Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Hachijoguchi

Breakfast is delicious, and the room I was in is so clean! Honestly expecting it to be sub-par, small, and maybe a little dusty - but it was none of that. Hotels like these back where I am from would have been below average but this is anything but that. Super clean, and honestly the room was bigger than I thought. The staff is really helpful -- answering all questions to the best of their ability despite a language barrier. One of them even chased me down to clarify a question because they were afraid of giving me the wrong answer hahaha they help with luggage delivery and they also have a partnership with Airporter. Highly recommend breakfast as well -- i fell in love with their chicken and Japanese hamburger steak - if I knew I was going to miss it, I definitely would have gotten more when I was there haha The info sheets they left in the room were super thoughtful - explaining how the services worked and even how the TV remote worked. The place is centrally located -- literally a two streets away from Kyoto Station, next door to a convenience store, and across the block from Don Quixote and a drug store for any wants/needs.

+ 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.

Great place to stay about 120 metres from Kyoto Station, just steps away from the airport limousine bus stop (for buses to both Kansai Airport and Itami Airport) and a Lawson convenience store right next door. 7-11 a little further down the street as well. Rooms were clean, comfortable and thoughtfully fitted out. The hotel has a self-service amenities station at the lobby that offers an array of items one might need for your stay - all the coffee and tea you want, it also provides bath salt and face wash, and even provides charging cables/adapters should you need one. Conversing with reception can be challenging but they have thoughtfully equipped the frontdesk with translation apps! You’ll want for nothing staying here! Highly recommended.

Excellent location 3-5 minutes from Kyoto station. It was easy to find, check in went smoothly. Staff were wonderful. My room was upgraded for free and it was very spacious. There are electric bikes available right outside the hotel. A Lawson is next door, for convenient 24/7 snacks. Right by the avanti mall, a don quijote is inside. Plenty of restaurants nearby if you need late night dinning. Great location for bus, subway, JR, and Shinkansen destinations. Hotel room was very clean like new.

I had to send a luggage to next staying hotel. The staffs were very knowledgeable and efficient. Special thanks to Mr. Shimasue! Great location for long distance buses, local trains, shinkansen. Clean, spacious room, excellent collection of amenities at the lobby. Breakfast features in Kyoto specialties for not only for foreigners, but also Japanese people.