17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami, Japan | (727) 241-5756
Excellent location in
heart of city, next to Kyoto Station
Spacious,
clean rooms with homey furnishings
Dining includes a breakfast buffet plus Chinese and Japanese cuisine
Lounge-style bar
Chapel, beauty salon, and
shops on-site
Vending machine selling
sodas, food, and alcohol
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Some rooms pick up train noise
No pool or fitness center
Fee for parking
Breakfast not included in room rates
New Miyako Hotel is a large, upper-middle-range property with close to a
thousand rooms in a convenient location next to Kyoto station. There’s
plenty to do within a short walk, and the hotel has a handful of on-site dining choices, including Japanese and Chinese cuisine and a buffet
breakfast. Other on-site conveniences
include shops, a beauty salon, and a bar. The interior of the hotel have a distinct corporate chain vibe, but rooms are spacious, with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Train noise can be a problem in some rooms -- and light sleepers might want to choose rooms facing the courtyard, which are quieter.
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Scene
Massive hotel with straightforward, slightly dated style
The New Miyako is a straightforward hotel with a somewhat bland business-hotel vibe. Interiors are fine, but nothing memorable, with wood paneling,
sconce lighting, and patterned carpeting -- it's all very Sheraton, early 2000s. This massive hotel contains several restaurants and places for guests to stay occupied, and almost has a mall-like atmosphere with its shops and copious vending machines. Le Plaisir, the buffet restaurant, has an open kitchen and a seating area that has a dining
hall ambience, while Shisen serves Sichuan cuisine in a Chinese-inspired space with low
lighting and black-and-red decor. Guests can enjoy a drink at Bar Lagoon, a
lounge-y space with couches and chairs on a carpeted floor. There’s a small, glass
chapel in the courtyard with a peaked roof that feels somewhat out of place given the hotel's corporate air. An outdoor patio area with cushioned chaise lounge chairs and offers a spot to
relax and enjoy views of a large water fountain. Guests here run the gamut, from solo travelers to families and business guests.
Location
In the heart of the city, next to Kyoto Station
New Miyako Hotel is next to Kyoto Station, which houses a railway
station, a shopping mall, a hotel, and a movie theater. The
area is bustling, with plenty of restaurants and shops on neighboring blocks. The Man in the Moon pub nearby is popular with hotel guests. The hotel is less than a
20-minute bus ride to the Gion Geisha District and Pontocho, a iconic alley that's full of
restaurants. Several temples are less than a 45-minute ride on public
transportation, though Higashi Honganji and Nishi Honganjji are a just brisk 15-minute walk from the hotel. Osaka International Airport is a 45-minute drive, or an
hour-and-15-minute ride on public transportation.
Rooms
Spacious rooms with simple, corporate style
The rooms at New Miyako Hotel are larger than many others in the area, and decor throughout is reminiscent of corporate chain hotels. Expect to see patterned carpets, mid-tone wood furniture, and gray accent walls with all-over off-white patterning. The look is modern, though some of the furniture could use a refresh (we saw a bit of wear and tear). Beds don't get the best reviews here and can be hard depending on guests' tastes, though they are made with comfy white duvets. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges,
electric kettles, and green tea. Bathrooms can be tight on space, with
half-tub/shower combos and no counterspace around the sinks. Generous toiletry kits are provided, which include shower caps, toothbrush sets, shaving kits, and hair brushes. Higher-floor rooms offer views of the mountains, but train noise can be a problem in some rooms. For a quieter night, ask for a courtyard-facing room.
Features
Restaurants, bar, and free Wi-Fi
New Miyako Hotel has a Japanese
restaurant, a Chinese restaurant, a buffet restaurant, a cafe, and a lounge-style bar. Breakfast isn't included in room rates. Vending machines selling sake, whiskey, beer,
and soda, as well as a range of snacks including noodles, ice cream, and French
fries are located throughout the hotel. The hotel also has a souvenir and convenience
store, a few clothing stores, and a shop selling antique watches. A money exchange machine is available, and there’s a business center
with two coin-operated computers, two printers, and a fax machine. Parking is
available for a fee. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
