After long days in wonderful Kyoto it was good to get back to the quiet grounds and clean reasonably big rooms of this hotel. My husband 10year old son and I had the best sleeps. Yes it is out of the way but it's nice to wake up and come home to the setting and peacefulness. Buy a rail Y600/day... more

Kyoto is a special place. That is why you are going there.....If you are going to see Japan and the cradle of Japanese history then you should also stay in comfortable luxury. The Grand Prince is at the end of the line north of the city and surrounded by woods and very typical Japanese suburbia. It is lovely to be... more

Decided to stay out of town, for both cost reasons and the fact that the hotel did have good reviews and larger rooms. Arriving from the subway station the hotels easy to get to walking and is signposted(your also at the end of the subway line). First impression of the lobby area was not that inviting really, very bland and... more

Stayed there in 2007 during the cherry blossom season. Couldn't find a room in other hotel, so I stayed in this one. When I was there, the room just finished renovation. The room is nice, very big by japanese standard. And the bathroom is big too. I like the design of the building. So, 60s, yet still looks young. I... more

The Welcome Counter at Kyoto Station was a great convenience. Our luggage was delivered to the hotel which freed us to see Kyoto unencumbered. Though the hotel was some distance from the city centre, we enjoyed the secluded location. There are some beautiful parks surrounding the hotel. We obtained Day Pass fo th metro and used it to sightsee all... more

Stayed here for conference in center across the street and accommodations had been booked by the travel agent for our professional organization. This was my husband's and my first trip to Japan - so was not quite sure what to expect, especially given the reviews about being so far out of the way. Have to say we were very pleasantly... more

I would recommend this hotel & I do not regret my stay although there is some points to mention. Weaknesses: - Far from city center (30 mins tube) - Out-of-fashion, it can be funny if you imagine being in "Back from the future" in the 80ies (check out the room's photos) - TV with 5 channels Strenghts: - More a... more

Stayed for a meeting three nights. Location very close to convention center and great for business and work, but not for visiting kyoto. Nice park close by to walk around. No gym for a hotel this large. Restaraunts and room service close early. Staff speak english poorly, although very polite. more

Excellent value if booked through expedia or other similar agencies, otherwise expensive if booked directly. Other users said it was far, but it is actually conveniently located near a subway stop (last north stop on the Karasuma line). You only travel four extra stops on the subway compared to a more central location, but you get a top quality hotel... more