Villa Sanjo Muromachi Kyoto

Location: 375, Ennogyouja-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8174, Kyoto, JP

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Instructions: To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Japanese breakfast can be requested onsite for an additional fee.

Amenities & Facilities

• Free WiFi
• 24-hour front desk
• Terrace
• Luggage storage
• Concierge service
• Elevator
• Bicycle rentals nearby
• Breakfast available (surcharge)
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Smoke-free property
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Free wired internet

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (for 1-3 persons)

  2 Large Twin Beds

  452 sq feet

  
  

  Relax - Indoor private bath (no minerals)

  Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)

  Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower

  Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 5 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Bottle of water
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Separate bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Indoor private bath (no mineral springs)

• Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking(Travelers' Choice Best of the Best 2020)

  1 King Bed

  431 sq feet

  
  

  Relax - Indoor private bath (no minerals)

  Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)

  Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower

  Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; cribs (surcharge) available on request

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning

  Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Bottle of water
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Indoor private bath (no mineral springs)

• Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  1 Queen Bed

  269 sq feet

  
  

  Relax - Indoor private bath (no minerals)

  Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)

  Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower

  Practical - Safe, desk, and phone

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning

  Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Bottle of water
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Indoor private bath (no mineral springs)

• Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony(Travelers' Choice Best of the Best 2020)

  1 Queen Bed

  Features a private balcony/patio

  
  

  Relax - Indoor private bath (no minerals)

  Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)

  Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower

  Practical - Safe, desk, and phone

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning

  Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Bottle of water
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Balcony or patio
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Indoor private bath (no mineral springs)

• Family Suite, Twin Room (Maisonette)

  2 Large Twin Beds

  699-sq-foot soundproofed room with a deck/patio

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom

  Relax - Indoor private bath (no minerals)

  Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)

  Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower

  Practical - Yard, safe, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 6 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Bottle of water
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Yard
  • Premium bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Separate bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Indoor private bath (no mineral springs)
  • Deck or patio

Guest Reviews

• Peter (10/5): - My wife and I traveled to Kyoto as part of our first trip to Japan and we both agreed, without a doubt Villa Sanjo Muromachi was a - of not the - highlight of our trip. A beautiful boutique hotel with spacious rooms, beautifully decored that make you feel right at home in the heart of historic and charming Kyoto. We opted to have breakfast served to our room and specifically the Japanese version which we did not regret. The service is top notch and especially the bartender. First rate cocktails 😉 Thank you!
• Rosanne (10/5): Perfect Small Hotel in the City - Our stay was lovely. Located on a quiet street but close to everything, spacious rooms, great service, upscale design. The hotel was even able to have 2 bicycles delived to us at the hotel within 30 minutes.
• Alina (10/5): - Very lovely boutique hotel. Beds a little firmer than expected but wonderful hotel overall!
• Liana (10/5): - The room was spacious and beautiful with all the amenities you need. The staff was wonderful and made us feel so welcome. They received our luggage and brought it to our room and also booked a taxi for us on our last day. Very short walk to a train station and shops and restaurants.
• Charles (10/5): - Loved this boutique hotel experience in a large city.
• Natasha (8/5): - The staff and service we received was excellent. The room was massive and fantastic.
• Ali (10/5): - Very nice and personable hotel in a great area, away from the hustle and bustle of Kyoto proper. Room was spacious. Beautiful balcony. Staff were very pleasant.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Recommend - Loved staying here
• Henry (10/5): - Friendly and helpful staff. Wonderful bar. Great location. Fabulous bathtub, comfortable bed.
• Chris (10/5): - Great hotel a quick walk from the subway and surrounded by amazing shopping and food. Great central location to hop around the city and see all the attractions!
• Lynda (10/5): - Beautiful hotel. Highly recommend.
• Albert (10/5): Best Hotel in Kyoto! - Beautiful Boutique hotel perfectly located in Kyoto. Only 12 rooms in the hotel so you get personalized service the entire stay. Plenty of English speakers so communication was never a problem.
• Michael (10/5): - Lovely boutique hotel. Away from the hustle and bustle, but an easy walk to endless shopping and dining.
• Ryon (10/5): - The service of the staff was excellent and the room was great.
• Jackson Lai Hang (10/5): - Will stay again.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Layout - The layout, at least on our floor, 3rd, was 3 rooms on the floor. Our two bed room was at the front. Our parents King bed room was in the middle with only a lightwell. Then there was a rear room. Breakfast must be arranged each day at least 24hr in advance. Love the couch in the room. Great shower and bath area. Comfortable Beds. AC works very well. Not sure if there was any individual heat or if it was a whole bldg system. Location is very convenient for getting around. In our room there wasn't good space for very large suitcases. Ther was one rack in the closet which worked ok and floor space near the couch/coffee table
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Beautiful boutique-style hotel. Clean room. Large tub and spacious restroom. Very polite staff and friendly bar. Easy access to subway station to the NE. My new preferred hotel in Kyoto!
• Teresa (10/5): - Excellent!
• Lynette (10/5): - This is a hidden gem of a hotel! Love it. Love the staff they bend over backwards to help you with their kindness. Lovely room, love the bathroom and the shower pressure is amazing! 10/10
• Susan (10/5): - This is a great place to stay. Very clean, intimate with only 12 rooms and a wonderful front desk/concierge staff. Friendly helpful in every way. great communication from the hotel prior to arrival on best way to get them from the train station. welcome drink on arrival and the hotel room was perfect for us. Hotel is close to some of the wonderful Kyoto sights and train station. great location!!!! We will stay there again.
• Tiffany (10/5): - My husband and I just checked out of here after staying 3 nights, and this boutique hotel is impeccable. We both work in the hospitality industry and cannot say enough good things about this place. The location is perfectly central and convenient from Kyoto Station, and all other attractions. There's a 7/11, Starbucks reserve nearby, and one of the best bakeries just next door. The service is impeccable from the receptionists to the bartender. The amenities in the room are very well thought out. I loved the lavender soak that they offered us. There's also a booklet of information about Kyoto too. I had booked the Maisonette Suite for the two of us, and it was very spacious, with a gorgeous bathroom equipped with separate tub and the best shower I have ever experienced. Search no further. This is the place to stay in your trip.
• peter (10/5): Amazing boutique Hotel - This is one of the best boutique Hotels i have stayed in and I've been in a few. The staff are awesome and the facilities and location are fantastic. A big thank you to all involved with this Hotel
• Diana (10/5): - A local charm. Super friendly and helpful staff. Service is beyond expectations.
• Nigel (10/5): - Excellent service, ideally situated for transportation and sightseeing. v very pleasant decor
• Marisa (10/5): - This little spot is a sophisticated hideaway in the midst of bustling Kyoto. Rooms are really spacious, even from an American standpoint, the bathroom is lovely and the staff are sweet and eager to please. There is a nice little lobby/sitting room and a super-stocked bar if you are in the mood for a cocktail. Breakfast is big and a nice blend of West meets East. This will certainly be my homebase in Kyoto when I am not staying at The Mitsui or the Park Hyatt for work.
• Alan (6/5): - Nice small boutique hotel. I expected something a bit more for the price though.
• Masakazu (10/5): - 2nd-time stay there. An excellent petit hotel in a convenient location.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Awesome hotel all around. Service and location just what we wanted
• Verified traveler (10/5): - My family and I truly enjoyed our stay. Villa Sanjo Muromachi was incredibly relaxing from the moment we arrived. The staff were all so sweet and accommodating. They even held our luggage after we checked out for several hours so we could continue our visit in Kyoto. Our room was very clean and the amenities were wonderful. The hotel was more conveniently located than I expected. While on a quiet residential like street, it still offered the conveniences of a 7-11 across the street and a bakery next door. (Unfortunately, the bakery was closed when we were there as it was New Years Day, but other reviews prior to our visit talked about it being wonderful as well.) It was a beautiful and enjoyable walk to all of the excitement of Teramachi-dori. Teramachi-dori is an area filled with many local shops and restaurants. We really enjoyed it. As for convenience to the airport it was simply a 15 minute taxi ride. The train is also very close. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
• Verified traveler (2/5): - The staff was very rude here and our room was quite messy when we checked in. It looked like they had not changed the bedding from the past person that stayed there. Tried to get a partial reimbursement. They did nothing.
• Alyson (10/5): - We had an amazing stay at this hotel! The staff was extremely hospitable, assisting in reservations and research on locations we were looking to visit. We came over the New year holiday so several restaurants/shops were closed and they assisted in researching this for us. The rooms were very luxurious and spacious for Japan. Would recommend staying here and we look forward to visiting again.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Staff was very helpful. Assisted with getting transportation arranged. Treated us to a very nice breakfast every morning.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - 12 unit, newer, boutique hotel. Great, modern clean rooms. Good service, and in convenient location. Great bakery next door.
• ChristopherCurt (8/5): - The property is excellent, and perfectly situated in Kyoto. The breakfasts were exactly the same every other day, and not very good. They should either do Japanese style, or learn to prepare food western style.
• Andrew (10/5): - Stylish boutique hotel. Large comfortable room and bathroom. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast. Good value. The best hotel we stayed in on our trip during the Rugby World Cup.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - We loved the location. We stayed 5 nights at this beautiful boutique hotel. The spacious & immaculate rooms. The staff were amazing. So helpful with directions & booking reservations at restaurants. The hotel breakfasts were very generous & delicious. Every restaurant recommendation was outstanding. There is a fabulous bakery, Fiveran, right next door. We loved it. Our only regret is that we didn’t stay longer.
• LAH (10/5): - Exceptional hotel and service. Great room and amenities with attention to detail. Excellent coffee in the room plus plenty of water. The staff helped us tremendously prior to arrival with reservations. They offered excellent restaurant recommendations when we couldn’t get in where we wanted to go. They even sent us directions in advance of our arrival without our inquiry. Location is great 15 minute walk to Nishiki Market and 25 minutes to Gion. They really went out of their way to make our stay in Kyoto memorable. Top notch.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Great boutique hotel in good location. Staff was lovely.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Very clean with really nice rooms and a helpful staff.
• Ysquared (10/5): - Nice boutique property that is well located. Rooms were well appointed and comfortable. Service was terrific.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - A lovely calm oasis. The room was well designed - and relatively spacious by Japanese standards. The staff were simply lovely - very warm and hospitable.
• Leslie (10/5): Tiny gem, 5 stars! - Wow! What a great value for service and style! This was my favorite place we have stayed in Japan so far. The staff were friendly, spoke excellent English and not too fussy. The room was fantastic - comfy bed, great pillows, spotlessly clean, hot shower with excellent water pressure, everything was A++. Would definitely stay here again!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Villa Sanjo Muromachi was amazing - a comfortable, clean, friendly small hotel in the middle of Kyoto.
• lorie (10/5): Amazing hotel and service! - My husband and I really loved this hotel. It’s located in a perfect location. Away from the crowds but not to far of a walk from Nishiki Market, shopping centers and the train station. The staff was super attentive and amazing. Walking in was a breeze. The hotel isn’t huge but it’s the perfect size and the rooms were super spacious than I expected. Once you walk in the entire hotel had an amazing smell for soft flowers. It was just amazing! The front desk greeted us and gave us two glasses of sweetened ice green tea. It was so delicious I even asked where it was from and they recommended the matcha shop where they purchased it from. My husband and I got the standard room which was just perfect for us. It came with a mini fridge, seating area, big bathroom with a separate tub and shower. I just loved this hotel so much. The hotel is located right in front of a 7/11 too which was super convenient when we needed to grab snacks or drinks. There’s a super cute bakery shop next door that I recommend. Overall, would definitely recommend this hotel again and would definitely come back. The service was amazing! Makes me love Kyoto even more!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Very friendly in a charming part of Kyoto Hrlpful staff
• Mary (10/5): - He had SUCH a wonderful stay at this property - the staff were all absolutely wonderful, the room was gorgeous and spacious (the huge, modern bathroom with its own private Zen garden was amazing!!), and it was so conveniently located within a 5-minute walk of the subway. We loved that the hotel was immaculate and modern, but had the perfect touch of traditional Japanese flair. It was a sublime experience in all ways, we will definitely stay here again next time we visit Kyoto!
• Maggie (10/5): - Absolutely loved my stay at Villa Sanjo Muromachi Kyoto. The staff was very welcoming, the rooms are well designed and very comfortable, and there was great attention to detail. Would absolutely stay here again!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Really nice hotel, clean, well presented and all of the staff were excellent and efficient. The rooms are really nice and the bed was so comfortable it almost made us regret having to go out sightseeing. As there is no onsite restaurant you simply choose what time you would like breakfast and they either deliver it to your room or you can go down and eat it in the lobby area, they even ring you 10 minutes before to confirm. Also, it’s only a few mins walk from the subway station or 15/20 minute walk to the main shopping or market streets. Overall great hotel and would definitely recommend.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - We were so pleased with our quiet lovely room, the staff couldn’t have been better helping us with reservations and this and that. We really liked the neighborhood and the delicious bakery next door, also some very very nice shops and museums. It was a quick walk to the center of town. This hotel was one of our favorites.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Fantastic boutique hotel in the heart of Kyoto. Great staff, service and rooms. A true gem - you won’t be disappointed.
• CJC (10/5): - I didn’t want to leave! Our room was amazing! The amenities were great, the shower amazing with its garden view and breakfast was plentiful and delicious. The service and location are perfect. There is a 7-11 across the street and tons of restaurants and shops are close. Highly recommended for a treat when in Kyoto!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Gorgeous boutique hotel! Hotel staff was very attentive to guests. communication before, during & after stay, provided me comfort about my stay there since I normally gravitate towards large hotel chains. This hotel has certainly set the standard in what to look for in a boutique hotel
• Verified traveler (10/5): - I have nothing but good things to say about Villa Sanjo Muromachi. The room was very comfortable and very large, the bathroom was absolutely spotless and extremely well equipped with a large bath and a shower, and the breakfasts (order them in advance if you want the Japanese breakfast) fantastic. But more than anything, it was the kindness, amiability and professionalism of the staff that made my stay really enjoyable. I recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to have a great experience in Kyoto.
• Verified traveler (8/5): 4/5 - Friendly staff, felt small and hospitable (in a very good way) and we can highly recommend it!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Boutique hotel, close to trains. It was very clean and the staff very friendly and helpful. Our room was large, easily fitting both my husband and me and our daughter. The bathroom was lovely, with nice towels and great products to use
• Johan (8/5): Our trip to Kyoto - Great place to stay for personal service. Very helpful staff. Not a design style luxury property. The English bkfast is very disappointing. Easy access to all the sites via train/subway/taxi combo.
• Rose Lee (10/5): A Gem of a Hotel! - We spent two weeks in Japan, and Villa Sanjo was, by far, our best hotel experience. We were warmly greeted with matcha tea. Our main goal was a private tea ceremony, and the young man at the front desk immediately went to work to make it happen. The room was clean and spacious; the bathroom was amazing. The front desk staff always greeted us on exit and entry. The location was a bit of a challenge as we tried to use our JR Passes. We finally gave up, and purchased metro/bus tickets which helped. To be honest, knowing that we were returning to such a lovely hotel at the end of a busy day of sightseeing made the inconvenient location less bothersome. We would definitely recommend this hotel.
• Lily (10/5): - This place is the most pleasant stay I had in Japan. The room was huge and the beds we're so comfortable. The staff was always so polite and helpful. They suggested some of the most amazing meals we had in Kyoto and they would always make reservations at places that we could easily order from. They had really great suggestions on tours and tea ceremonies and when we came back they wanted to see our pictures. It was like staying at your families house but you're given a lot of privacy and never had to make the bed. And the tub was so wonderful to relax in after a day running around looking at shrines. They had umbrellas and PJs ready for us and the rainy days in Kyoto. And the details on the decorations and furniture was do meticulously chosen and very enjoyable to see. It was like being in a hotel that we personalized for me!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Incredible room with a bathroom and mini garden downstairs. Staff were extremely helpful and welcoming
• Shanna (10/5): Kyoto boutique hotel - Great boutique hotel in the heart of Kyoto. Rooms were spacious, clean and well appointed. The staff was super helpful and the daily breakfast in your room was an added bonus.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Great service great ambience
• Christine (10/5): - This was a comfortable, clean, and spacious hotel to come back to each day after sightseeing Kyoto. The staff were gracious and attentive and very helpful with whatever we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and would recommend it to anyone wanting a modern yet still Japanese hotel. I want to emphasize the quiet diligence of the staff. It was a wonderful place to stay.
• ChrisM (10/5): - Central location. Only a few minutes from subway and bus lines that take you to the various shrines and temples. The sites are fairly spread out in Kyoto you are somewhat equidistance to most from this hotel. Excellent staff that is always there to answer questions and give suggestions / recommendations. Our room was large with a comfortable bed and lots of natural light from the window facing the street. There is no hotel restaurant but there are a variety of excellent small restaurants in the surrounding streets as well as a bakery for breakfast items and coffee. If you like a small boutique hotel with an excellent staff this is for you.
• Daniel (10/5): - We booked the half board. The meals were outstanding. Service was great also. Very convenient to the train and tourist areas.
• Suk (10/5): - This is a lovely boutique hotel with 12 units, 3 on each floor above lobby level. The staff is attentive, accommodating, helpful and friendly. The building and the rooms are very clean and the cleaning staff pays close attention to details. The rooms are spacious and very well furnished, classic chic. The drip coffee provided in the room was excellent. Loved the robes and the pajamas they furnished. Create for finding this place goes to my daughter. Really enjoyed staying here.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Great boutique hotel and amazing staff - A unique boutique hotel, excellent location, super clean room and amazing staff. The staff went out their way to ensure we have a great stay. A lot of nice restaurants nearby and a great bakery next door!! I can't wait to return in the future!!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Beautiful, small boutique hotel. The room was spectacular and the service was exceptional. I would definitely stay here again.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - It’s a small hotel with great location I would like to visit again
• Lincoln (8/5): Sanjo Muromachi - Hotel was very good, clean and close to a lot of things
• Anthony (8/5): - Nice little petite hotel. Don’t expect full amenities like 24 room service, pool, fitness center, hotel restaurant/cafe etc. But staff is friendly and helpful. Breakfast is included depending on your reservation and u can have it at the tables down in the lobby. Location is good. Tons of restaurants and close to area for shopping. Sight seeing spots are not walking distance. But easy access to JR.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - The hotel was so comfortable and the staff went out of their way to ensure that we had a wonderful stay. The location was great and the convenience of having a phenomenal bakery next door and a 7-11 across the street was great.
• MT (4/5): - Charged me extra for 2 people staying in the room vs 1 even though the Expedia price was exactly the same if you chose 1 or 2. It was for a two bed room...
• Peggy (10/5): - Well located about 2 blocks to a subway entrance and easy walking distance to Nishiki Market. Its also walkable to Gion area. The rooms were comfortably sized with plenty of room for 2 large suitcases and space to move around. Bathroom was spa-like and great to relax in at the end of the day and beds also very comfortable (just wish there were more pillows!) The hotel staff are multilingual (some we communicate with in English, some we speak to in Chinese) and they were very helpful in helping us fill out forms to arrange Takkyubin and also making dinner reservations.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - This property is not only a very convenient property but it’s also very unique! You can choose to stay at a hotel but if you want personalized service and staff that really care and know you this is the spot. Rooms are beautiful and clean and I can’t wait to return in the future. Mahalo!
• Verified traveler (10/5): Honeymoon in Kyoto - Honeymoon in Kyoto. Villa Sanjo muromachi is a small but very nice hotel in a good location. The staff is very helpful and speak english well. Somewhat close to the Kyoto station and sorrounded by small local restaurants. This hotel is really a pearl. The brekfast offered was very very good.
• luke (10/5): - We had a great stay at Villa Sanjo Muromachi. From check-in to departure the staff couldn't have been more helpful or accommodating. The room was a good size and beds were extremely comfortable. The location was perfect for us, close to the subway and some great restaurants near by. Definitely recommend.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Amazing boutique hotel in a perfect location. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The room was very comfortable and had everything you need when out touring Kyoto. Lots of great restaurants nearby and very close to the subway.
• nn (10/5): - We greatly enjoyed our experience at Villa Sanjo. The staff were excellent, as was the room. I particularly liked the modern decor, and the huge bath!
• Jerry (10/5): - Fabulous little hotel - HIGHLY recommended. The staff completely knocked themselves out to assist us with everything from recommendations, to reservations, to helping us recover a lost item on Japan Railways. Probably the BEST hotel stay we've ever had, on the whole.
• stephen (10/5): - the team at the hotel were very friendly and helpful
• Verified traveler (10/5): Chic little hotel in good location - Only 12 rooms so very quiet. Also clean and spacious ( in Japan). No view. We would start each day with a substantial breakfast reading the paper in the lounge/ entry foyer. They have loads of books on Japan to peruse as well. Easy access to subway lines for getting around. Easy walk to Gion and Nishiki. Is set in a quieter part of town. Great value.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Nice and charming hotel but the staff lacks of professionalism i.e. We had to bring ourselves luggages to our room without having offered any help Very comfortable room and ideally located
• Alexander (6/5): Good hotel/ location but be aware of issues - In summary: - great location - friendly staff, though somewhat nervous - very limited ability to help in English (1 staff member semi-fluent) - nicely designed clean small rooms - only window is internal looking at a concrete wall (room 302) - breakfast is brought in from nearby facility. Eclectic mix of western and Japanese items. Ok, but could be improved with a limited menu to choose preferred items - overall, felt somewhat overpriced. If I return to Kyoto I’d probably try an alternative hotel unless price was 35% lower
• Waiel (8/5): - nice hotel with good location. no restaurants or bar within the hotel
• Cinzia (10/5): The most enchanting hotel in the middle of Kyoto. - We were impressed by the comfortable and spacious room, the location but specially the kindness of the staff
• Gisela (10/5): Wish I would have stayed longer - This hotel went above and beyond expectations. Beautiful property, impeccable service.
• Wing Hang (10/5): - This was my second time staying at Villa Sanjo Muromachi, and it was just as amazing as the first time! Staff was attentive, friendly, and super helpful. The rooms were impeccable just as I remembered it from Dec 2016, and I will continue to stay at and recommend this hotel to anyone would would visit Kyoto.
• Scott (10/5): Elegance in the center of the city - The Villa Sanjo Muromachi was an excellent find right in the middle of the city. It is a beautiful, small and very attentive hotel. The staff were all unfailingly nice and accommodating. The rooms were new, well-designed and very comfortable. Best of all the location is convenient to the subway and right in the center of the city. We will definitely be going back!
• Sergio (10/5): - Very new and modern. Room was surprisingly big. Queen bed. Well located, easy to get to taxi and the downtown area.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Great hotel - Incredibly friendly staff, room was fantastic, and breakfast was very nice. I would highly recommend this hotel!
• Verified traveler (10/5): Top Notch Boutique Hotel - I was so impressed with the service from the hotel staff at the Villa Sanjo Muromachi Kyoto hotel. Every morning we were greeted by the staff and asked if we needed any help for our day's journey in Kyoto. Then they would ask what time we wanted breakfast for the next day, either in the common sitting area or in our room. Breakfast was delicious and different every day in our 7 nights there. The hotel is beautifully and carefully appointed so that one feels like you're really in Japan. It has a very zen vibe and relaxing atmosphere. It is also very well located. It's central but in a real working neighborhood. It's not in the hub of the tourist area such as by the Kyoto train station or Gion (NOTE: do not stay in Gion unless you thrive on being in a tourist Mecca surrounded by rented kimono tourists). At night there are many great restaurants to choose from, all within walking distance. The locals are out and about dining and drinking. Again, this is a real neighborhood and exactly what I look for when I travel. The room was very spacious, especially by Japanese standards, and comfortable. It has all the amenities one might need including a mini fridge, safe, toiletries, bottled water. The bed was very very comfortable. The toilet, well very Japanese and state of the art. In summary, I found myself not wanting to leave this hotel because of the comfort and the great service from the friendly staff. I want to thank the entire staff for making our stay so memorable.
• Nate (10/5): - Fantaztic hotel with everything you need. The staff were fantastic and had a lovely welcome gift for my 40th birthday. The room was very spacious and had everything you need. 2 min walk to the station and plenty of restaurants in the area. Will definitely be staying again with no doubt. 100% rating..
• Michael (10/5): - Great intimate hotel in superb location. Large well appointed rooms. Attentive and helpful staff.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Cute, comfortable hotel near Nijo Castle - We arrived early and hoped for an early check-in, which was unfortunately not possible. When we did check in later, we were greeted with tea and a nice welcome. The room was very cute, cozy and nicely appointed, including pajamas and slippers. In addition, they served an excellent in-room breakfast in the morning, including fabulous baked goods from a lovely bakery next door. Only downsides were the location, which was not that close to a lot of the city's older attractions. It is only a couple of blocks from the subway, so it wasn't a huge issue, but definitely a long walk from Gion and Nishiki Market. Also, the staff, while lovely, doesn't speak great English. That said, they were quite helpful, considering the language barrier. All in all, a very nice stay!
• Joseph P (10/5): Amazing experience - The staff couldn't have been kinder or more attentive. The room and the inn was amazing and we had a private onsen as well as access to the public onsen. We had Shiatsu massages that were great and very reasonably priced. The food was just wonderful. We had misplaced a JR rail pass and the staff discovered it and went out of their way to get it to us, we were so surprised that the folks at the train station were looking for us so that they could get the pass to us. . The immediate vicinity of the inn is beautiful for walks and hiking. The real highlight of our trip to Japan was here.
• Anshu (6/5): Not up to my expectations - The Hotel is a small boutique hotel in the by lanes of Kyoto. Difficult to find even with local help. Be prepared to walk to get to the main streets. Hotel staff is not so well versed to tell us direction to eateries and sight seeing places. I was disappointed to find no room service.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - The beds were very hard, more like futons. Staff was very friendly, but english was lacking so good communication was lacking. Bathroom was large and lovely. Very clean.
• Chuen Lai (8/5): Convenient and quiet - Good location, nice to walk around
• Dr Spencer (4/5): Nice hotel, let down by noisy neighbors - Nice hotel let down by some of the night staff. Overall a high quality hotel with a large room, corner bath and great shower. Sadly the walls aren’t thick enough. On our 3rd evening the room above had drunken party, with shouting, and crashing around. This woke us up. I politely requested with the night stay to ask the room to be a little more respectful to others. Sadly they did nothing and the party continued. Not really what I would expect from a high class hotel. The next day the staff were apologetic, but the damage was done.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Great hotel - It’s a small hotel but the service and location were great. The staff was very helpful and efficient. Rooms were very clean.

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