"Completely blown away by this hotel! Friendly and attentive staff, numerous amenities and felt like an authentic Japanese experience from the moment you walk in the door. Everybody must take their shoes off at the entrance and place them in easy to use lockers. The rooms had nice Japanese touches, loungewear, amenities, water and a treat in the fridge. Access to the onsen baths was available for no cost, with a wide variety of different baths (separated by gender, no clothing), massage chairs available, free ice cream and probiotic drinks daily, free nightly soba noodles, and also coffee, tea and water available in lobby. The staff set out umbrellas for use when it was raining. They have thought of everything. Couldnt believe how great this hotel was and at such a low cost. It was also centrally located with easy access to Kyoto station and on easy bus routes to nearby attractions. "