The location of this hotel is fabulous! There are many restaurants, shops, etc just out your door and because it is such a central area, you can catch a bus to anywhere just outside the door. Buy a daily bus pass at the hotel desk and use the buses in Kyoto. It will save you a lot of time and they are not difficult to figure out. We had a triple room, which looked as though it was a double room with an extra bed shoved in. It was very tight for 3 people. The bathroom was a single unit--looked like an airplane bathroom with a shower. However, everything was extremely clean and there was air conditioning. They also have a free laundry facility, though it serves the entire hotel, so often busy. I thought this hotel was rather expensive for such a tiny room and no other amenities, but I think Kyoto has high prices and you are paying for the excellent location at this hotel.