I think this hotel is a very good option to stay in Kyoto because it is very close to a subway station and it is close to very interesting places. Perhaps the only problem is that, in order to have Internet connection and wii-fi you have to go to the lobby and that is not very convenient if you have... More

It's a clean hotel with really nice staff (=not such a special thing in Japan...). But everything is quite old... Still ok, but for my taste they should invest some money. The interieur looks 20 years+. Also the breakfast buffet isn't recommendable. Compared to european standarts= low.

Stayed here in April 2013 when I visited Kyoto for 4 days. The hotel itself is located about 20mins walk north from the City centre, right next to the Imperial Palace, with the nearest subway station being around 5 mins walk away. The room was large, with a bathroom that had a bathtub and free toiletries, while the bedroom had... More

This was my third trip to Japan and first stay in Palace Side Hotel. The Hotel people were really brilliant with the booking, spoke good English and seemed genuinely helpful. Thank you! Room size ok for Japan and good breakfasts to introduce my partner to some basic dishes. Location was better than I expected as with comfortable shoes Kyoto is... More

We stayed for 3 nights in this older style hotel. The front desk provided great service with good English - also and selling day transport passes, and renting bicycles. Completely helpful and friendly. The room was probably the oldest we experienced in our Japanese visit, the twin beds also the smallest. There was sofa bed occupying too much of the... More

This was our second visit to the Palace Side and we again were not disappointed. The staff are so helpful and friendly . Its a great location , with easy access the to the Imperial Palace across the road. Wonderful for a quiet stroll . As others have said , great value for money , though this time our breakfast... More

Friendly staff, they help as much as they are able to, very good English speaking desk help. Good location, good price for family. Easy to take bus or subway (just a short walk from major intersection) to where ever we wanted to go. Good Japanese style restaurants in area for those who dare to venture down the side streets. Make... More

Spent two nights here with my wife. She knew the price (only 10,000 yen a night) and when we reached the front door and saw the lobby, she assumed this was the wrong place. Looked too good. Made me get out the res to check before we went in. I repeat what others have said, very friendly staff with good... More

Spent nearly two weeks here. It was a perfect base of operation for exploring Kyoto and environs. Location is superb, within easy walk of two subway stations and across the street from the Imperial Park. Lobby is modest and busy but has good natural light, international newspapers and internet. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Breakfast is varied, plentiful and good.... More