Great location and easy to find with only a short walk from the station. After spending 2 weeks travelling Japan, Hotel Kuu Kyoto was one of our favourites and we would stay here again without hesitation. We opted in for breakfast which was the right decision as there was a good variety with a mix of Japanese and western options with juices, tea and coffees. There were also options which the chefs would cook on request such as omelettes and french toast. Majority of the staff also spoke English and were so helpful by looking after our luggage before check in and would greet us each time we went past. Also one member of staff was super helpful and although there was a slight language barrier with the help of google translate he went above and beyond to help send our luggage to the next hotel, the following morning I also asked if he could call the next hotel to confirm they would be ok to receive the luggage before our arrival and all went smoothly. Very impressed with our time here and truly wish we had spent longer in Kyoto and at this hotel that the 2 nights we were here.

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Terrific location! Right opposite the Higashi Hongan-ji temple which made hotel very easy to find. The onsen (sento) facilities were great. There is a large and small onsen which alternate between days for use between men and women. The larger onsen has a nice outdoor plunge pool as well as a sauna and cold water plunge indoors. Very relaxing after a hard days sightseeing. Rooms were a good size. I was sharing a twin room. Breakfast was very nice with a selection of mostly Japanese food however there were also western style options so you won’t go hungry.

Bathrooms were compact but comfortable. It is Japan after all and space is limited.

Location, close to Kyoto station, mall, bus and metro station. A step outside and you are greeted by the the imposing Higashi Hongan ji Temple. Very pretty at night. You can walk around the area quietly at night and it's safe. There are plenty of restaurants nearby. It's hard to pick. The place is always neat and clean. You have option to skip bedsheets change if you're kind of neat freak, environment conscious, OCD like me. The staff are excellent, very helpful. Breakfast options were good sourced locally. The roof deck was pretty though it's only open until 9pm. Its summer so it's hot and humid I didn't enjoy it. It will be nice in spring and fall. The Onsen and sauna was a plus. It's small but if you go on quiet hrs you can enjoy it with only few person around. I love how the hotel is not too big. I feel personally taken care of by the hotel staff. I will stay here again when I get the chance to come and visit Kyoto again.

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The room was comfortable and the bathroom well appointed, good shower. The beds were comfortable. The staff were very helpful in booking dinner reservations at local restaurants. The spa is a nice touch especially after a long day sight seeing. The breakfast is very good with many options. It's a great location near the train station and easy access to Gion and buses/trains to all over.

The coffee at breakfast wasn't great in my opinion - a machine dispensed espresso and regular coffee. There is a machine in the lobby that exchanges foreign cash for Yen. I tried it once and was given quite a low exchange rate - it may not be controlled by the hotel, but anyway, just FYI. At least it's an option if you're on your last day or two and just need a few yen to finish your trip.

Excellent location. 10 minute walk from Kyoto station, so many busses and subways to easily go anywhere. Yet really peaceful and quiet. Stunning temple across the street. Yet still peacefully quiet. Weird, but true. Breakfast is really good. Compared with the fabulous buffets we've experienced, seemed lackluster when we first saw it. But it's really nice to sit for a leisurely, filling breakfast that really has a fair selection of quality Western and Japanese savories and sweets. And the loveliest staff. Traditional Japanese bath is complimentary and we'd never tried it before. So good after a long day of walking. Laundry for just 500 yen wash and dry, detergent included. But a bit inconveniently located from our room to go back and forth.

We're there 5 nights, so drawers to unpack into would have kept us better organized than living out of a suitcase. But the room was a good size and everything else was excellent.

Room had everything we needed. The view of the temple was special. It was the small touches in communicating details that made us feel well taken care of - small notes that indicated that cups and slippers were sanitised, a QR code in the lift that showed how many people were using the onsen in real-time, spring water sent directly to our taps, the choice of coffee bag from a famous kyoto coffee chain etc. They made our stay memorable. However, what left a deep impression was the thoughtful and meticulous staff. It was my third time in Japan and I had yet to see such meticulous service elsewhere. Firstly, when I requested for luggage forwarding service at the reception, the staff by the name of YH Choi measured my luggages and suggested that I try to zip up the extension part of my luggage so the luggage could fit the smaller size that cost less to send. Secondly, they called up the hotel that I was forwarding to make sure the hotel (in Tokyo) reception had someone to pick up my luggages within the stated time (my first time seeing a hotel that does this). When they couldn't reach the hotel, they continued to call different branches to make sure they reached someone. Thirdly, I had carelessly forgotten to mention that my luggages were supposed to reach Tokyo several days later, not the next day. I only remembered this 1.5 hours after I checked out and when I checked my booking app, I realised that Mr Choi had messaged and informed me that he had spoken to my hotel in Tokyo and noticed that my check-in date was a few days later and they changed my luggages' arrival date accordingly (the Tokyo hotel didn't have space to store luggage for several days). I felt so fortunate that this mistake(first time ever) was made when I was staying here. This incident demonstrated how well-trained the staff are and the good values of this hotel. I will return to stay in the future, something I don't usually do as I like experiencing different hotels.

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Really great, near the main station so you can walk to the hotel. You can then go everywhere to the main sites with the bus (you can pay with the ic card, but also with coins on the bus)..so good and convenient location. Loved the view of the temple and the room was spacious for three people. The breakfast was really great, didn’t expect much and was pleasantly surprised. It was a buffet with Japanese and Western food, and also high quality. The staff was friendly and it was no problem holding our luggage before check-in and after. Would come again.

It’s not as unique as a ryokan (that we stayed for one night and here two nights), but we liked that here it also had a little of the Japanese (traditional) style in the rooms

I had a wonderful experience at Hotel Kuu Kyoto! Although the room was a bit small, it was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything needed for a pleasant stay. The hotel staff were outstanding, always friendly and ready to help with any requests, making my visit truly enjoyable. The hotel's location is excellent, very close to Kyoto Train Station, making it incredibly convenient. The modern decor and warm ambiance added to the charm of this cozy hotel. I highly recommend Hotel Kuu Kyoto for anyone looking for a comfortable and conveniently located place to stay.

I stayed at Kuu Kyoto in room Room 503 (top floor) with a direct view of the temple. Wow, what a pleasure waking up to that sight each morning! That’s a memory one is unlikely to ever forget and worth the upgrade. The hotel is small allowing for unmatched personal attention that you would otherwise won’t get at a large hotel. The onsen is lovely. The hotel is about 8 minutes walking distance from Kyoto station but is definitely worth it for the temple view and ambience. Buffet breakfast (in my room rate), with Japanese and European choices, includes made-to-order omelet and French toast. Overall, I highly recommend this hotel.

I only wish the hotel replaced the window with a clear window as opposed to one that seemed to have some lines/design integrated into it. They also have laundry machines (very helpful), but I wished they replaced it with a) larger capacity and b) more modern single piece all-in-one washer & dryer that you find in other hotels. This will help save tourist time. Room 503 needs to replace the couch. While the bed is thick, it is mediocre and doesn’t feel great for this premium room, so that too needs to be replaced. I also wish the hotel had thicker pillows.

The hotel's location is excellent within walking distance of the railway station. The hotel was very clean, everything worked well and the staff was very polite and helpful. A reasonably priced hotel can't get any better than this.

At breakfest all the food were very small. I would have especially liked larger pieces of bread. It would also have been good to have cheese or ham with the bread. Otherwise, I was very satisfied with the breakfast. The breakfast was very tasty and varied.