3-Star Hotels in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

As a solo traveller I was surprised it is actually a love hotel which I did not pay attention when booking. It does not matter though. Very good condition and big space. Good breakfast included. It is also very nice having a massage chair. It is over 1km from train station which is slightly inconvenient from people with large luggage.   I did see a 1cm long bug on my pillow on the second day but I would think it is accidental considering the general cleanness is significantly better than most other hotels I stayed.

This is my second time staying at Sotetsu, and the facilities are very professional and well-integrated. The room was spotlessly clean, and I made sure to keep it that way. The hotel is conveniently located near Shijo Station, with a convenience store right next door. There's also Sanita Seimen nearby, and their tsukemen (dipping noodles) are absolutely delicious! The service was very professional, and the breakfast spread was fantastic.

Good location. Hotel right opposite the Toji station. There are convenience store nearby and Toji temple was 10mins short walk away! Friendly & helpful staff ~ Comfortable room & good ameneties. Shaver, comb, rubber band, & night wear can be taken as needed before heading to the room on the first floor ! There are even curler & straightener for rent. During tea break timing or dinner timing, small snacks are available as well. Room is cosy size. Able to watch Live TV channels and Netflix etc. Only feedback would be that the toothbrush can be pacakage seperately from the toothpaste. Each toothpaste is good for max 2 use, but since we stayed more than 2 days, we keep opening new set for the toothpaste. Feel is a bit wasteful..😭 Otherwise, everything is great and will definitely stay here again!

Decided to visit Kyoto with my parents last minute, and the price for this hotel was quite good for a last-minute booking. It's very close to Kyoto Station, just a 5-minute walk. Plus, it's near the airport limousine bus stop, which was super convenient for our departure; we took the bus directly to Osaka Itami Airport and arrived in just 50 minutes. Check-in was done via a machine, which was very easy – just grab your room key and breakfast vouchers. The staff were also on hand to offer assistance. The room size was decent, not cramped for three people, and it was clean and tidy. The breakfast had a great variety, and my parents were very happy with it. We'd definitely stay here again.

The room is big and it has all the amenities eg. TV, Big bed, jacuzzi, well equipped toilet, etc. All the toiletries are beyond our needs. Movies are free and breakfast are really cheap. The only drawback is the nearest metro station is 1 km away. But the room is value for money. Highly recommended.

The hotel offers luggage storage, which is convenient for dropping off bags before check-in. You just need to pick them up by the end of the day after check-out. They even let me bring my folding bike into the room, even though they initially suggested parking it outside. The biggest highlight is the complimentary drinks and water available in the lobby – both hot and cold. I only had the iced yogurt drink and hot onion soup, as I don't drink coffee. There's also a microwave in the lobby, which I imagine is well-used since the hotel's location is a bit out of the way, making dining and shopping less convenient. The room itself has a safe, fridge, and TV. The bathroom provides bath towels, and toothbrushes and combs are available for self-service in the lobby. (You can see photos of the self-service drink machine in other guest reviews). The room is small but charming. The first floor has very high ceilings, with another level above, but the ladder has been removed so I couldn't see what was up there. The bedside table was very clean, but the desk was a bit dirty (perhaps just faded from age), and I spent a long time cleaning it. For a while at night, there was a strange sound in the room, like running water, but no one was using water in the middle of the night. It went on for quite a while, which slightly affected my sleep. Perhaps because it's the off-season, I got a much better deal than usual this time, significantly boosting the value for money. I hope I can find such a great price again if I have the chance to revisit next year.

The room with tatami mats has a traditional Japanese taste! It's a pity that the soundproofing is not very good, so I can only use the air tones to talk to my friends. You can hear the sound of talking next door and even the alarm very clearly😂

This hotel offers incredible value for money! I saw some reviews mentioning no windows, but I found that if you pull back the curtain behind the bed, there's a window that allows for ventilation! The location is excellent, with a bus stop right downstairs and the subway not far. It's very close to Sanjusangen-do Temple and convenient for visiting Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine! The hotel is also connected to a 7-Eleven, making it super easy to grab anything you need. In the common areas, there's hot water and a microwave available, and a simple breakfast is provided in the mornings. There were a lot of foreign guests, and the front desk staff spoke good English, giving it a vibe similar to the youth hostels I've stayed at in Europe. I went on a weekday and paid less than 200 for a single room. I didn't have high expectations, but I was pleasantly surprised – the decor and details are adorable! Highly recommend! I'd definitely come back if I have the chance!

This is the biggest Toyoko Inn outlet I have ever been to, with a big dining area and 3-person room which is spacious and comfortable. However, having to change room in a two-night stay was inconvenient and customer-unfriendly (it was because I requested for smoking room on Day 1 and non-smoking room on Day 2 - this was simply because I didn't have a choice at the time of booking as they are always full); I tried asking to stay in the same room but was told all rooms are full. I totally understand it's a very popular outlet and fees are reasonable; however, some quick fixing to give the customers convenient they deserver wouldn't harm/take much efforts.