We visited Kyoto in April and stayed here based on suggestions in the forums. However, the rooms were tiny, so be forewarned. The other problem was, because our room fronted Kawaramachi-dori, one of the main night thoroughfares of Kyoto, noise was a problem particularly if one has to open the double-paned window for ventilation. It was the transitional season in Kyoto, and when we asked about the non-functioning air-conditioning, the management told us that it had not been turned on yet. Otherwise, the service and cleanliness of the rooms are decent by Japanese standards. If deciding to stay here, I suggest asking for a room which faces away from Kawaramachi-dori.