Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Hachijoguchi

+ Within 5 minutes walk (flat road) from Kyoto Station, this is excluding the time required to navigate between the different train lines stations (Shinkansen / JR / Subway etc). + Lawson convenience store is just beside the hotel. Hotel is behind Kyoto Avanti Shopping Mall (there is Don Quijote in the mall), which is just across Kyoto Station. + Check in was smooth using machine (with multiple languages selection), with front desk staff who can speak English around to assist. + Room size is decent. Able to open a 29" luggage and a 24" luggage with lots of walking spaces. Well maintained and clean. + Equipped with a double bed (queen size-160cm width), 1-seater sofa, stool, coffee table, blackout curtain, 2 mugs, kettle, tissue paper, fridge, air humidifier, TV, hairdryer, trash bin. + There is a mirror at the entrance. Beside the mirror, there is an opened closet with 6 hangers provided (limited hanging space). + Bathroom is compact with seating toilet (with washlet function), basin, mirror, small bin and bathtub with curtain. Hair shampoo, hair conditioner, body wash and face/hand wash soap provided in the bathroom. + The rest of the essential toiletries can be obtained at the lobby: sunscreen, hair treatment, hair band, shower cap, cotton pad, cotton swab, toothbrush, toothpaste, cleansing oil, fash wash, comb, body sponge, moisturizing lotion, moisturizing milk, razor, facial mask, bath salt etc. Also at the lobby: creamer, coffee, green tea, stirrer, sugar. Shoe dryers, irons, ironing board, hair curler, mobile charger etc are also available, just check with the front desk staff. + Like the hard bed and pillows (2 hard 2 soft) as they are good for back and neck. + New towels, face towels & floor mat will be hang at the door if the "do not disturb" sign is placed at the door. + Wifi is good. There are a few electrical outlets (Japanese). Love the night lamp that can be dimmed according to personal preference.

Fantastic location within a short walk to Kyoto Station for Shinkansen, local JR trains, Subway trains, and buses. Many convenience stores in the immediate vicinity of the hotel too. Hotel was very clean and tidy, staff were friendly. Good value for money for a no frills hotel that provides fantastic service.

The hotel was in a great location only 5 min walk from kyoto station. Hotel and rooms were really nice and perfect size. Cleaning was good also. Plus is the nice big bath, after all the days of walking, it was great to have this option. They also helped us forward our luggage which was a great help for our trip. Overall a great stay and would come back.

It is a neat, clean hotel, with friendly staff and fabulously kind fairies working in the kitchen. In the hall you can choose everything you might need for hygiene and care (from toothpaste, face masks and hair masks, lamps, various hair styling devices, etc.) - this super saves space in your room and luggage. Delicious breakfasts, and a variety of tableware for children - this was an important point for me.

Everything was perfect about this hotel. I received a free upgrade when checking in too! The staff were awesome. They provide toiletries and pajamas in the lobby as self-service, which is greatly appreciated. The breakfast was good. The best part is the location. It's about 7 min walk from kyoto station, which makes traveling so much easier. The facility is also very neat and cleaned compared to those in Shibuya or Shinjuku. Definitely stay here if you are in the Kyoto area.