Excellent value for money and we enjoyed our stay here. The hotel is very clean, and our room felt enormous (especially after getting used to small Tokyo standards). Location is convenient - one subway stop away from Kyoto station and many bus routes nearby. This is in a slightly quieter part of town but still just a 10-15 min walk away from the downtown/shopping area. They provided drink tickets for the downstairs bar every night, which was a nice bonus. We did not buy breakfast with the room - there are plenty of convenience stores nearby, as well as a Komeda’s coffee (which provides a small free breakfast with purchase of a beverage) just down the street. Others have complained about availability of laundry machines but this was not an issue for us. I also appreciated that there was an option to pay for laundry with Suica card!

I was a little disappointed that the bath/sauna facilities were only open in the morning and evening. As we were staying in the middle of July, there were a few days that we only went out in the morning and evening, and rested inside the hotel in the afternoon during peak heat hours. It would have been nice to have those facilities available in the afternoon.

Very modern design leaves nothing out. From the moment of check in, you know you are in good hands. The rooms are well appointed and nightly complimentary drink at the DJ bar is a nice touch. The property boasts both a steam sauna and different hot bath spa alternating days for men and women.

For some reason, check in is at 5 pm, but not to worry, you can drop off the bags and spend the day touring. The upside of this is that check out is also rather late at 2 pm

Great location. Nice room. Clean. Interesting breakfast. Close to train.you can rent free on charge missing items. First drink in the bar is free. Great Sauna. Very friendly staff. Room was big considering Japan and we could open 2 suitcases!!

1. The staff has limited ability to speak English.. how can they work in a hotel in which the majority of customers are speaking English 2. There are only 4 washing machines for the whole hotel - and they are washing and drying at the same machine, meaning that theachine is held for at least 2 hours , could be even 3 hour by the same person. It is almost impossible ina normal hour to have laundry 3. Our room was very strange - a shower that is going directly to the room hall, meaning that you need to dress/ rub your boy in front of the windows. The sink was also in the hall. It is not very estetic.

Absolutely fantastic accommodation! We were more than satisfied with everything. The place was beautiful, the staff was very friendly and the rooms were clean and comfortable. We have no complaints and would definitely love to come back. Highly recommend!

A huge plus is that the hotel even offers laundry service, which is so convenient. The only small hiccup was that with only four washing machines for the whole hotel, there could be a bit of a wait, but we were still happy to have the service available.

Fantastic stay here for a family of 3! The room was quite large considering average hotel sizes in Japan overall with lots of room for us to spread out and organize our luggage (we had 3 large suitcases). Very clean, modern and well-maintained hotel with comfortable beds and friendly staff who were very helpful during the check-in process as they walked me through the kiosk check-in steps. Some guests weren't a fan of the darker, more moody hotel aesthetic but I personally liked it. They also have a great bar/restaurant downstairs. Drinks during happy hour every night are pretty reasonable if you want to unwind close to home. Location was also great - one stop to Gojo station by subway from Kyoto Station and very easy to walk to places like Nishiki Market, Gion and other sightseeing attractions within 10-20 minutes or by bus. Family Mart & 7Eleven convenience stores were 2 mins. down the road, lots of restaurants within 5 minutes or more if you want to venture out a bit more.

There were 4 washer/dryer (combo units) downstairs. The washing was fine but clothes always seemed to come out damp for guests, even after 1-2 hours of additional drying time so the drying wasn't very effective. As a result, lots of hotel guests ended up waiting hours for their turn and some would even sit in front of the machines to get their load in. I'd recommend trying a laundromat a block or two up the road or attempting laundry during non-peak hours (i.e. first thing in the morning or early afternoon when everyone is out and about). Busiest was in the evening (6pm onwards) when everyone would be back at the hotel for the night.

Our stay was truly enjoyable, thanks to the excellent facilities and thoughtful details throughout the hotel. One highlight was the public bath/spa, which offered the perfect way to unwind after a full day—whether that meant exploring the beauty of Kyoto as a tourist or decompressing from a long day of business meetings. Breakfast was another strong point. While the buffet wasn’t the most extensive, the quality more than made up for it. We particularly appreciated the freshly made items like pancakes, a classic English breakfast dish, and a tasty avocado sandwich. The complimentary daily drink for overnight guests, sometimes accompanied by a DJ set, added a nice touch of flair and relaxation to the experience. The location was excellent as well—within easy reach of Kyoto Station for day trips or train travel, and just a short walk (around 10 minutes) to the heart of the city’s shopping district. The staff were also exceptionally friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The house-wear offered and the hotel amenities with the signature 'sequence' fragrance were truly excellent!

The only downside, unfortunately, had nothing to do with the hotel itself, but rather some of the behaviour from fellow non-Japanese guests. It was disappointing to see rules being disregarded in shared spaces like the spa (e.g., visitors taking photos), or unnecessary drama at breakfast over things as minor as how eggs were cooked. While the hotel can’t control every guest’s behaviour, perhaps more regular staff presence in communal areas—especially the public bath—could help maintain the serene atmosphere. Maybe it's time hotels start giving guest ratings too—just a thought! Hahaha..! :D Overall, a wonderful experience and a place we’d be happy to return to!

* Great location in an area which is neither to quiet or too busy. Close enough to a metro station to travel with large luggage. * There is a Spa and Onsen on site. Although I didn't use either, my wife did, and had a very positive experience each time. * Laundry facilities in the basement and the status of the machines can be checked directly from the TV in the room * Checkout can be processed via the TV * Breakfast was very nice, with a buffet style salad bar and a choice of cooked courses to order at no extra charge. * Umbrellas are available to guests. * Can stream online content to the TVs in the rooms * The staff helped to forward our luggage from the hotel to our next booking in Tokyo. The staff were great in general. * Nice, quiet rooms, and a decent size for Japan

* The beds were a little uncomfortable but having stayed in many hotels in Japan, this is a very common thing for western travellers.

We had a good family room. The beds were comfortable and the kids adored the huge projection screen that could be pulled down and we all enjoyed a movie on Netflix one evening! Good that there were washing machines to use and a luggage forwarding service available.

Breakfast was good value but would have liked some better buffet options or a couple more cooked choices. Got a bit fed up of having to order everything by QR code but it worked okay and enables a low cost but smart hotel. A few more washing machines would be helpful or a laundry service at an additional cost.

The room was tiny but tidy, and it had everything one might need for a relaxing stay. The hotel had great amenities, I really enjoyed the spas (Yes, there are two!) that were for men and women on alternating days and are tattoo friendly!!! There was also a possibility to do laundry and a microwave to warm your food on the same floor. Location was good, there were loads of restaurants around and it was a short walk to the food market and the Kyoto railway station. Central location also for buses to get around Kyoto. On the first night we used our drink coupons and got our welcome drinks which was a lovely surprise!

The breakfast buffet was a bit unconvential, we usually just stuck to the menu options and didn't take much from the buffet.

The staff at reception were very welcoming and helpful, which is not always the case in large hotels in Japan. You can choose from pancakes, English breakfast or sandwiches for breakfast with some other options from buffet, which was tasty and plentiful. The spa facility was nice, clean, not overcrowded and tattoo friendly!

There was a metro and a bus station nearby, but it was not so easy to get to the city center. So we always preferred to walk about 20 minutes rather than go by underground with a change, which would take the same time. In the evening there is bad traffic in the downtown town, so a bus would not save any time either.