We stayed here three days as part of a tour booked through NTA . The location is right across from the train station and within walking distance of many shops and restaurants.

Even though our room was on the side overlooking the train station it was quiet. Not a luxury suite, but comfortable and clean.

There were three restaurants on site, and we chose the buffet that included both Japanese and American dishes. This gave us the opportunity to sample a small bite of many Japanese dishes without commiting to an entire plateful. My husband especially liked the salad bar that was part of breakfast.

A good choice for the traveler who is using public transportation.

We stayed at the new wing of the hotel, so the rooms are relatively new and clean. Didn't encounter the bed bugs problem faced by earlier reviewers. We were actually quite impressed with the standards, but the room rate was pricey. The breakfast at the various restaurants (breakfast included with the stay) was not impressive - very common fare. In addition, the tray given to you for your convenience made the breakfast experience remind you of your school days -in the canteen having to carry your food in a tray. Very very bad idea.

The biggest plus point if you choose this hotel is the convenience to both the Shinkansen (bullet train) station and the main bus terminal. There is also a direct coach service to the Osaka international airport within 5 mins from the hotel.

I booked too late to get one of the better reviewed hotels in Kyoto,
but wasn't dissappointed with this hotel. Location is the main reason to choose this hotel (accross the street from the main railway station, but it is also clean with all the basic amenities.
If you don't need to get pampered with all the luxury, this is a solid 3-star hotel.

The hotel is situated across the road from the JR Kyoto Station. It has a drinks vending machine and a free ice machine on our floor. On the ground floor near the new wing are vending machines for hot snacks, etc. Room size is acceptable but bathroom is on the small side.

In the station are shops, restaurants, bakeries, pharmacists, convenience stores and even a McDonalds. The Japanese restaurants there are frequented by the commuters. It is worth a try as the price is quite reasonable. There are pictures or wax models of the various dishes available. One can then point and choose. Going across the railway line by the internal stairways will lead to a shopping and restaurant complex. The Isetan department store is located here with basement food outlets. On the top floors are some nice restaurants where they speak a bit of English. Many of the popular restaurants you have to queue up and they provide chairs for you sit while waiting.