Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi

The facilities were excellent. The hotel has an onsen in the basement (seperate mens/womens). Very relaxing after a day's sightseeing. When we booked we knew that breakfast was included. The breakfast had a wide range of hot and cold food. There was japanese breakfast items (hot and cold). Cereals, fresh fruit and croisants and pastries. What was not known to us was that the hotel served afternoon tea/coffee/wine with cookies and tiny scones with jam and cream and rice crackers and nuts. In the evening there was more to eat a light supper of rice and a selection of toppings. Both of these were an exellent surprise. The room was very comfortable and quiet. It was a good temperature and the beds were comfortable and the bathroom clean. We were provided with Jinbei style pajamas and slippers, which were handy for visiting the onsen. There are two washer/dryers which were very useful. The staff were very helpful, showing me how to use the washing machine, looking up taxi cost from a local taxi firm. The walk from the local rail stations is about 1 kilometer but the walk is flat and easy and almost a straight line on one road. The local bus service is excellent and there are lots of buses that stop only a couple of streets away. For sight seeing it is not far from the river and some picturesque streets. Also Nishiki market is not far, worth a visit for lots of fresh street food. On the day we checked out they let us leave our luggage there which we collected later in the day.

Almost central location (close to the metro stations and bus stops). Clean room of decent size, lovely buffet breakfast, happy (wine) hours. Friendly English speaking stuff at reception. Free tea bags can be picked up near reception. Airport bag delivery (not free).

Location was great - on a less busy road, close to Shijo and Karasuma. The interior of the hotel was stylish and well-maintained, with great ambience. The staff came across professional, friendly and service-minded. There was a nice little seating area in the lobby and a selection of books and newspapers available to read. The breakfast/lounge area accommodated the number of guests well enough, even on busy mornings. The buffet-style breakfast offered a wide range of options. Our room was on the 4th floor. The room and the bathroom were spacious enough, well-equipped, clean and tidy.

Good services and staff. Checkin\out via auto machine. Location - 15 min subway from Kyoto station \ (35 min walk); 30 min walk to imperial palace, 30 min to Nijo castle. Quiet location. A LOT of good restaurants nearby. Room: a bit tight. Other services are good. Breakfast - same for all days, but good enough. Selection from japanese and western-styles. Onsen - is ok. Not so good as Hakone, but good enough. Available currency exchange machine.

Everything! It’s a very comfortable, friendly, clean place. We were made to feel very welcome. The onsen is lovely and clean. It’s very well equipped with everything you could need. The free evening drinks were really good! We enjoyed the massage chair too. Rooms were big, beds super comfy and pillows just the right level of soft/firm. Staff were always courteous and very helpful. It’s ideal for exploring most parts of Kyoto. We went west, north and east during our stay and the furthest place was no more than an hour away. There are bus connections from several nearby spots joining up with subway stations and other bus routes. Gion is about 30 minutes walk. Very very good value for money for the quality of experience! Highly recommend.