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Karasuma Kyoto Hotel


Karasuma Kyoto Hotel
Hotel class 3 of 5
Karasuma Shijo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8412, Japan
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3 of 5 stars
syrupmaple 5 contributions
Melbourne
Jun 14, 2009 | Trip type: Family

We stayed in a triple room for about three nights recently. The room was very small, worsened by the fact that the sofa had been stretched into a third bed. There was really very little room to move. The bathroom was also tiny. The furnishing were old. Everything, however, was clean. They also supplied toothbrushes, toothpaste, hair brushes, razors, shower... more

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4 of 5 stars
redrat72 8 contributions
Strasshof
May 20, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

Located north of Kyoto station, the Karasuma Hotel is a good base for sightseeing as it is quite in the center of all attractions. The standard rooms are very spacious and put other japanese, but also englisch and dutch rooms to shame. Breakfast is rather uncharming but extensive, front desk and room service are the usual high standard in Japan. more

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4 of 5 stars
nibnord 5 contributions
Birmingham, United Kingdom
May 12, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

First of all I must say that we got this hotel half price through Expedia and that is why it has got this mark for value. The hotel is pretty easy to find, right next to the subway station although you could walk from Kyoto station if you're brave. A subway ticket for the day is only about 600 Yen... more

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4 of 5 stars
chiliapple 8 contributions
Manila
Apr 30, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This hotel was booked with a Shinkasen Tour on JTB. It is just a few steps from the Shijo Stn.... Great as a base for sightseeing in Kyoto. (Tip: Purchase a One or Two Day Subway Pass). Nishiki Food Market, Major Department Stores, and Shopping Arcades are a mere 15 minutes away by foot. Gion may also be reached on... more

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4 of 5 stars
Cakes71 3 contributions
Singapore
Apr 21, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Got more than we expected.Hotel quite dated but unbeatable sincere service from staff at reception and excellent location along one of Kyoto's main streets- we literally walked everywhere. Doesn't hurt to have a Starbucks at the lobby. Rooms,though dated, are pretty big for Japan. If you can, request for one of the corner rooms- we got one and it was... more

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4 of 5 stars
mick59Australia 4 contributions
australia
Apr 10, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

karasuma kyoto hotel had great position for travel , walking distance to gion and right next to the subway which made it easy to get around. The room was a good size for japan even a couch, a little outdated but very clean and we asked for a non smoking room and got it the staff where helpful and spoke... more

Just OK
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3 of 5 stars
Alexandre_Barreto 10 contributions
Brasilia, Brasil
Feb 25, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We got this hotel buying the package Bullet Train + Hotel, via japanicam.com, which is a very very good value for money (at the end, the hotel costs almost nothing). The hotel itself is OK, but nothing exceptional. As the pros we can mention the proximity to the metro and bus stops, the central location, the friendly staff (very helpful... more

Nice hotel
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4 of 5 stars
antoh 3 contributions
Sydney, Australia
Feb 13, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This was a relatively large hotel, and in a great location in my opinion. It was close to the main street with shops and restaurants, and right next to a subway station. Found it very easy too to catch the buses to the main sightseeing areas around Kyoto. For us, we also thought that the room was very spacious (relative... more

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3 of 5 stars
sanco03 2 contributions
sanco03
Jan 12, 2009

This hotel is very easy to find after you get out of the station. There's a Starbucks right out of the entrance, can't miss it! The room size was decent. The bathroom still had a tub, but the rooms seemed quite outdated. There was also free internet in the room provided you have a LAN connection. The hotel served it's... more

Great
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5 of 5 stars
triper_80 132 contributions
Paris, France
Sep 17, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Very calm, very nice, very clean. Employees are very helpful and cheerful. There are often discount when you book directly on the hotel website. For Japan it was very cheap. Location is very good : crossing of Shijo and Karasuma. more

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Karasuma Kyoto Hotel Address

Karasuma Shijo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8412, Japan