Shiki Suites - Kyoto Umekoji

so glad i found this accommodation during my stay in kyoto! thank you for the great hospitality and the cleaniless of the room! it was cosy and the heater helps when the weather was 2deg. it was nice to provide washing machine and dryer :) however, it was quite a walk to kyoto station but manageable i guess.

The room is clean, big and spacious! Just that it was quite cold. It was winter. Our room is on the same floor as the laundry room which was very convenient. The kitchen is very small but we didn't use the kitchen much. The bathroom is quite big, combined the toilet and shower together. The only problem is that the hotel is near Kyoto station but it's quite a distance to walk, around 15 mins. Overall, it was a nice experience to stay in this hotel in Kyoto.

Booked during off season and got very good price. Pretty close to Kyoto station, hence, very easy to commute. A bit small for 4 adults but doable since we spent most of our time outside. Their toilet is great!

We actually loved staying here due to its tranquility and also being near Umekoji Park. The space here was a welcome change from the usual hotel. It is quite a distance from Kyoto Station though. But all in all the mini kitchen was great. They also have free laundry facilities in 3rd floor which was awesome. Dryer worked well to dry our winter clothes as well. Do note however that there is no housekeeping, so either you dispose the filled up bins outside your room for them to clear or wait till check out. Its ok during winter when its cold but am not too sure about summer. Staff was very helpful when I asked for help with the laundry.

Was recommended to this by a friend. The room is really spacious. The living room comes with a sofa and a smart TV that you can screencast if you know how. There is a clothes rack and my room is next to the laundry room. Yes, you can do your washing and drying there. I did that on my third day there. There is also a balcony where you can hang your clothes out to dry. The access is secured by a reinforced glass slider, while the balcony is also secured by grills, giving one a good sense of security. The toilet comes with a tub, and a ventilator to prevent mould and mildew. There is a mini kitchen with a fridge, microwave, electric kettle and an induction top. There are bowls and pots too for light cooking if you like. Lets not forget, that they also provide umbrellas for guests use too! The amenities provided meets my needs. The location is not exactly the best however. Quite a bit of walking is required from Kyoto station, and/or from the bus stop from Kyoto Aquarium. But there are a few vending machines in the immediate vicinity and a mini stop convenience store just over at the Kyoto Aquarium there. But still acceptable given the room size and amenities. Overall a pleasant stay. Didnt manage to take the photos of the room. Just refer to the ones by the hotel. They painted quite an accurate picture.