Kyoto Design Hotels

"This place felt much better than other places I've stayed. The staff at the first-floor front desk spoke English and Japanese well (and even some simple Korean). They also provided great services like welcome drinks and morning coffee. And the biggest advantage of this place was that (it's only a 5-minute walk from the station, but it's also in a quiet area, which makes it incredibly quiet.) It was great to be able to relax in peace with my parents. To briefly summarize the pros and cons of this place: 1. The place is close to Kyoto Station. 2. It's on the quiet side, so it's quiet. 3. The staff at the front desk and everyone who helped with housekeeping were very friendly. 4. You can rent an air fryer, hand-drip coffee, and other items at the front desk. 5. There's a reservation system at the front desk, so you can make reservations at restaurants you've been looking for. 6. The place was clean and spacious, which was nice. If I had to point out any cons, they would be: 1. It's a bit far from the center, Kiyomizu-dera Temple (about a 30-minute walk to Shijo). 2. The air purifier (I think) had a slight smell (it smelled like meat, so I left it on and when I came back, the smell of meat lingered in the room). 3. The bathroom felt a bit dark. 4. It's too spacious for a solo stay. That's about it. Overall, it has so many positives that it would be great for couples, families, or friends."

"I stayed for 4 days and experienced two types of rooms. I was very satisfied with the overall feeling. 1. Hygiene: Every corner is very clean, towels, cups, washing and drying machines, and the bottom of the bed are all clean and dry. 2. Convenient transportation, it is only a 5-minute walk from Karasuma Oike subway station. 3. Environment: It is located in the middle area of ​​Kyoto, and it is convenient to go anywhere. Advantages: It is located in the residential area, there are several restaurants in Fanxing, and it is quiet and orderly. It takes 10 minutes to walk to the downtown area. 4. The room is very design-oriented and practical. The heating and hot water supply are sufficient, and the position of the air outlet is reasonable. 5. The design of the hotel is very special, with 2 rooms on each floor, all of which are one-bedroom and one-living room suites. There is a tea room on the first floor, which is suitable for daze, tea tasting, and watching people coming and going in front of the courtyard. 6. Service: Several front desk staff on duty are pretty good, patient, and can communicate with simple English conversations and translation software. There is a washing and drying machine in the room, which is very convenient for washing. If you need irons, pillows, etc., just contact the front desk directly. The hot water switch was at the bathroom door and I couldn't find it at first, so the front desk came to fix it right away."