Beautiful hotel in Kyoto. Very close to the train station that can take you to all the major tourist areas or a 15-20 min walk. Amenities were great, everything was clean and the staff were very helpful!

I paid a bit extra for a bigger room & it was great. The mattress was super comfortable. The staff were lovely too. In a good location, about a 3 minute walk to Gojo train station & 15 min walk to main shopping road. The entrance going into the hotel is so beautiful. They have a guest lounge in the basement which was great, free coke, ginger ale, sparkling water, coffee, tea & ice cream. They also have some washing machines that I didn’t use.

The only negative was that my room was on the 1st floor opposite a fire station. Every so often the trucks with their sirens on would leave to respond to a fire call. We go to bed late so thankfully when it would happen at around 11pm/midnight we were still awake. Occasionally it did wake us during the night but with ear plugs it was manageable.

Detail oriented hotel with excellent facilities and friendly staff. Guests are welcomed by small drinks during check in, which is super tasty. The onsen place is well cleaned and equipped with everything you need. Snack bar outside of the onsen always has things ready. I’ve to admit that the coffee machine does produce good quality coffee!!! Although it’s a bit outside of the busy area in Kyoto, it’s actually good to stay away from the hustle bustle area. The tram station is close to the hotel which is convenient enough. Also there is a supermarket next to hotel where you can actually buy some food.

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Wow. That’s honestly the first word that comes to mind after staying at The Blossom Kyoto. From the moment I stepped through the doors, I felt like I was entering a peaceful, elegant retreat right in the heart of the city. Everything about this hotel screams attention to detail—the design, the service, the little touches that make you feel genuinely cared for. The rooms are just… flawless. Spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated, with that perfect mix of modern comfort and Japanese style. And the beds? Insanely comfortable. I didn’t want to get up in the morning. Plus, the bathroom was like a mini spa with top-tier amenities and a fantastic shower. The staff deserve their own shoutout. Incredibly warm, attentive, and always ready to help with a smile. I felt so welcome, like a VIP without the fuss. And the location couldn’t be better—minutes away from public transport, with great restaurants and temples nearby, but still quiet enough to relax after a busy day. The Blossom Kyoto made my trip unforgettable. It’s one of those places you actually look forward to coming back to after a long day of sightseeing.

If I really had to point out something, it would be that the breakfast, while tasty and beautifully presented, can feel a little limited if you’re staying for several days—you might end up seeing the same options on repeat. Also, for travelers who enjoy full-scale hotel facilities like a large spa or swimming pool, The Blossom doesn’t offer those extras. It focuses more on refined comfort and quiet luxury rather than resort-style amenities. Honestly though, these are small details and didn’t take away from how fantastic the overall experience was.

This hotel was excellent! The staff is extremely helpful. The rooms are huge and super clean. Amazing complementary soft drinks and coffee in the lounge room! My son forgot his airpods in the room after checking out and immediately we called them and they found it and will sent it to us for another hotel in Osaka… so grateful!

Coming from Europe while you choose swimming pool on the filter of booking.com here in Japan public baths are onsen… therefore not a swimming pool. I understand that is a japanese culture but you need to be careful while you choose your hotels. The hotel was in a street with a lots of traffic sometimes a bit too noisy. It’s a shame that the bar is not open before 6pm .

The property is beautiful, our room was spacious and had a great view. The property had lots of amenities and the staff were very helpful

Very comfortable beds in our triple room and we enjoyed the tatami mat area for writing postcards and relaxing. My son loved the lounge in the basement with free snacks (cookies, sodas, coffee machines, popsicles). I enjoyed the onsen (also in the basement) on two mornings and basically had it to myself. A few minutes walk from several different subway and bus lines making it pretty easy to travel anywhere in Kyoto.

We asked for a restaurant recommendation and the nearest post office in the lobby, but the staff weren't really able to help out. Nothing Google couldn't help but was surprised as these seemed like fairly common questions.

We only ate breakfast once - We are not huge Japanese breakfast fans so we only ate on our last morning. There is an OK selection of other breakfast items. The onsen was very nice as was the guest lounge bar which supplied tea, a coffee machine, various juices, canned drinks, mini snickers bars, nuts and biscuits all free of charge. An easy walk to the subway and maybe a 20 minute walk to the Kyoto Train Station. The Nishiki market was also about a 15 mins walk away. We are from NZ and found the cost of a taxi to the train station - NZ$12.00 to be extremely reasonable.

Everything was wonderful - would definitely recommend.

The location was excellent as was the basement offerings with the free snacks and drinks, the washers, and the onsen! The property was well appointed and exceptionally comfortable. The room was spacious. However, we did hear street noises and the emergency vehicles across the street sometimes at night. The staff was very helpful with dinner reservations and plans.

I checked out and paid before turning in the keys, as my daughter was packing and I was trying to save time. However, when we were leaving and giving the keys to the front, they had me wait and go through the check out process all over again even though I had explained that this was already completed and all I had to do was return the card keys. Would have enjoyed more personal attention and service as we had experienced at our last stay in Kanazawa before arriving to Kyoto.

The overall traditional vibe of this hotel was immacualte. This was one of the few hotels where we were able to stay in the same room with friends and it was very accommodating to that end. Our room had 4 separate beds and two bathrooms which was perfect! This was probably one of the largest rooms you could get in all of Japan and for a reasonable price. It was in a great location to get to other parts of Kyoto as well as a day trip to Osaka and they had a lounge with free snacks and drinks which was amazing. The staff was very friendly and the restaurants (while pricy) had pretty good food.

The only complain we had is that we were unable to use the onsen due to have tattoos and one of our travelers being trans. This is probably more due to Japanese culture than the hotel itself, but be aware if this is one of the reasons you're booking this hotel!