I selected the hotel primarily because of its proximity to Kyoto Station, just a one-minute walk from the North Gate. My decision was based on a brief look at its appearance on Google Maps, as I didn't have much information about it beforehand. Upon arrival, I discovered that the hotel is relatively new, having been built in 2019. Although the room is compact, its modern and clean design appealed to me. One notable feature is the ability to store our two very large suitcases under the bed, a convenience not always available in older hotels.

There is an unusual high riser/step to get into the bathroom (higher than an average staircase riser), and we nearly tripped over a few times. So you need to be careful.

APA hotels are great. None of them have failed me in what they offer.

I left my smartphone (the only one able to make in-country calls) in a taxi. I asked the staff for help and they refused to even call the taxi company for me. They also did not advice me on what I could do. The people in Kyonavi helped me beautifully, unlike the guy at the counter that day. He did not even apologize, he just flat out said "no, I will not do that." Worst customer service I've ever seen in Japan.

Location: 9/10 - less than 5 min walk to Kyoto station - short walk to 7-Eleven etc. Value for money: 8/10 Staff: Friendly - organised my luggage transfer to the hotel in Tokyo Room facilities and cleanliness: - Small sized room, as expected - Tiny bathroom, as expected - Spotless Check-in / Check-out: - Noticed that it can get really busy around the check-out time. We left by 8:30, hence avoided the crowd. Would I recommend this place: Yes

Nothing specific to call out, other the below: Check-in / Check-out: - Noticed that it can get really busy around the check-out time. We left by 8:30, hence avoided the crowd.

This hotel located about two city blocks from the northeast exit of the Kyoto Station. This makes the hotel very desirable and convenient. The facility has a public bath and laundry, accessed via second floor entry. It has a very decent restaurant although we didn’t try. We ate all of our breakfast at Seattle’s Best cafe across the street. The staff is super helpful and friendly. The room is compact but there me can move around easily. The TV provides decent amount of entertainment and helpful info. Highly recommended.

The room can be a bit bigger and the lighting in the lobby warmer.

We stayed six nights. We were looking for something close to Kyoto station and a good price. The hotel was solid for our needs. You can see the station from the entrance of the hotel. We were in Kyoto to sightsee, and we simply used the hotels for sleeping. It did the job. The hotel had comfy beds, solid air conditioning and good amenities. The water pressure and the toilet were great.

The room is small…so if you are looking to spread out and fit space you won’t like it. But there were two of us in this room and we both had a large suitcase and a backpack, and we made it work easily. The washroom was also a bit small, but has everything you require.

The location was spot on - just a 5-minute walk to the station and right in the heart of shops and restaurants, making it super convenient. The room had a lovely big king-size bed and was well-stocked with all the toiletries you could possibly need. Breakfast was traditional Japanese, but there were also options like croissants, yoghurt, and granola for those who prefer a more Western start to the day. There’s no bar or lunchtime service, but with so much nearby, it wasn’t an issue. Being a large chain hotel, it did feel a little less personal, and the lifts got quite busy at peak times, especially during breakfast. Overall, a very comfortable and convenient stay.

The hotel is extremely conveniently located just across from the Kyoto train station so not only are arriving and departing from there extremely easy but also so is travel around the city. The bed was extremely large and I loved that the TV not only had bilingual NHK news but also had BBC and NHK world. The staff was very helpful with allowing us to Stow our luggage both before arrival and after departure.

The bed is so large that one cannot get around the room and one can only enter the bed from one side

The location is unbelievably convenient, only 5 mins walk from Kyoto Station. And the rooms are clean, tidy and thoughtfully equipped with everything you can think of, or even things you might not expect, all of it is to makng the guests' stay as comfortable as possible. Will definately come back in the future!

The ONLY thing I can think of is that APA Hotel Ekimae Chuoguchi is right across the Ekihigashi, so I think maybe some people would get a little confuse sometime if they visit for the first time

Really good location. Just a 2 minute walk from Kyoto Station. 7eleven is across the road. Starbucks, McDonald’s and Burger King are around the corner (if you want a chain) A food hall is nearby. Check in is through a machine, usual in Japan. Service was great, the reception has luggage hold service. The rooms are great size for Japan, and have the usual amenities. The bed was very comfortable and bathroom is great. We also had breakfast and it is very good with so many options. Was a great stay, only downside is the 10am checkout, that is a bit too early.

Brilliant location as it’s within super easy access to Hakone station. You can see it from left hand side of train as you enter Hakone station. Western style rooms were huge and felt luxurious. Breakfast catered for both Japanese and western culture. Could not fault this property. Looks just the same as shown on website.

Get the Hakone pass and catch the train up the mountain then from here catch the bus to Gotemba to the outlets- at the outlets you get the most amazing view of Mnt Fuji. Mnt Fuji can be seen from anywhere in Gotemba.