My wife and I travelled through Japan this August with our 24 year-old daughter who teaches English in Japan. We stayed three nights at the Brighton Hotel and highly recommend it with one or two caveats. The rooms were large, well designed and well appointed....extremely comfortable and quiet. The staff and service was...as we found everywhere in Japan...outstanding....warm and friendly... more

My husband, teenage son and I were just treated to a night at the Brighton Hotel by our Japanese hosts. We loved the hotel - could easily have stayed longer! The hotel is not very attractive from the outside but the interior is very elegant. The service was impeccable and the room was spacious and comfortable with a gorgeous bathroom!... more

Stayed for 5 nights at the Brighton Hotel. On driving up to the hotel we (brother sister and I) initially thought it was a little in the middle of nowhere - but by the next day were certain the location was very good as it allowed you to enter the city and gain more of a feel for the way... more

great rooms indeed but many hidden costs. you would expect the use of pool and internet to be free in such a hotel but it is not. indeed the pool use is 1,000 each time and internet is 100 per 5 minutes. location is near the palace, downtown is walkable but for kyoto station you need the subway. it's about... more

Amazing hotel, with huge rooms, nice beds, top of the line entertainment center and all the appliances. Very nice surprise, especially for the money paid! The staff was very friendly and helpful in giving tips regarding exploring Kyoto area and making our stay worthy. more

My husband and I stayed here last night for a short weekend getaway to Kyoto. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful and spoke English very well. We got a standard room on the 3rd floor. The room was very spacious--lots included so we had no complaints. Extras in the room included an air filter and humidifier. The bed... more

The approach to the hotel leaves you full of trepidation, although it is only two streets away from the Imperial Palace these are definitely back streets and you don't expect to find a five star hotel in such a location. But 5 star it is in every sense. The facilities are excellent, the rooms spacious and exceptionally well equipped. But... more

We stayed here as part of our honeymoon and it was the best of our trip. We found the hotel very luxurious, clean and comfortable. Staff were v helpful, spoke good English and friendly. Rooms v nice - lovely bathrooms. We did have to pay extra for breakfast but thought it was worth the extra expense and enjoyed a couple... more

We stayed here for 3 nights in mid July. This is an excellent hotel. Very comfortable rooms and beds. The friendliest hotel staff I have even encountered in many years of travel. The girl at the Concierge desk,Mariko, was outstanding. It is a good walk to the center of town but I prefer it that way. We were in Kyoto... more