We stayed 2 nights here after a disastrous stay of 2 days at the Kyoto Plaza Hotel which you should avoid like the plague. The room is reasonably sized for Japan, we stayed in a semi double and it was fine for us as a couple, however I did see the larger rooms and they were a very good size.... more

I suppose this would be a very good hotel if you don't set your expectation too high. My daughter and I arrived at this hotel after our stay at Tokyo's Prince Park Tower Hotel, which is definitely a very nice hotel. We were a little disappointed when we approached the entrance of Kyoto Garden Hotel. It was a much older... more

The hotel is an unpretentious one. It does not have some of the facilities of more expensive hotels but if all you want are clean and comfortable rooms which are quite spacious by Japanese standards, and good service, this is an excellent hotel. It is about 15 minutes walk from the main shopping and restaurant areas, and a very reasonable... more

My family and I stayed at this hotel for a 4-day visit to Kyoto. The hotel was very clean and comfortable and the staff very friendly. It's well located just around the corner from a subway station which sells bus and train passes and a short walk from Nijo castle. There are two computers in the lobby for free internet... more

Stayed at this hotel early June. The room I was given (I did not pay a high rate) was very nice and clean; on one of the upper floors. Staff friendly enough, although one chap never cracked a smile the whole time I was there (he is in the wrong job I think!). Language can be a barrier though, but... more

We just got back from 8 nights in Kyoto, and I can recommend the Kyoto Garden Hotel as a very good place to stay. Spotless clean, staff members friendly and helpful, the location of the hotel is definitely great - close to the subway station (one block and a half), nice part of the town, on a quiet street, several... more

This hotel was in a very good location for transport, restaurants, and access to Nijo Castle and the Imperial Palace. Although our double room was quite small, we certainly managed to fit ourselves and our gear in the room for 3 nights without making too much mess. The room was clean and the bed big enough for two. Yes, the... more

Clean rooms, large by Japan standards. On a quiet side street but easy access to subway (two blocks), taxi, restaurants and shopping. Restaurant on site. Front desk courteous and attentive. Free internet access in lobby. more

We stayed here in May 2005 and our son and his wife stayed here in May 2007. Both times brought the same reaction: great price, quiet, comfortable, good location, small but clean, nice staff and who stays in the room when you are in Kyoto!???? We would stay there again! Actually, I did have to stay in the room for... more