Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma

The room is compact, as expected for a typical Japanese hotel, but it’s well-equipped with thoughtful features like a washing machine, microwave, and bathtub. Essentials such as a hairdryer, electric kettle, air purifier/humidifier, air-conditioning, and basic toiletries are all provided. In the lobby, you can help yourself to additional amenities like combs, toothbrushes, razors, cotton buds, and body sponges. Housekeeping changes towels and clears trash daily, provided you place the designated magnet outside your door. Complimentary coffee, tea, and water are available at the lobby’s self-service corner. From 3–8 PM, there’s a free snack bar and a sake corner. At check-in, we received 12 coin tokens (for three people over five nights), which can be exchanged for sake—non-alcoholic options are available too. The only downside is a slightly damp, musty smell in the room. Location-wise, it’s excellent—just a short walk from the train station and close to convenience stores. Note that there’s no complimentary breakfast buffet

Rooms are small but equipped with all important things like kettle, washing machine and trousers press. Location wise I wouldn’t say is the best as there’s nothing much around the area but is about a 3 minutes walk to the station. Service is good as they helped us with our luggage delivery so it was fuss free. The downside is the lack of house cleaning because they only change towels and empty dustbin. Also, we bought the room with “window”, it was literally a small flossed glass with nothing to see and barely provided any natural light.

Hotel is located near the subway and bus stop. Thus, making travel to places of interest easy. There’s also shopping and food within walking distance from the hotel. Breakfast is not bad considering the price point. Slight variations for breakfast are made daily too.

very nice room close to station and amenities. would love to stay here again.

The hotel is close to Karasuma-oike station. However, if you have a luggage, it is easier to exit by elevator from Exit 5 and cross the road to the hotel. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Space is decent for a family of 3. We also liked that they have a common place at the lobby where we can eat or snack. They also offer coffee, water and other amenities (toothbrush, cotton buds, face wash etc) too.

Horrible experience at the hotel. besides the bed and frequently used areas, I can see dust on the walls and corners of the room. The 6 nights no cleaning policy is horrible. The only benefit you get is the washing machine. Bathroom has the old mouldy smell. They assigned my room to another person because I checked in late and I got a shocked when I opened the door that there were belongings inside. The staff were running to me to change the keycard. As it was cold there’s only heat function, I had to open the window for cold air. Price is reasonable for such standards but I wouldn’t recommend if you can’t stand too much dust left over by the past tenants.