Apartments w: Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

It was a nice hotel to stay and we had a lovely balcony room which we cherished. The room has no daily room services so the room cleanliness is up to you. They have the required tools to keep it clean but after back to back days of 14/15 hours outside trying to make the most of your days in Japan you will most likely not think about cleaning your hotel room! Staff are friendly and try their best to help. They said there was no iron but then the next day I saw an iron set with the staff on the reception so not sure if there was a miscommunication with my request preciously, which was annoying but not the end of the world. They do have free to use washing machines for your laundry just make sure you fully understand the instructions on the machine before using as I managed to make a normal wash into 9 hours of wash and dry and worrying about my clothes 😂😂 Oops! If you are a first time tourist to Kyoto the location will make it very difficult for you to make the most of your day as you will be rushing back to make the last bus as the train lines are not amazing in this location. But if your looking for more chilled out peaceful local life there are lots of great local restaurants to attend and I would highly recommend take a look at 2254 hotel & lounge for a very aesthetically pleasing coffee and relax cafe work vibe. There are no bar or drink services in Dash Living Gojo but you have very close by a 7/11 and Lawsons. Overall enjoyed the room and the atmosphere of the location but it’s probably not ideal if you are planning a very intense tourist heavy itinerary for Kyoto.

I don’t usually give bad reviews for hotel, you can check my Google reviews, mostly are 4-5 stars. This hotel’s location a bit away from man Kyoto centre at 7th bridge. Bus station just walking distance but if you come with heavy luggage, still need to take uber/DiDi from Kyoto station if you arrive Kyoto city by train . I actually booked a two full bed quadruple room for 5 nights but upon arrival was given a family room with one double bed. Since we are family with 4 adults and the hotel confirmation letter clearly stated two full beds so I tried to talk to the receptionist called Amar Singh. He just not interested to help and said the booking by trip.com via Rakuten is just family room. I contacted trip.com customer service and try to ask the price difference between the quadruple room and family room. He just refused to even let me know the price difference and keep saying that the quadruple room is not available, even I willing to change room in between, he said that cleaning fees will be applied if I keep changing the room. When I ask about the cleaning fees again he refused to respond. First time I encountered such bad hotel receptionist in my years of travel. Is a shame to Resi Stay’s name. Please note also there is no daily house keeping in this hotel even you stay 5 nights, is this hotel so under staffed??

Absolutely satisfied 👍🏼 Highly recommended! This was the most comfortable and largest hotel I stayed at during my 7-day stay in Japan! A must-stay in Arashiyama! The air is fresh and cool, the food is amazing, and the crowds are minimal, making the streets incredibly quiet at night. The hotel is a bit far from the JR station, a 10-minute taxi ride away, but close enough to Hankyu Station for a short walk. It's clean and has new facilities. We even rented bicycles from the hotel and rode to visit the Togetsukyo Bridge, Bamboo Grove, and Tenryuji Temple—so convenient! The most expensive day trip to Arashiyama's hot springs is only 65 per person! It's super comfortable and has an outdoor patio. I also recommend two restaurants: the first requires reservations, and the other has a delicious beef bowl at Kijuro. 😋 I'll definitely be back!

The hotel's location is decent, especially if you're driving, as there's plenty of parking nearby. The room itself was comfortable, but the cleanliness really needs improvement. The room had carpet, and you're supposed to take off your shoes when you enter. However, I highly doubt the hotel staff vacuum when cleaning, because just walking from the door to the bed, my feet were covered in long hairs left by previous guests – absolutely disgusting! Plus, there was a used towel left behind the bathroom door. The only real positive was the bathroom, which had its own exhaust fan and a drying feature. I could wash clothes and they'd be completely dry overnight. There was also a basic kitchenette for cooking, but I didn't end up using it.

Modest and clean. Entry by intercom code. The room has everything you need, except for robes. The downside is the window. Or rather, frosted glass instead of a window. It doesn't open. Although there would be nowhere to look anyway. And no time. We only slept in the room. Close to many attractions. And to the train station. Nice streets around. Very convenient to get to Fushimi Inari. Direct train 5 minutes

We stayed at Connect Inn Gion and overall felt the price and location were excellent. The area is very convenient and easy to walk around. Do note that the building and room PIN codes are only sent after 3pm. For my booking (through Trip.com), I only received the PIN after I asked for it. They will also check what time you are arriving to collect the hotel tax. The room is not squeaky clean, but for the price it is still acceptable. I did notice the bath tub water looked slightly cloudy compared to the water from the basin, which I noticed when using my own transparent cup. Amenities like toothbrush and cotton pads are provided. There is also a small kitchenette with cups, plates, and basic utensils. The room I stayed in (302) had 3 beds and 1 futon, and the beds have rollers so you can combine them. On the second day, my door did not auto-lock, but I called the property through the Trip.com app and it was resolved. There is also a free washing machine and dryer on the first floor, shared by all guests. It’s a bit old, but still usable. Overall, the place is slightly run-down, but the great price and perfect location make up for it. We still enjoyed our stay.

The room was relatively clean, but it was only on the first day of stay. Because there was no service for many days afterwards. The location was quite inconvenient. I thought it would be more convenient around the residential area, but in fact, the surrounding area was like a maze, with few people and no big supermarkets. It was very far from the subway station, and it took about ten minutes to walk to the bus station and cross a big road, which was very inconvenient. When you check in, you will be sent to the hotel, which is actually a small building with several floors (they have many stores in Kyoto, but there is only one front desk, and one person can speak Chinese. I don’t know if it is from Taiwan). When you leave the store, you can walk to the subway with your big suitcase. Next time, I will stay in a place with convenient transportation. . I booked this place because I thought it had a big bed and could cook. This is true. It is very convenient to cook, and all the necessary pots and utensils are available. But it is not worth spending time on cooking. In short, the room rate is so expensive, and the location is the first priority. I really don’t recommend it.

The service from Manager Liu and Xiao Liu was very thoughtful. Being Chinese, communication was very easy. They provided complimentary clear umbrellas and trash bags, which was a nice touch. The room was quite spacious; we could open two suitcases. The cleanliness could be improved, though. The provided cutlery, cookware, and cutting board weren't clean; there were oily residues from previous cooking. There were also hairs on the bathroom wall. I'd suggest they replace the hairdryer with one that has a stronger airflow. The bathroom's heater/dryer unit had a drying function with a hanging rod, which was excellent – clothes dried overnight. The kitchen's range hood was very powerful; there was no smoky smell when we grilled. The location is great. It's just one subway stop to Shijo, which is more convenient than my previous stay in Karasuma. There's also a Life supermarket two bus stops away, and plenty of dining options downstairs.

Our group needed a kitchen since Japanese food isn't always to everyone's taste, and we stumbled upon this place. From the moment we walked in, everyone was so impressed – it was even better than we expected! I got a lot of compliments for choosing such a great place, haha. The facilities are genuinely amazing!!! I'd definitely want to stay here again. Every time I've been to Japan before, even with the subway, my accommodations were always a bit of a distance, but this time it was only a 5-minute walk!!!! ❤️ And the convenience store was close by too!!

This time I chose an apartment-style hotel, which is about a 1-minute walk from Exit 3 of Marutamachi Station on the Karasuma Line and a 2-3-minute walk from the Kinkakuji/Kiyomizu-dera bus stop. It is very convenient to reach various attractions. There are FamilyMart, 7-11, McDonald's, and supermarkets nearby. The room is spacious 👍, with kitchen utensils, oven, microwave, washer and dryer, electronic scale...all available. There is a large table in the room, which is a place where our family of five can go home every day to have late night snacks without being crowded. The teenagers enjoyed their stay very much and will choose this place again next time they visit Kyoto👍.