74%Hotel Iida

Despite the hotel is very near Kyoto station, we had some difficulty in finding. We took 1/2 hour to find the actual location. We are lucky enough to meet one kind Japanese elderly man. He had sketched out the road for us. We followed his note and reached our destination. I will suggest to... more Despite the hotel is very near Kyoto station, we had some difficulty in finding. We took 1/2 hour to find the actual location. We are lucky enough to meet one kind Japanese elderly man. He had sketched out the road for us. We followed his note and reached our destination. I will suggest to give much clearer description of the location. Maybe to put the street name and symbols e.g. traffic lights in your map.close

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by teckmeng-koh3148 – posted on Oct 17, 2008

2

We had a privat japanese style room for two and liked it a lot. Was very close to train station but still very silent area and had some very good restaurants near by. Normally bath split by gender but if not so many bookings, you can use the bath with partner and close door. We had privat toilet... more We had a privat japanese style room for two and liked it a lot. Was very close to train station but still very silent area and had some very good restaurants near by. Normally bath split by gender but if not so many bookings, you can use the bath with partner and close door. We had privat toilet which was very convenient. To most sights you need Bus or Metro, but as everything is close by it is no problem. Good English speaking staff. We can recommend this hotelclose

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by kbardow5752 – posted on Oct 4, 2008

2

The location is very very vague...but is near the station. The doors CLOSE at 11 oclock PM and if you arrive later you will sleep as a homeless in the street.

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by Aranmer – posted on Aug 18, 2008

2

The best location - just minute from main Kyoto station. Something like japanese business hotel, average but fine. Kyoto is beautifull, no doubt.

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by bodyia – posted on Aug 5, 2008

7

This place is horrible. The entire building is poorly lit and has an awful odor eminating throughout. We had stains on the sheets we were given and there are only three public showers available for each sex. The furnishing throughout the place are shoddy, the curfew is early - at 11pm - and the... more This place is horrible. The entire building is poorly lit and has an awful odor eminating throughout. We had stains on the sheets we were given and there are only three public showers available for each sex. The furnishing throughout the place are shoddy, the curfew is early - at 11pm - and the walls are very thin. The noise in the place went on into the late night and started up in the early morning. There is no baggage storage in the facility and the staff seemed cold at best!close

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by cswanson1773 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

1

We spent three nights in Hotel Iida with one year old kid. Location was very good by the silent alley next to the Kyoto station. Warm common bath was nice, but warm water was unavailebale in japanese style room. Staff was helpful and spoke english.

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by lauripoalri4038 – posted on May 25, 2008

1

when cleaning the rooms, doors where kept open even if nobody was in the room

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by rioupi – posted on May 19, 2008

7

Great location right next to the central station, helpful staff, would certainly return!

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by helen8320 – posted on Apr 9, 2008

4

a last minute booking to fill a gap in our schedule and just that. baths at night only. no shower in the moorning and no hot water in the sinks. a cold functional stop-gap, and not cheap either.

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by gordon03uk – posted on Mar 5, 2007

28

great... bargain! sooo close to the train station.

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by beebcaz – posted on Jan 2, 2007

10

Location cannot be beaten. Shared bathroom so if ur shy its a bit overwhelming. 3 shared showers and a bath. Not exactly the ritz but what do you expect?? Bit pricey for what you get but again location location location. Oh yeah there was a cockroach in our room!! For the money I wouldn't... more Location cannot be beaten. Shared bathroom so if ur shy its a bit overwhelming. 3 shared showers and a bath. Not exactly the ritz but what do you expect?? Bit pricey for what you get but again location location location. Oh yeah there was a cockroach in our room!! For the money I wouldn't stay there again but when yor desperate your desperate!close

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by phill179 – posted on Nov 16, 2006

4

Good place if you have just got off the train and want somewhere to stop. Went for the bath which was ok, better to go to the tourist info, who can sort you out with really good ryokan hotels.

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by barkerri – posted on Jul 27, 2006

8

We didn`t know that the shared bath actually was a traditional japanese bath and that we would sleep in a japanese room. When we booked thtat information was not available. Anyway we enjoyed our stay very much!

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by alwinonth – posted on May 14, 2006

1

Typical Japanese lower cost hotel. Convenient location for touring in Kyoto. Rooms and baths are Japanese style. Generally very clean. Very little English spoken by staff. A good place to sleep but that is pretty much it.

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by aspen7594 – posted on Oct 17, 2005

1

The location was quite far away from the centre of town and with an 11pm curfew it made for a few unwanted early nights. Also, my wife received 23 bites from unknown insects while sleeping on the futons. Overall... more The location was quite far away from the centre of town and with an 11pm curfew it made for a few unwanted early nights. Also, my wife received 23 bites from unknown insects while sleeping on the futons. Overall it@was@fineCand@located@right@next@to@the@JR@statioin,@but@I@would@recommend@another@location.close

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by Tldud – posted on Sep 20, 2005

6

We were ages 21to 54 and a 7 yr old. I really enjoyed the character, but would have preferred no time limit for bathing and no curfew.

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by Fkron – posted on Jul 19, 2005

1

It's a ryokan, it has tatami mats and communal showers only, so as long as you're prepared for that you should enjoy it. And check in isn't until 3.30pm.

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by yogitabh – posted on Apr 24, 2005

2

Most rooms are Ryokan-style with communal bathing instead of individual showers - a bit of a shock for the uninitiated!

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by yogesh4013 – posted on Apr 17, 2005

1

A wonderful place to stay in Kyoto easy to find, extreme clean,friendly english speaking staff, nice traditional japanese rooms ,and a great bathroom

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by carolin3121 – posted on Apr 5, 2005

2

It's a great hotel for the price and literally just opposite the main Kyoto station, the rooms are spacious and well fitted the only downside was that there was an 11 o clock curfew which is a bit annoying if you want to go out in the evening.

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by peterdeuk – posted on Sep 5, 2004

1