Title: Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=35610667&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya Holiday home with kitchen, 8-minute walk to Kawaramachi Street ## Photo gallery for Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya ![Exterior - Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35620000/35610700/35610667/e3ab8c62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35620000/35610700/35610667/961100f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35620000/35610700/35610667/4da23c91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35620000/35610700/35610667/04a02e1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35620000/35610700/35610667/1182eef6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower, Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6786 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya FULLY LICENSED Gojo Machiya is a traditional Japanese townhouse built before 1897 (last known record). It has been fully renovated and features luxurious modern facilities. Thanks to its convenient location, it is the ideal place to stay for a visit to Kyoto and to experience the traditional lifestyle of the people of Kyoto in full modern comfort. Redesigned by the famous Japanese architect Mr. Yoshihiko Mamiya, special attention was paid to the atmosphere of the place for the enjoyment of our guests. Our concept is “Old Traditional Machiya with Modern Luxury Comfort”. Yes, traditional Machiya are actually very cold in winter and quite hot during the summer. We paid particular attention to the insulation of the walls and the ceiling, have installed floor heating around the ground floor, a radiator in the Western-style bedroom and the laundry room, and a heater/dryer in the bathroom. Of course, all the rooms have air conditioning. Also, to provide a pleasant bright environment around the ground floor (traditional Machiya are often quite dark), we created a light pit above the staircase and restored the original “Hibukuro”. The whole place has been decorated with various old traditional Japanese art-crafts. The fully renovated townhouse features one traditional tatami mat bedroom (sleeping on a futon) and one Western-style bedroom with two single beds, two toilets (one per floor), sliding wooden doors (some are old original ones), “Shôji and Fusuma” paper doors, modern cypress bathroom, and a traditional "tsubo niwa" (courtyard garden). In the living/dining area, we have a wood dining table with 6 chairs. During the cold winter, you will appreciate the heat coming from the floor both in the living/dining area and the Japanese living space. The house is also equipped with a fully automatic All-In-One Washer/Dryer. The fully equipped modern kitchen will please anyone who wants to cook at home. A large selection of cooking utensils, one induction cooktop, microwave oven/oven, all kinds of appliances such as rice cooker, toaster, blender, electric kettle, regular coffee machine, and dishes, plates, glasses for six. The setting is particularly convenient for people who stay for a longer period and those who also eat at home. And of course, you'll find all the basics such as salt, pepper, oil, sauce, soja, etc. The place is very conveniently located for easy access to all sightseeing sites around Kyoto, and with over 70 m2, it is adequate for a larger group (planned and spacious enough for 6 people). And of course, our guests have unlimited access to superfast (optical fiber) internet access via Wi-Fi throughout the house as well as unlimited Netflix, Youtube, etc. on the flat-screen TV. If this Machiya is not available for your preferred dates, be sure to check out our other places -- go to our profile to find them! As our guests, you'll have all the Gojo Machiya for yourselves and have access to everything it has to offer, traditional lifestyle with modern comfort (with the exception of a closet reserved for housekeeping). We offer 24/7 concierge services (within reason), luggage storage and we're always available for any help necessary for information, preparation, restaurant reservation, suggestions, advice, etc. Our staff is always available by email or phone and we even provide our guests with a local cellphone. We love Kyoto and like to share our interests with our guests. We also have a dedicated website (mykyotomachiya) full of information and pictures to enable our guests to fully explore and enjoy this wonderful city. The house is very conveniently located in Higashiyama, in a quiet residential area near a number of interesting places. Miyagawacho Geisha district is a mere five min away Hanami Koji: Gion Kobu Geisha district: 15 min Kenninji Zen temple: 15 min Toyokuni Jinja shrine: with markets held on 8, 18, 28th of every month: 5 min Sanjusangendo Temple: famous for its amazing 1001 statues of Kannon: 7 min Kiyomizu Dera Temple: one of the most famous temples in Kyoto: 20 min Kyoto National Museum: great source of culture: 7 min Kamo River - a great running course by the river: 3 min Honmachi Koen, a nice little park great for kids, is a mere 1 minute from the house. We are located just behind the Gojo Post Office, less than 20 min away on foot from Kyoto station and the JR lines. Kyomizu-Gojo station (Keihan line) is a few minutes away. Gojo subway station is 18 minutes away. In addition, several Kyoto Bus stops are a mere few minutes away from the house. And there are always taxis available around. We have decorated the house with old traditional Japanese art crafts such as old authentic Samurai armor, traditional wedding Kimono, Japanese dolls, Noh mask, protective Gods against fire (Hotei-san), etc., for a more refined atmosphere. You'll experience the traditional way of living of the people of Kyoto and enjoy a unique cultural experience, with all the modern comfort you can wish for. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fusuma (room partition) - Living room - Separate dining area - Shoji (room divider) - Tatami (woven mat) flooring ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Laundry - All-in-one washer/dryer - Laundry facilities ### Climate control - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In the city centre ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: ベビーベッドが必要な場合は、事前にご連絡ください。 ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file ### Property is also known as Kyoto Gojo Samurai Machiya House Gojo Samurai Machiya House Gojo Samurai Machiya Private vacation home Kyoto Gojo Samurai Machiya Kyoto Kyoto Kyoto Gojo Samurai Machiya Private vacation home Private vacation home Kyoto Gojo Samurai Machiya Kyoto Gojo Samurai Machiya Kyoto Kyoto Gojo Samurai Machiya Kyoto Kyoto Gojo Samurai Machiya Private vacation home 545188 Kyoto Gojo Samurai Machiya Private vacation home Kyoto ## About the area Located in Kyoto, this holiday home is in the city centre. Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting. [Visit our Kyoto travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto.dx6131486) [View more Holiday homes in Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6131486-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=34.996704,135.77081&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:odstEqvt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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rFtUBQXxUn-wKz_x_0cNGj3zJ5M=) Kyoto, Kyoto-fu ### What's nearby - ![Kyoto National Museum which includes a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501435/9b9e4332-b5f3-46f9-8bd7-9ad87aa68d7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kyoto National Museum 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Kyoto_SanjusangendoTemple_501459_04](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501459/24c78aae-3e63-4de3-898a-5256e0ab5ab0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sanjusangen-do Temple 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204513/6a79737b-3e27-46b8-956f-eaa24d1738e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kawaramachi Street 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Tourists are walking on Gion district in Kyoto, Japan.; Shutterstock ID 233755630](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922902319/9a89a7de-fccb-4793-bc5c-96d9661ad676.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hanamikoji Street 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Kiyomizu Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501452/5f96b578-9cf3-4cc3-96a3-bf81a9ebb946.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kiyomizu Temple 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles ### Getting around - Kiyomizu-gojo Station 5 min walk - Gojo Station 14 min walk - Osaka (ITM-Itami) 67 min drive ### Restaurants - cicon 7 min walk - Söt Coffee Roaster Kyoto 5 min walk - Sekki (セツキ) 12 min walk - ラーメン藤 五条店 4 min walk - 辨慶東山店 4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya? ### What time is check-out at Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya? ### Where is Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 34 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katharine M. 9 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A wonderful home. So clean. So comfortable. So well positioned. Absolutely perfect base to explore Kyoto. Hosts were responsive and welcoming. Overall would not hesitate to recommend this (and we will!) ##### Katharine M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph H. 22 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent place to stay Very authentic and charming traditional house. Well located for neighbourhood shops and restaurants. Big recommend! ##### Joseph H. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### cécile d. 5 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### perfect The house was beautiful and clean, a perfect stay for holidays ! ##### cécile d. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Scott f. 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Staff excellent in communication, helpfulness. Location great. Room small, bed great. ##### Scott f. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dimas P. 2 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Stay Everything was just perfect! The Machiya was exactly as described. Samurai Steve was awesome! Akiko san made the check in easy and was always responsive. We loved our stay and would do it again in the future. ##### Dimas P. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy S. 8 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kyoto Stay Our family of five adults had a very comfortable stay here. It felt very authentic and the location allowed us easy access to trains and buses. Actually, we often simply walked. I’d like to add that communication with the host was exceptional. ##### Kathy S. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyoko U. 28 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property Our family of four felt privileged to stay in Akiko and Patrick’s beautiful Machiya. It is in a very convenient, quiet location. We were very comfortable there although my husband who is well over 6 feet tall had to watch his head. ##### Kyoko U. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John R. 2 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Traditional Kyoto We loved staying in this beautiful, well appointed home in a quiet residential neighborhood. We were close enough to shops but far enough away from the noise and congestion of the city. ##### John R. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian M. 15 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible Home In Great Location! Akiko was an incredible host for our family vacation. Her home is truly like living in a museum and so beautiful inside. With a bathroom upstairs and full bath downstairs, we had a very comfortable stay. The location is perfect for walking or catching an Uber. We highly recommend and hope you enjoy it as much as we did. ##### Ian M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary C. 14 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home base in Kyoto! I would highiy recommend this property for your stay in Kyoto! The check in process was super easy and the property is very well located both near the main station and many sights in Kyoto. I loved the neighborhood and it was a nice quiet break from the busy touristy areas of the city. The house was beautful, very clean, and convenient. If you are looking for a more traditional experience, this place was perfect. ##### Mary C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William M. 27 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Once in a lifetime chance. Immerse yourself in the culture of Kyoto. Sure hotels are convenient, staying here I was immersed in daily life of my neighbors. I lived as they did. The machiya was a wonderful lodging experience I will always remember. ##### William M. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Tracey R., Kilaben Bay NSW Australia 12 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely quiet stay This property is in a lovely quiet residential area. Great to escape from the tourist hub that Kyoto is becoming (unfortunately). It is very close to Sanjusangendo temple, the Kyoto museum and walking distance to Kiyomizu-dera and Familymart convenience stores. I found it easy to walk from the house to Shichiyo station. The property has no doubt hosted many visitors and it is showing its age somewhat but it was comfortable in winter with underfloor heating, reverse cycle air-con and a great bath heater. Overall a nice stay - Thank you ##### Tracey R. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorry L. 12 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, great host - 5 stars! I chose this property based on the description and wanting to stay in a traditional Machiya home. Our stay was in the first week of March, and I was also drawn to this particular unit because of the description of heated floors. The unit was warm and welcoming in the cooler weather. The description and photos are accurate, and the location is excellent. It is in a neighborhood, yet within walking distance to a major street with public transportation access. If you have any hesitation to stay in a rental property in Kyoto vs. a hotel, have no fear with this property/these hosts. They have left detailed descriptions of everything you need, how to work and use everything in the unit (with photos), and even helpful tips on getting around to the major tourist sites. The host also is available via email prior to arrival for questions should any arise. The check in/out process was a breeze. You will not regret your decision to stay here! Enjoy! ##### Lorry L. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy Z., Minnesota, USA 22 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location; wonderful property! Akiko and Patrick were easy & responsive to work with before our arrival-- they use a local Machiya property management service for local check in. Our party of 4 (mom + 3 adult daughters) enjoyed this lovingly restored & beautifully decorated Machiya for 8 nights. It is steps outside to a lovely small bell tower & peaceful cemetery behind the house, and 5-10 min walk to several temples & monuments. Family Mart & 7-11 convenient walk 10-15 min. Happy Rokuhara grocery is a little further walk (or taxi), but has all the necessary groceries, with a homegoods store next door. We enjoyed the kitchen amenities, rice cooker, etc for light meals, & found many restaurants walking distance. Very quiet neighborhood-- able to hail taxis (on Uber app) to the alley/ street abut 100 feet from front door. There are address cards to give the taxi drivers on your trip home so it's easy with the language barrier. The steps to the upper level are quite steep, so if mobility is an issue keep this in mind (there is a second toilet upstairs.) We very much appreciated the washer/ dryer, & loved the Japanese bathtub and shower! This location in central Kyoto is great,15 min by taxi to Kyoto train station (major Shinkansen stop!), & convenient to many famous temples & tourist areas. I think this is a property best enjoyed with older responsible kids or adults, as I think the antiques & decor might be a temptation with very young children. Would definitely stay here again! Thank you! ##### Kathy Z. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dominic P. 18 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A very charming home in a nice local neighborhood. Very convenient to the subway and walkable to Gion district and other points of interest. I highly recommend this stay if you’re going to Kyoto! ##### Dominic P. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Casey M. 27 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic stay We loved our stay at this unique location. It is very clean and comfortable. We especially appreciated the modern feel of staying in a traditional Japanese home. Also liked that they gave us coffee and tea to use which was a nice treat. ##### Casey M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Seth G. 4 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Accommodation This place was perfect and greatly enhanced our stay in Kyoto. Would definitely rebook in the future ##### Seth G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonny C., Brisbane, Australia 2 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good times Great location, well considered house. ##### Sonny C. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brendan M. 14 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing My friend and I stayed very briefly, but the management company was very helpful in all facets and the house itself was phenomenal. It wasn’t hard to navigate to some nearby areas. Would recommend. ##### Brendan M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa F. 7 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Graduation Trip Great place and neighborhood. The property is very nice and clean and just like the pictures. It's very conveniece. Walking distance to a lot of places, includes Nishiki market. ##### Lisa F. Stayed 5 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kathleen K. 11 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in, communication #### Japan May 2023 Remarkable - accommodations were immaculate, in a perfect location to explore Japan. Easy access to all public transportation and if you like to cook, Lawson (Japanese Grocery Store) is walking distance and kitchen is well equipped for cooking. ##### Kathleen K. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig W., Bonney Lake, WA, USA 6 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful home base for a week in Kyoto We had stayed at one of this owner’s homes before, so we mostly knew what we would get. We were definitely not disappointed. The house was cozy, comfortable, and worked well as a home base to explore the city. Everything was very clean, very practical, and we had a great stay. ##### Craig W. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 10 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient and comfortable location We enjoyed staying at this lovely house which was convenient to train stations, restaurants, a playground for our little ones. It helped us settle in and feel like home and had everything we needed. Thank you so much! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### colin a. 6 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rice and shrine! Fun. Very Japanese which is why we picked it. A nice peaceful place to come home to. Easy day trips to Nara and Osaka both well worth it. ##### colin a. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monty 10 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This is not a place to stay if you smoke. 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