valet service to make it easier to check in. The parking fee isn’t included in the room charge and the fee is quite high. Although the hotel employed non-Japanese staff, we encountered some challenges in communicating with them in English. The traffic in front of the hotel could be troublesome. During breakfast, the non-Japanese staff didn’t provide much explanation. We understood that the service might be less impressive due to the crowd, but it was still a bit inconvenient. Overall, we believe this hotel is worth trying, and you might fall in love with it as we have.

The hotel is situated in the heart of Kyoto, right next to the iconic Kiyomizu Temple and famous walking streets; Ninenzaka and Sannensaka. The hotel’s location enables you to conveniently avoid the crowds during the early morning or late evening hours to explore the temple and the charming walking streets. The room is incredibly comfortable and features a spacious bathroom with a bathtub, perfect for unwinding after a long day of exploring. Don’t miss out on the lounge access, which adds to the overall relaxation experience. In the evening, you can also enjoy a breathtaking view of the Yasaka Pagoda from the hotel’s top floor. Breakfast is a set menu; which you will be offered with several choices. It was quite delicious for our taste.

Stayed in December 2024

No spa

Locarion, view at night, nice lounge

Stayed in December 2024

Loved the mix of new and old. The property is chic, the staff very helpful and the rooms are incredibly comfortable. Great design and no expense spared.

Stayed in January 2025

Little too dark to walk around the corridors to get to the other side of the building.

Location is excellent and the architecture / interior is very pleasant and nostalgic ~ well designed rooms , afternoon to details . Breakfast is amazing and with good options.

Stayed in December 2024

A beautiful hotel in an incredible setting. The staff were exceptionally helpful. The guest lounge was a wonderful place to relax after a day out. The room and bath are beautifully designed and comfortable.

Stayed in January 2025

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Beautiful facilities and incredibly helpful staff

Stayed in January 2025