Built in 2012, the 169-room Almont is a sleekly modern, mid-range property within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto rail station. Clean, well-maintained, and quiet, the Almont has a large communal bath, with separate spaces for men and women, and a lobby lounge with computers, printers, and books to borrow. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, tea- and coffee-making facilities, free Wi-Fi, and sleepwear and slippers are provided -- a nice touch -- but be aware that Standard Twin Rooms can be tiny. While convenient to Kyoto station, the hotel is a 20-minute bus or subway ride to downtown Kyoto. Travelers seeking a location closer to the city center might want to consider the Hotel Monterey, which has larger rooms and a more luxurious vibe, but also higher rates.
Built in 2012, the 169-room Almont is a sleekly modern, mid-range property within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto rail station. Clean, well-maintained, and quiet, the Almont has a large communal bath, with separate spaces for men and women, and a lobby lounge with computers, printers, and books to borrow. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, tea- and coffee-making facilities, free Wi-Fi, and sleepwear and slippers are provided -- a nice touch -- but be aware that Standard Twin Rooms can be tiny. While convenient to Kyoto station, the hotel is a 20-minute bus or subway ride to downtown Kyoto. Travelers seeking a location closer to the city center might want to consider the Hotel Monterey, which has larger rooms and a more luxurious vibe, but also higher 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.
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.
The mid-range, 204-room Sakura Terrace Hotel is located on a quiet street that's an easy walk to Kyoto Station. The hotel has an open courtyard, creating a spacious, resort-like feeling that's unusual in busy Kyoto. Modern rooms have simple, light decor, and some have nice furnished balconies with views of the city. An on-site restaurant has indoor seating plus outdoor fire pits, and each guest receives a free daily cocktail at the bar. The communal bath is a plus, as is free laundry service and free all-day coffee and tea. Travelers can compare rates at the Almont Hotel Kyoto, a similar hotel with a library lounge and computers.
The mid-range, 204-room Sakura Terrace Hotel is located on a quiet street that's an easy walk to Kyoto Station. The hotel has an open courtyard, creating a spacious, resort-like feeling that's unusual in busy Kyoto. Modern rooms have simple, light decor, and some have nice furnished balconies with views of the city. An on-site restaurant has indoor seating plus outdoor fire pits, and each guest receives a free daily cocktail at the bar. The communal bath is a plus, as is free laundry service and free all-day coffee and tea. Travelers can compare rates at the Almont Hotel Kyoto, a similar hotel with a library lounge and computers.
