MITSUI GARDEN HOTEL KYOTO SHIJO, Kyoto – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms with Custom Comfort
Rooms include single, double, twin, triple, and quadruple accommodations. Each room has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle, and a safe deposit box. The private bathrooms contain a bath, shower, bidet, hairdryer, and slippers. Select pillows from Nihonbashi with five adjustable sections allow you to choose your preferred height and firmness.
Japanese Breakfast Buffet
The breakfast buffet serves fluffy kinmemai rice with obanzai side dishes, miso soup with dashi stock, grilled fish, seasonal vegetables, and pickles. A customizable section lets you create seafood bowls, tempura soba, or ochazuke. Approximately 70 menu items rotate daily, including tofu skin with starchy sauce and yuzu-pickled daikon.
Public Bath & Local Access
The Japanese-style public bath has garden views and is decorated with seasonal trees and Gion Festival lanterns. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Shijo Station and a 10-minute walk from Karasuma Station. Bus stop B2 at the Kyoto City Bus terminal is in front of JR Kyoto Station's Karasuma Central Exit.
Near Markets & Attractions
The hotel is 1 km from Nishiki Market, which has 130 shops selling yuba, pickles, confectionery, and seasonal ingredients. It is 2 km from Yasaka Shrine and Sanjusangendo Temple, 1.5 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum, 2.5 km from Kodai-ji and Kyoto Aquarium, and 4.5 km from Kinkaku-ji. Arashiyama, known for cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, is nearby.
Services & Local Tips
Guests using the baggage service can access the lounge at Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Station for free. Amenities are selected from a lobby station to reduce plastic waste. The hotel provides recommendations for casual exploration, family leisure spots, and dining. Kyoto accommodation tax is collected at check-in or check-out based on room rate: 200 JPY for under 20,000 JPY, 500 JPY for 20,000-50,000 JPY, and 1,000 JPY for 50,000 JPY and above.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Vending machines
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Massage
- Public Bath
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel offers immaculate and well-appointed rooms, but the beds are very uncomfortable with buckwheat pillows. It is conveniently located near the busy street, 7/11, and restaurants.
I found the hotel to be a mixed bag - the rooms were clean but could use some updating, while the service was friendly and helpful. The location was great with easy access to attractions, but the dining options were limited. Overall, it was a decent stay considering the value for money.
Staying at this Tokyo business hotel was a nice experience overall. The rooms, while clean and offering amenities like an electric toilet and nightly pj's, were a bit small which made it challenging to move around easily. The hotel is quiet, has a good price, but is starting to show some age and could benefit from a thorough cleaning.
My stay at this hotel was a pleasant experience overall. The rooms were spotless and had everything we needed, but the layout was a bit cramped. The service was a mix of cold and helpful, offering assistance with restaurant reservations. The location was convenient for accessing tourist sites and transportation, only slightly distant from the JR station. The dining options were acceptable, catering more to Asian tastes, and the facilities were sufficient for a comfortable stay.
The hotel is conveniently located with easy access to many attractions and shopping areas. The rooms are smaller than expected and had a lingering smoke smell that affected my chest, but being close to the spa was a plus for easy access. The service was very friendly and efficient, offering convenient amenities like dry cleaning and laundry. The location is good with plenty of dining options nearby and features like a zen garden and hot public baths. The dining experience provided many choices at affordable prices. However, the small room size and smoke odor were noticeable drawbacks.
The hotel had clean rooms, friendly service, and a central location perfect for exploring Kyoto. The dining options were average, but the facilities were excellent overall.
My stay at the hotel was comfortable and spotless, providing all the necessary amenities for a business traveler. However, the breakfast options were lacking, and I found the pricing to be on the higher side, especially during cherry blossom season.
I had a really pleasant stay at the hotel. The rooms were spotless and well-equipped, but lacked closets, with hooks on the walls instead. The service was exceptional, with attentive staff going above and beyond to assist us, from airport pick-up to attentive care throughout our stay. The location was unbeatable, close to shopping areas, restaurants, and easy access to transportation. While the dining options were average, the Japanese breakfast was a delightful cultural experience. Overall, a great value for what you get.
The hotel rooms were a bit small for three adults with luggage but that's to be expected in downtown Kyoto. They were clean, modern, and relatively large for Japanese standards, complete with all the usual amenities you would expect. The service was very helpful and courteous, and they handled everything in a professional manner, which I appreciate. The location was pretty good, a bit off the center of action but just a short walk away, and with plenty of restaurants, shops, and subway stations nearby. The dining options were varied and of good quality, but a bit expensive at 1,300 yen per person per day compared to other hotels.
