Kyoto accommodations from Friday to Monday were ridiculously expensive, but luckily the room here was relatively spacious. There are plenty of shops nearby, making dining very convenient. Some of the best bakeries in all of Kyoto are right in the neighborhood, so there's no need to pay for hotel breakfast. ShinPuhKan is also great for strolling and shopping. Plus, the shower in the hotel was amazing with great water pressure.
I think this is the kind of hotel I'd really enjoy for a longer, laid-back stay. However, from the perspective of an intensive "whirlwind" traveler, the location is a bit average. Even though it's at the intersection of two subway lines, the subway doesn't really take you directly to Kyoto's main attractions. You still have to walk to Karasuma to catch the train, which is a bit inconvenient. Over my four-day stay, I basically only took the subway when arriving and leaving.
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