KKR Kyoto Kuniso

Food is amazing, rest is old and finished

Furniture were new in 1970

I think this hotel it’s a service. It’s very good. 

This is my favourite hotel in Kyoto and I now stay here everytime I visit. This was my fourth stay and as always, I loved it! The hotel is located north of city centre in a quieter area. There are plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants in the area. It takes about 30-40 minutes to walk to the city centre but there are bus stops just a few minutes walk from thte hotel so it is easy to get around. There is a subway station about 15 minute walk away too. I usually drive and there is free car parking at the hotel - just show your ticket when you check-out and they will make sure you can exit without paying. The staff don't speak much English but they are friendly and helpful. The hotel has a great onsen, both indoor and a lovely outdoor onsen set in a small garden. The hotel is right next to the river, and there is a private path from the hotel to the riverside. I usually just get breakfast when I stay, but I sometimes get dinner too. The dinner is kaiseki (traditional Japanese cuisine) and is delicious! It is a set menu that changes every night and consists of many small courses, including seafood, meat, vegetables, rice, and dessert. I would definitely recommend this as a great way to experience a kaiseki dinner at a reasonable price. You have to agree the time for dinner and breakfast when you check-in and must check-in before 7pm if you want dinner that night. Breakfast is also a set menu that changes and is mostly Japanese (one morning I had bacon and egg but the majority of it was Japanese). This is not a 'tourist' hotel and everytime I have stayed, I have been the only non-Japanese guest. I heartily recommend this hotel if you want a genuine Japanese experience and are looking for a quieter location out of the city centre.

Clean and excellent room condition.

10am checkout is too early

A very traditional Japanese Hotel, beautiful gardens on the river.

The double room we had was so small that we only stayed one night not 4. We asked to change rooms and were told there were none. Fair enough we understood that so booked another hotel. Then the next day when we went to check out and move into our other hotel they all of a sudden found the perfect room for us. unfortunately it was too late as we had paid for the other hotel. it was a shame they didn’t take us more seriously and offer us that room when I asked to be moved, I was even prepared to pay extra. If you don’t get the shoe box it’s a great place to stay.

The onsen was the best part

The rooms weren’t cool, so if you have high body temperature you’ll sweat through the night.

Location was excellent! It's situated right next to Kamo River which was just so beautiful and there is a park that stretches alongside it. The ryokan itself is also very nicely done with a zen garden. The onsen was wonderful and well equipped. It had a hot spring feel to it. The kaiseki breakfast was top notch. Special mention goes to the milk which is really tasty. Room was great. It was big and spacious and the window view of the river and the trees just mesmerizes you.

I didn't like the fact that all the rooms' AC units followed a central AC so it was only blowing hot air during the cool spring season. And the reason I mention this is that lots of the rooms are facing the morning and afternoon sun so when you're out and the windows are closed, the room becomes an oven. And you don't have cold air from the AC to cool it down since it's controlled centrally.

The hotel is quiet and clean

location is not near to train station

I booked this place for the onsen and was not disappointed about it. The rest was okay. Clean and nice service, great sencha green tea bags in the room.

A lot of outdated info on the card given to people in English. I thought it was breakfast included but you had to pay extra for it (might have been my error). Not a comfortable bed or pillow. Tiny room, couldn't sit at the desk! The rooms are not soundproof, can hear people walking in the corridor.

Only the hot water in the onsen but not the onsen as facility.

The staff was with very poor English, the furniture was 40+ years old , the service was terrible. The view was the neighbors terrace in hand distance...Check it not before 15:00 pm and check out no later than 10:00 in the morning... so 19 hours for 100 USD - this - 10 value for the money! Avoid this hotel at any other options! The room was 4,5 scuer metters!?!