Hotel HMI di Kyoto

The place overall has a cute theme and is suitable for guests ranging from solo travellers to families. On the reception floor, there is a communal area with amenities available such as free bread and coffee and even board games and a TV. The rooms are very clean, although the lighting is not very good and the room is relatively dark. The location of the hotel is okay, it is not near a train station but is next to a bus stop that has many buses that lead directly to the city center but since the buses in kyoto are one-time fares, it isn’t very worth it to pay per trip everyday to ride the bus for 1-2 stops. The staff are accommodating and helpful. The rooms do not provide mini bars but they are able to help store baggage easily before check in and other items that require refrigeration for free. The hotel provides new towels everyday but only provide making the bed or changing sheets as an added cost. The hotel provides 3 washers and 3 dryers in the communal area which are self-service and not managed by the staff. Many guests hogged the dryers continuously and late into the night which was frustrating for other guests who were able to wash our clothes but had to wait for hours just to use the dryers.

This hotel has wonderful costumer services and the employees speak many languages. Right up the street there is a 7/11 store for all your snack run, there are cafe and restaurant within walking distance. The Karasuma-Oike station is literally 3-5 minutes walk. The best part is the traveler’s store that is about a 10 min walk. I been wanting to go there and finally got to visit it. This store has stationary items such as notebooks that can have you record your journey.

Terletak di tengah-tengah stesen Kyoto, Ala Hotel Kyoto menawarkan oasis yang tenang di tengah-tengah pemandangan bandar yang sibuk, dengan akses mudah ke pelbagai tarikan pelancong dan hidangan masakan. Terletak di sepanjang jalan yang meriah yang dihiasi dengan restoran daging lembu yang lazat dan bersebelahan dengan kedai ubat 24 jam yang menawarkan harga yang kompetitif untuk kosmetik dan ubat-ubatan, lokasi hotel menjanjikan kemudahan dan menyelami budaya tempatan. Sebuah penubuhan yang agak baru, Ala Hotel Kyoto menawarkan salah satu onsen luar terbaik yang pernah saya temui dalam perjalanan saya. Terletak di tingkat 10, onsen ini disertai dengan ruang istirahat zen yang tenang, sesuai untuk berehat selepas berendam atau menunggu penyiapan pakaian. Walaupun perkhidmatan dobi adalah percuma, tetamu harus ambil perhatian bahawa detergen tidak disediakan. Walaupun makanan ringan percuma tidak ada, kemudahan onsen yang luas dan suasana tenang mengimbangi pengawasan tersebut. Walau bagaimanapun, perlu dinyatakan bahawa waktu operasi onsen adalah agak terhad, ditutup pada pukul 11 ​​malam setiap malam, dengan hanya dua pengering rambut tersedia. Apabila memasuki bilik, saya terkejut dengan keluasannya—cukup untuk memuatkan tiga bagasi dengan selesa. Kemuncaknya, sudah pasti, adalah tab mandi yang memberikan pemandangan persekitaran hotel yang menakjubkan, sesuai untuk berendam dalam keindahan matahari terbit atau terbenam. Lengkap dengan akses kepada YouTube dan Netflix, bilik ini menyediakan banyak pilihan hiburan. Untuk hidangan yang menyenangkan, nikmati aiskrim hidangan lembut dari kafe bersebelahan dengan hotel—kesimpulan yang ideal untuk hari penerokaan. Katil memancarkan keselesaan, manakala penambahan sofa berhampiran pintu masuk menyediakan tempat yang selesa untuk berehat tanpa mengotorkan peralatan tempat tidur dengan pakaian luar. Secara keseluruhannya, walaupun Ala Hotel Kyoto mungkin kekurangan kemudahan tertentu, penginapannya yang luas, lokasi yang strategik dan harga yang berpatutan menjadikannya pilihan yang menonjol untuk pelancong yang mencari ketenangan dan kemudahan dalam ukuran yang sama.

Very near to Koyto station, only need 7 mins walk. There are a lot of restaurants, shops, malls, a supermarket in the station. Staff are nice and helpful. There is self laundry service inside the hotel. We shall visit again next time.

Very clean, pleasant. Best part by far: unlimited free use of their two onsen public baths (men’s & women’s alternate daily—look for blue flag for men, red for women) each with shower area, hot bath, warm bath with jets. Upstairs cold bath, sauna with TV, and outdoor bath. Silly me couldn’t open door and thought bath was shut -forgot they slide like a barn door! Wash first in the station-bring nothing in with you, baskets in changing area and lock box do room key before entryway. Baths open 6 am to 11 pm. Great after long day sightseeing. Ryokan provides bathrobes and obi sash, slippers and towels in your room. Quintessential Japanese guest rooms with tatami rice straw mats, futon, and cushion for low table. Hot pot in room for the complimentary green tea and sweet. Staff very friendly and helpful. Massages reservations available after 1 PM to 9. $60/hour. M Checkout 7-10. Cool little neighborhood. 15 minute walk to Kyoto station. Walking distance to UNESCO Toji Temple and several other temples. Easy to catch bus nearby.

The hotel look grand but lack of assistance with luggage. Despite there being staff members present at the front gate, no one offered to help arrange or carry our luggage to room. Additionally, upon arrival, there was no assistance provided to unload the luggages onto a cart.This lack of support was disappointing especially considering the standard one would expect from 4-star hotel. Absence of directory signage directing guest to washroom and lift in the hotel as well. I had to search around the washroom with my young children, leaving the luggage in the hotel lobby, and the staff were reluctant to direct us precisely.

I defintely choose to come back this hotel. It is located at a peacful street even thought its the main str, many restaurants, convenience stores nearby. The hotel is clean, full of amenities, and they have public bath opens early morning till late nite. The room is bigger than i thought, but a tiny bathroom which is fine for us ~ :) Staffs are friendly . Thanks

My booking was initially for a 46m² Connecting Room but was informed by hotel that my reservation was for 28m² Standard Quad Room. Chose to proceed after Trip proposed a solution. Hotel Location is very convenient, so near to Kyoto Station. There is a nice lounge area that provides free beverages for hotel guests between 2-8pm. Staff are very friendly, polite and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the Hotel buffet beakfast too. Hotel even provided luggage storage for us (till 8+pm) after we checked out. We really enjoyed the stay at the hotel!

This is my second time staying at this hotel and the services remains top notch. Loved that it is near Kyoto Station and accessible to trains and modes of transport. It’s also near shopping malls and ease of shopping makes it convenient for travellers. Food and dining options are plenty and good for everyone