Great location and easy to find with only a short walk from the station. After spending 2 weeks travelling Japan, Hotel Kuu Kyoto was one of our favourites and we would stay here again without hesitation. We opted in for breakfast which was the right decision as there was a good variety with a mix of Japanese and western options with juices, tea and coffees. There were also options which the chefs would cook on request such as omelettes and french toast. Majority of the staff also spoke English and were so helpful by looking after our luggage before check in and would greet us each time we went past. Also one member of staff was super helpful and although there was a slight language barrier with the help of google translate he went above and beyond to help send our luggage to the next hotel, the following morning I also asked if he could call the next hotel to confirm they would be ok to receive the luggage before our arrival and all went smoothly. Very impressed with our time here and truly wish we had spent longer in Kyoto and at this hotel that the 2 nights we were here.

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Terrific location! Right opposite the Higashi Hongan-ji temple which made hotel very easy to find. The onsen (sento) facilities were great. There is a large and small onsen which alternate between days for use between men and women. The larger onsen has a nice outdoor plunge pool as well as a sauna and cold water plunge indoors. Very relaxing after a hard days sightseeing. Rooms were a good size. I was sharing a twin room. Breakfast was very nice with a selection of mostly Japanese food however there were also western style options so you won’t go hungry.

Bathrooms were compact but comfortable. It is Japan after all and space is limited.

Excellent location, close to Kyoto Station which provides transit to pretty much anywhere. The hugely impressive Higashi Hongan-ji Temple is literally opposite the hotel and the beautiful Shoseien Garden is just a couple of blocks to the rear. The free onsen was great, with use of the large onsen and small onsen alternating daily between males and females. Breakfast was a paid extra, but well worth it as there was a good variety of freshly prepared food and the quality was excellent. The staff were all lovely and helpful throughout our stay.

The rooms are very small, with little room for suitcases etc, however this is pretty normal for Japanese city centre hotels.

We chose a room with a view and it didn't disappoint. It was a lovely big room. The location was fantastic to walk to most places, and really convenient for the station and underground and buses for locations a little further out. we loved Kyoto. The staff were incredibly helpful all the time, especially where the breakfast was concerned. My partner is a coeliac and they had made a real effort to let us know what Gluten Free options there were. Extremely kind.

The Onsen - there was a QR code to scan to see how busy it was and if you could go in. There was only one day I had time to go in, but it was constantly "too busy" for me to be able to. I kept looking right up until just before it closed. I went down to reception to ask if I could go in, I'm not sure if it was open to non guests from the hotel. I was told it was too busy for me to enter, I was very disappointed I couldn't use it, it was one of the reasons for choosing the hotel.

We had an amazing stay at Kuu hotel. The location was very good, just a few blocks from Kyoto train station, and walking distance to many of the main attractions ( you can also take a bus, it took us around 30 min to get to the main center, but we walked most times). The onsen was wonderful, perfect after a day filled with activities. The room was also very confortable.

I stayed at Kuu with my husband and friends that were in another room. There were few areas where we could hang out outside the room, specially during the night. The breakfast was nice, many options, but a bit on the expensive side, I never ate enough to compensate for the price.

Location, close to Kyoto station, mall, bus and metro station. A step outside and you are greeted by the the imposing Higashi Hongan ji Temple. Very pretty at night. You can walk around the area quietly at night and it's safe. There are plenty of restaurants nearby. It's hard to pick. The place is always neat and clean. You have option to skip bedsheets change if you're kind of neat freak, environment conscious, OCD like me. The staff are excellent, very helpful. Breakfast options were good sourced locally. The roof deck was pretty though it's only open until 9pm. Its summer so it's hot and humid I didn't enjoy it. It will be nice in spring and fall. The Onsen and sauna was a plus. It's small but if you go on quiet hrs you can enjoy it with only few person around. I love how the hotel is not too big. I feel personally taken care of by the hotel staff. I will stay here again when I get the chance to come and visit Kyoto again.

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Super close to Shinkansen train station yet across road from a gorgeous shrine so felt like was not in a concrete jungle. Loved the friendly staff, the fabulous Onsen, the cute rooms despite having no view we could still open window & breath some of that fresh Kyoto mountain air. The courtesy tour bus on one of the days was a delightful surprise. Oh and buffet breakie with a view of shrine is so lovely. The ONLY downside is very few vegetarian options on breakie buffet, but this is more a Japan thing than this hotel. All good many places in Kyoto to solve this only issue:)

The room was comfortable and the bathroom well appointed, good shower. The beds were comfortable. The staff were very helpful in booking dinner reservations at local restaurants. The spa is a nice touch especially after a long day sight seeing. The breakfast is very good with many options. It's a great location near the train station and easy access to Gion and buses/trains to all over.

The coffee at breakfast wasn't great in my opinion - a machine dispensed espresso and regular coffee. There is a machine in the lobby that exchanges foreign cash for Yen. I tried it once and was given quite a low exchange rate - it may not be controlled by the hotel, but anyway, just FYI. At least it's an option if you're on your last day or two and just need a few yen to finish your trip.

The baths were a really nice treat at the end of the day. The location was excellent. Bus stops right next to the hotel. A temple across the street and the main Kyoto station about an 8 minute walk. The hotel provides a free shuttle most days to popular spots. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Laundry in the hotel. The rooms were spacious. Shiatsu massage available in your rooms. And the neighborhood was quiet and peaceful despite being close to all the action.

The breakfast was just ok. We stayed in two different rooms. One with a temple view and one without. We actually preferred the no view room because the view rooms were on the street side and kind of loud. We weren’t in the room enough to enjoy the view much anyways.

Where to start - location - walking distance to station and tube, temple just across the road. Great breakfast with lot of local made to order dishes including impressive option on homemade deserts. Traditional atmosphere with hot public baths and nostalgic (and complimentary tour bus), good sized room and beds and helpful staff - highly recommended.

Nothing really - maybe - I was wondering why they don’t offer dinners as the restaurant was well equipped but remained closed in the evening - a bit missed opportunity but no criticism …