THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

It was the best hotel we stayed in during our trip in Japan. Its aesthetic was amazing, combining traditional and modern interior design. The room was super clean and comfortable. The stuff was polite and helpful. The location was very convenient for sightseeing at Gion and Northern Higashiyama. Even if it’s not central, it offers a free shuttle bus hourly to Kyoto station that we used everyday. We’d definitely choose this hotel again in the future.

One of the best hotels we stayed at. The staff is super-friendly, efficient, and friendly - a consistent experience from check-in to checkout. There is a hotel bus from Kyoto Station (every 20th min of every hour) to the hotel (and every 55th min every hour in opposite direction), which is a really great relief when you travel with a lot of bags. The hotel is located in a calm and peacfull neighbourhood only a few min away from Modern Art, Arts and Crafts and Design Museum. There are also a few nice restaurants, coffee places and antique stores... Metro stop is some 5 min walking distance. The breakfast is excellent and definitely worth taking. We initially did not take the breakfast option as we prefer exploring local cuisine, but we ended up eating in the hotel 4 out of 8 days we stayed there - great Japaneese options at the buffet. If we ever get back to Kyoto, this will be our place to return to.

We booked this hotel last minute on the day as the hotel we originally booked did not live up to our satisfaction. We absolutely were blown away with this hotel. The service was top, the whole hotel was very clean and modern and we felt very very comfortable staying there. Location was walking distance (15-20 mins) from a lot of sights. Please do not be put off from the reviews that state this hotel is too far; if you are happy to walk up to maximum 15 - 20 mins and explore the local area I would advise staying here.

location was quiet, a little far from the main shopping area but just about 5 bus stops away. the bus stop was close to the hotel (less than a minute's walk). walking would be 15-20 minutes to the main shopping area (cost adds up if you take the bus to and fro a few times). service was absolutely delightful, the hotel was new and very nicely renovated, the room was great and spacious for japan's standards and had everything necessary. there is a lawson opposite the hotel for quick snack/breakfast/supper runs. shuttle bus to and from kyoto station that loops every hour. metro station about 5 minutes away. a spa room that you can book - just inform them upon check in wrt the time and room that you want. it's the best hotel we stayed in for our japan trip. would return again!

This hotel has an awesome aesthetic and the room was a decent size given what is typical in Kyoto. The staff was all polite and friendly, greeting me every time I came and went. It's very quite which was a nice change of pace from Tokyo, and it is still within walking distance of some great restaurants and the nearest train station. The free washer and dryer was a nice bonus, and all staff I interacted with spoke great English.