406 Nanbacho, Matsubara-sagaru, Kawaramachi-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Shimogyo, Japan | (618) 248-8274
Central location by the Kamogawa River and close to attractions
Simple, clean rooms offer a solid value
Some rooms have river views
Extensive buffet breakfast offers Japanese and Western items daily
Italian restaurant on the 10th floor has lovely views of the city
Ground-floor cafe serves drinks and light meals
Laundry facilities on-site
Free Wi-Fi
Bathrooms are tiny
No gym or spa
This simple 144-room hotel, part of a Japanese chain, has a central location for sightseeing and a lovely view of the city from the Italian restaurant on the 10th floor, which serves lunch and dinner. Right by the Kamogawa River, which is served by a bus, its location is also close to restaurants and shopping and the hotel serves an extensive buffet breakfast. Rooms, and especially the bathrooms, are small, but they're comfortable and some have views of the river. Overall, the hotel offers a solid value, although it lacks amenities like a gym.
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Scene
No cohesive look, but beautiful views from the 10th-floor restaurant
The hotel has a slightly sophisticated look, although it's not particularly seamless or cohesive. The second-floor lobby is dominated by busy houndstooth patterned carpeting, with mid-century modern black leather sofas off to the side. The nicest space is the 10th-floor restaurant, which has little ambiance but a beautiful view of the city. The ground-floor cafe is also modern, with sleek wood counters and a bit of a Starbucks vibe. The atmosphere is simple and not stuffy, and there are plenty of places to relax.
Location
Right by the Kamogawa and close to restaurants and attractions
The hotel is located on a quiet street one block from the Kamogawa River, which is a nice place to stroll, and there are many restaurants nearby. The hotel can be reached from Kyoto Station by bus in about 10 minutes. There are several temples and attractions within walking distance, including the Kennin-ji temple and the Gion district, which are both 10 to 15 minutes away. It is about an hour drive to Osaka International Airport, and takes about the same time via public transportation.
Rooms
Rooms here are clean and modern, but have tiny bathrooms. Some have river views.
Rooms, which include singles, semi-doubles, doubles, and twins, are clean and modern looking, with dark carpeting in a busy stripe pattern and beds covered in plush duvets and decorated with brown floral covers. Riverside rooms have lovely views of the city. Bathrooms are cramped -- tall guests should watch their head upon entering -- and come with small round sinks, high-tech toilets, and curtained shower/tub combos. Rooms come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, robes, and slippers, and toiletries include razors and toothbrushes.
Features
Buffet breakfast and a nice restaurant with nice views, but little else
The hotel serves a buffet breakfast and lunch, and an a la carte dinner in the 10th-floor Italian restaurant, Trattoria Viale, which has a beautiful view of the city. There’s also a cafe on the ground floor that serves hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, rice, and salads. Coin-operated laundry machines and vending machines are available. There is also a banquet hall or meeting room with catering. Computers, a printer, and tourist information are available in the lobby. Wi-Fi is free.
