The Pagoda Experience
Location: 111-4 Nishikujo Hieijocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 601-8437, Kyoto, JP
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Modern Amenities - Enjoy the comfort of air-conditioned rooms with private balconies, refrigerators, and microwaves.
Convenient Location - Situated in Minami Ward, you'll be close to popular attractions like To-ji Temple and Kyoto Station Building.
Accessibility - Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access and explore the city with major landmarks just a short drive away.
Book a stay at The Pagoda Experience for a relaxing and enriching visit to Kyoto.
Important Information
- The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Policies
Check-in: 04:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
Rooms Available
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Traditional Room, Multiple Beds
3 Twin Futons
Balcony with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and rice cooker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Free WiFi
- Rice cooker
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Standard Room, Multiple Beds
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon
Balcony with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and rice cooker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Free WiFi
- Rice cooker
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Standard Room
2 Double Beds
Balcony with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and rice cooker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Free WiFi
- Rice cooker
-
Standard Room, Multiple Beds
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon
Balcony with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and rice cooker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Free WiFi
- Rice cooker
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Traditional Room, Multiple Beds
3 Twin Futons
269-sq-foot room, balcony with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and rice cooker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Free WiFi
- Rice cooker
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Standard Room, Multiple Beds
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon
269-sq-foot room, balcony with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and rice cooker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Free WiFi
- Rice cooker
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Traditional Room, Multiple Beds
3 Twin Futons
22-sq-foot room, balcony with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and rice cooker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Free WiFi
- Rice cooker
-
Standard Room, Multiple Beds
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon
Balcony with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and rice cooker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Free WiFi
- Rice cooker
-
Standard Room, Multiple Beds
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon
Balcony with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and rice cooker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Free WiFi
- Rice cooker
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Deluxe Room
3 Twin Futons
Balcony with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and rice cooker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Free WiFi
- Rice cooker
-
Standard Room, Multiple Beds
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon
Balcony with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and rice cooker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Free WiFi
- Rice cooker
-
Deluxe Room
3 Twin Futons
269-sq-foot room, balcony with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and rice cooker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Free WiFi
- Rice cooker
-
Standard Room
2 Double Beds
269-sq-foot room, balcony with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and rice cooker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Free WiFi
- Rice cooker
-
Standard Room, Multiple Beds
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon
Balcony with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and rice cooker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Free WiFi
- Rice cooker
Guest Reviews
- Verified traveler (8/5): - 家のようにくつろげるということと、キッチン用品があるとのことで興味が湧き宿泊しました。 いい所 ･部屋が綺麗 ･ベッドが柔らかい ･アイロンや掃除機がある ･洗濯機がある ･ユニットバスではない ･鍋やフライパンはもちろん、炊飯器もある 改善してほしいなと思った所 ･包丁の切れ味がよくない ･キッチンが狭いため、洗い物を乾かすところがない ･お皿を拭くためのふきんがない ･洗面台とトイレとお風呂が同じ空間にあり、トイレに仕切りがないため誰かがトイレ中の場合洗面台やお風呂が使えない 施設の周りは住宅地でご飯屋さんが少なかったので、近くのスーパーで材料を買って自炊する方がいいかもしれません。ただ、洗い物を拭くふきんがないため、キッチンペーパーなどを事前に購入しておくと便利です。 多少思うところはありましたが、お部屋がゆったりできる空間で同行者共々満足しました。 また機会があれば利用させていただきます。
- Verified traveler (8/5): テレビがないこと以外は満足 - テレビがないのと、階段が狭かったこと以外は快適だった。安く宿泊できてよかったです。コンビニ、居酒屋、銭湯が近くにあって、便利。宿泊費を浮かせられた分食事で贅沢できました。
- GIMIN (8/5): - 전체적으로 아주 만족하였습니다만, 딱 한가지 침구류에 먼지가 너무 많았어요 ㅠ 너무... 세탁기에 문제가있는 듯 합니다. 그 외에는 아주 만족하였습니다~
- Rob (10/5): Kyoto loved it - When traveling around on light luggage the washing machine was a real bonus. Area is convenient for train station. Can feel a little far out from nightlife area. Host is very good at communication and early bag drop is catered for.
- LEI (4/5): - 面積太小，床太硬又冷。
- Laura (10/5): Tout petit chez soi - Hôtel situé pas très loin de la pagode de Kyoto, mais un peu loin de la gare principale, qui est une jr gare. Le quartier est du coup très calme, il y a des restaurants pas très loin et un petit supermarché. Les chambres sont de petit apparament avec petite cuisine et lave linge. C'est très plaisant, lorsque l'on est en cours de voyage. Attention certaines chambres sont en dessous des escaliers, ce qui malheureusement si les autres occupants sont des hippopotames, cela peut-être ennuyant.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - This is a good hotel and the price is not expensive.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Todo bien, el personal de la noche fue muy amable. La habitación tiene todo lo necesario
- Manuel (8/5): - Hotel algo apartado del centro en la parte sur de la estación de tren que es la mas aislada de todo. Sin restaurantes cerca. Por una o dos noche no será inconveniente pero para 7 dormir en un futon estrecho en el suelo y con cierta edad puede resultar incomodo. Solo hay recepción de 10 a 10. Amplio apartamento para el estándar japonés pero para dormir 3 personas muy justo.
- FUMIHIKO (2/5): 形だけ - 不快でした。
- Humberto (10/5): My wife loved staying there and it is convenient - It was close to Toji temple. 7-8 minds from the train stop. 1 train stop from Kyoto station. Calm area. Great service and easy going.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - 1 stop and 10 min walk from Kyoto Station. Very clean and modern. Typical small room, especially as they fit a futon in for the third person. Price was a little high. Convenience and grocery stores around the corner. Small kitchenette was convienent.
- Claire (10/5): - We have a nice large room that included a kitchenette and our own washing machine in the bathroom. No t.v thou but didn't miss it as we were out all the time.
- Michael (8/5): Lejlighed - Ret stor lejlighed med vaskemaskine, the-køkken og toilet og bad. Ret tæt ved Kyoto Station. God hjælp fra concierge med at bestille restauranter og den slags.
- Verified traveler (4/5): 風呂に入れない… - お風呂のお湯が出なかったため、 フロントに連絡をしようとしたが、 フロントに人がおらず、その日はお風呂に入れなかった
- joonhee (6/5): 만족 - 티비가없다 호텔이지만 모텔이나 게하느낌 청결도에서 좀 아쉬움 바로앞 버스정류장, 도지사 등 교토 여행하기에는 좋음
- Steven (8/5): Nifty Spot - A good location that is right on the local bus routes and a fairly easy walk from Kyoto station (barring one large pedestrian overpass). Having Toji temple right outside the door and down the street was really cool. In-room laundry was a blessing and they provided a rack for drying, which was fun. The desk folk we encountered were all bilingual, which made chatting and getting settled easy. We checked our bags upon arrival (we arrived before check-in) and discovered upon returning that they’d just been left in the entryway largely unattended for 7 hours in full view of the street. Japan is very safe, but even so we were a little uneasy with that - we would have appreciated them being moved into the office. Bedding is traditional futons on tatami, so if you’re not used to that it can be a bit firm. I was fine. We had three futons in our room, so my partner doubled-up after the first night and was then fine also. Considering the hotel was built recently, the lack of a lift feels like an oversight. It’s only three stories, but if you have mobility issues it could be frustrating. The only other issue we had was that we found our room smelled a bit as if something had got wet and never quite dried properly. Everything seemed clean and fresh, but we noticed the smell every time we re-entered the room. It faded from notice after you’d been in a little bit, but it was noticeable for us. Other than that, a lovely spot. A good closet and kitchenet with pots and pans.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Good location and still - Really nice room like an appartement in Kyoto. We felt like locals for 3 nights The + : location + staff + design + washing machine I side the room + kitchen The- : a bit to much light in the morning no proper curtains and a bit noisy from the street
- Verified traveler (8/5): ホテルというよりマンションの一室 - 宿泊に関しては十分に快適に過ごせました。チェックイン時に多少のゴタゴタがありましたが許容範囲内です。 ホテルに泊まるというよりはレオパレスの一室に泊まる感じです。コンロや調理器具、洗濯機があるのが面白いです。 一泊や二泊ではなく、一週間等の中期滞在に向いています。
- Verified traveler (10/5): ファミリーに特におすすめ!! - 家族で連泊しました。幼児がいましたが、子供用の布団、タオル、子ども用歯ブラシまで一式用意してくれて感激しました。備え付け冷蔵庫も大きくて良かったです。建物にエレベーターがないことだけが残念です。スタッフさんはとても親切で快適でした！
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Beautiful, spacious room. Quiet location. Washing machine in the bathroom. Friendly staff. Short walk to the train and an even shorter walk to busses. A little out of the way from the main tourist spots, but I count that as a positive, and it doesn’t take long to get to those spots using transit. Only 3 storeys and no elevator.
- Veronica (10/5): Excelente hotel!!! - Viaje con familia y me encanto, hay supermercados cerca y está accesible para la parada del bus, el staff muy amable y la habitación muy limpia y amplia, lo recomiendo al 100% si vuelvo me quedaría allí de nuevo sin pensarlo.
- ちーち (10/5): 便利 - 近くにコンビニもあり便利。 テレビがないのが残念ですが、 寝るだけならよいかも。 普通にワンルームマンションに生活している感じで、食器や洗濯機が部屋にあり。洗濯も部屋で出来るから便利でした。
- Verified traveler (10/5): ★★★★★ - とても丁寧に対応してくださり助かりました。思ったよりも随分綺麗で素敵でした。ありがとうございました！
- Stinne katrine (8/5): Tæt på Toji templer og skønt sted - Rigtig dejligt hotel med vaskemaskine og lille køkken. Der var ingen tv på værelset men god wifi forbindelse. Personalet er super serviceminded og generelt var det en rigtig god oplevelse.
- JUDONG (8/5): - 가성비 짱 입니다. 역에서 걷을수 있는거리이구 주변에 먹을거리가 없지만 편의점 가깝구 세탁기도 있구 좋네요
- Verified traveler (8/5): 五重の塔が目の前 - 部屋に洗濯機付き 五重の塔が目の前で立地は最高 周りの駐車場も低価格 部屋も十分な広さ 部屋に食器類などあり
- Verified traveler (8/5): nice - room is nice but no tv
- Mei (8/5): Nice close to the public transport and central . - Is a nice cozy place, very convenient to access to all the attractions and restaurants, the room is clean and neat, we enjoyed here very much and will come back again.
- CHIACHEN (10/5): 很棒的住宿點 - 搭公車、近鐵超方便，周邊有超商、房間內有廚具，對於自由行的我們，交通便利、環境整潔。真的是讓此次的旅程大大的加分嘍。
- David (8/5): Nice hotel nearby transport and a corner store. - The hotel staff member was very polite and the room was clean. The room lacked a TV and elevator, but did have: - a western toilet - a washing machine - a cook top and sink. - a double bed and a Japanese bed in the same room - proximity to cheap restaurants - proximity to a convenience store that has an ATM that handles international cards - Toji rail station is easily walkable and there is a bus stop across the road from the convenience store to get to Kyoto station. Overall I'm very pleased with this accommodation as a budget option and would definitely stay here again.
- E.H.BRO (10/5): 좋은 호텔에 묵어 보고 싶다면 - 당신이 생각하는 좋은 호텔, 상당히 높기에 야경이 최고임 다만 흡연층이 더 위에 있기에 조금이라도 더 높은데서 자고 싶다면 흡연층을 선택 하세요 대신 복도에서 담배 냄새 납니다.
- Beea (10/5): Hyvä hotelli - Siisti ja uusi hotelli. Mukava ja auttavainen henkilökunta. Etenkin mies. Hyvä sijainti. Kauppa ja metropysäkki lähellä sekä toji temppeli. Huoneessani pyykinpesukone ja muut tarvittavat. Wifi. Ainoa huono puoli oli ettei ollut hissiä.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Do consider putting up a notice at entrance door - Property still new or very well kept. Very happy with everything. It would be helpful if the property could put a sign at their entrance door for guests who arrive before 10am that they can enter the property and wait at reception area. Many guests assumed the entrance door is locked and waited outside the property.
- Deborah (10/5): - Excellent place to stay for a night.
- Verified traveler (8/5): 역에서 가깝고 호텔처럼 필요한 시설이 갖춰진 아파트먼트 - 일단 역에서 그리 멀지않는 곳이고 큰도로 앞에 절도 있어서 가볼만 합니다. 그리고 숙소 구조도 일본의 일반 원룸 처럼 키친에서 음식도 해먹을수도 있고 화장실도 비데도있고 샤워장도 따로 분리되어 있어서 아주좋고 무엇보다 청결해서 좋았습니다.
- Tan (10/5): Nice Hotel - Good hotel. Clean and spacious. 10mins walk from Toji Station. 5 mins walk from Toji Weekend Flea Market. Easy access to Kyoto place of interest with Kyoto day pass by bus
- Joanna (10/5): The GREAT Pagoda Experience - The Pagoda Experience was great! The front desk gave us great recommendations and hotel was walking distance to Toji Temple. Only downfall is there are no elevators, so you need to carry your luggage up and down narrow flights of stairs.
- James (8/5): Pleasant stay - The place is a little on the small side and located quite a distance from the tourist areas but the hotel is clean and modern and the staff are extremely friendly and helpful.
- Darijus (10/5): Reasonable hotel close to Kyoto station - Reasonable and clean hotel close to Kyoto station (15-20 minutes walking), the Toji pagoda and a bus stop is just around two hundreds meters away. The hotel has cooking plate, fridge, microwave and washing machine, a shower and bathtub.
- Vanessa (10/5): Excelente - Hotel Econômico Novo e quarto bom para 03 pessoas e excelente para 02 pessoas. Se for para 03 pessoas já fica apertado. Têm banheiro,chuveiro dentro do quarto,além de uma mini cozinha e máquina de lavar roupa. Em horário de almoço e após as 17:00hs não fica ninguém na portaria, porém com o seu cartão de acesso você pode entrar e sair sem problemas. Eles não possuem local para guardar as malas, até o horário do seu check-in, porém se você não ligar de deixar no hall eles não se importam. Próximo da estação de Metro e acesso a várias linhas de ônibus. Ao chegar o atendente te dá um mapa de Kyoto com as linhas de ônibus para você melhor se localizar
- Verified traveler (10/5): 有家的感覺 - 設備齊全，附近有超市、松屋、mos, 有近鐵及公車到京都車站。每天都有房間清潔服務，是間很新的半民宿。下次到京都會再次入住。
- jae won (10/5): - 신축건물로 굉장히 깨끗 시설도 괜찮음 저렴하고 훌륭함 침대 머리두는곳의 방향을 창가에서 벽면으로 바꾸면 좋겠음
- Verified traveler (4/5): - 必要以上にほっとかれた楽しかった朝ごはんがなかった東寺が目の前でライトアップされていてとてもきれいだっつた
- Hang Yee (8/5): CP值非常高 - 職員熱情有禮，酒店環境舒適寧靜，房間雖小但很整潔，只是距離京都車站步行20分鐘，亦很容易尋找，值得再次入住。
- Cody (6/5): - リーズナブルなホテルでした。京都駅からも近く。ただし、他のホテルとかオプションが無い時向けのホテルです。
- Verified traveler (8/5): 東寺に近いホテル - 遅い時間のチェックインにもかかわらず従業員の方の対応が真摯で好感が持てた。 部屋もウィークリーのような部屋で宿泊する分には十分すぎた。 テレビが設置されていたら満点だったかと。
- Verified traveler (6/5): - moyen
- Verified traveler (8/5): - 很適合家庭一同出遊，或省錢的背包客。 可自己下廚，設施挺新，房間也算乾淨。 交通還算便利，附近有公車站牌。
- กล้วยทอดเอง (8/5): โรงแรมใหม่ มีของใช้เพียบ - ห้องค่อนข้างแคบ แต่สะอาดและใหม่มาก เตียงนิ่มสุดๆ ห่างจากสถานีรถไฟประมาณ 400เมตร มีร้านอาหารล้อมเต็มไปหมด
- Verified traveler (4/5): Room with three futons suitable for one - We booked a room with 3 futons. I lived in Japan for a while and I am aware that hotel rooms are often small. But usually one can sleep comfortably in a good Japanese hotel. This room however was not suitable for 3 futons at all, and our sleep was not comfortable. It could be a good room for only one person. There is tatami (elevated bamboo rug) area, where two futons fit only if one is brushing window shades and touching a large (floor to ceiling window). In December, touching that window in sleep was very cold. The third futon is off tatami area, on bare floor, which was even colder in December. The room was on third floor, no elevator. Mostly clean, but some (not our) hair in the bathroom. About 20-25 minutes walk from the Kyoto train station.
- A. (2/5): New hotel for active people - I booked this place for 3 nights. Could only stay one night, lost 2 nights lodgings, about $..... My loss.. The futon were thin, hard on my back. No television. There was no elevator, had difficulty carrying luggage up to 3rd floor. I have knee problems so complained about the lack of. Staff could not compromise or make adjustments so we left. No restaurants in hotel nor nearby. Convenience store was near which is good for young people who are willing to climb 3 flights and cook for themselves. -After I returned home, I went back to check on the posted information, nowhere was there any statement re lack of elevators and proximity of eating places. These are important points I check when booking a hotel as I have arthritis and view convenience as a necessity. I assumed there was an elevator which was my fault. I have learned an expensive but valuable lesson. The hotel wasn't totally unacceptable as it was a fairly new facility and most amenities were new. .
- Verified traveler (10/5): - big room equipped with iron, washing machine, fully equipped kitchen etc Got the bed and futon room and it has a nice decoration it's great for those who want to spend a couple of days in the town
- Laila (8/5): Apartment hotel in a nice/quiet area - My family and I stayed here for 4 nights. My room (with my husband and kid) for the first 3 nights was great. It was clean and felt homey. There’s a big grocery store near by (on the way to Toji train station) where we got our food to prepare in our room (there’s a full kitchen and a washer!) And we got to do our laundry, too. When my husband left (his trip was shorter), my kid and I shared a room with my parents and we got a new room. It wasn’t as clean. The plates in the kitchen were wet and things were less organized. Still good but not as good my the room I had prior nights. I enjoyed the location of this hotel. It’s about 15 minute commute to Kyoto Station by train (5 min walk to Toji station then Toji station to Kyoto Station, 1 stop) or about 20 min walk to Kyoto Station. My 5 y/o and I hauled/strolled our luggages through the neighborhood (which was lovely). It was totally manageable. The famous Toji temple is located across the street of the street that leads to the Hotel. Bus stops are near by as well. Many restaurants and coffee shops are around, some open 24 hours. The only downside of this is there is no elevator. If I get to come back to Kyoto, I’d stay at this place again.
- judy (8/5): 係東寺站落車 - 京都車站搭一個站到東寺，係東寺附近，內有洗衣機提供，超方便，唯一要行樓梯去搬行李，職員很nice,下次會再住
- Jenny (8/5): Nice hotel, staffs are knowledge - Nice hotel which nearby renowned sight seeing. staffs are knowledge with excellent English. Very helpful starting from booking to check out. Detail minded staff, a tour guide provided when check in.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Nice staffs but the room was not clean enough for me
- David (8/5): VERY FRIENDLY, HELPFUL STAFF, CLOSE TO CITY - The place is almost brand new and everything very clean. It has everything we needed for a 5 day stay: washing machine and little kitchen for breakfast and evening meals sometimes. There were 3 of us in the room so it was a bit cramped but it suited us fine as we were out most of the time. It is a 5 minute train ride into Kyoto Station or a 20 min bus ride into the centre.The price reflects the fact that it isn't in the centre of town, but it's quiet with local supermarkets. The staff could not have been more helpful and keen. English spoken.
- Christina (8/5): Nice cosy hotel - A Cosy and compact hotel which provides everything you might need.
- Alex (10/5): Quiet and comfortable hotel in Kyoto - We stayed here for several days, and it was a great location and experience. The bus lines are close and there's a Lawson, grocery store, and several restaurants nearby, including a delicious tofu ramen shop across the street. We bought our all day bus tickets at a transit station just a few blocks away. The hotel includes a kitchen, fridge, washing machine, and cookware. The hotel host, Kohei, was personable and clearly enjoys helping visitors. He was a great source of local tips and recommendations. We enjoyed our time at the Pagoda Experience and recommend it if you want to stay in a quieter part of town and experience sleeping on tatami floors!
- john (8/5): The Pagoda Experience - Nice hotel near a temple with a 5 story pagoda. New and a little difficult to find for our taxi driver. We had to call the reception and have them provide directions. Not within walking distance of major restaurants or shops although there are a few local restaurants with good food and reasonable cost which the helpful reception staff at the hotel can guide you too. We were only staying one night and moving on so the location was nor a big deal. Room was decent size and clean with a refrigerator, a hot plate and a washing machine. Overall I would recommend.
- Bec (10/5): Incredible value for money - Comfortable spacious rooms with pleasing Japanese decor and huge (for Japan) modern bathrooms. Washing machine in bathroom! All areas of apartment pristinely clean. Staff very friendly and spoke good English. Great location. Outstanding value for money. Only drawback is that the seating in the room is a tatami mat which may not be comfortable for all guests.
- Mari (10/5): An arty haven in Kyoto. - Excellent stay. The accommodation was more like n apartment with all of the mod cons required - cooker, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dryer. No TV, but that was no problem and the hotel was located near an exceptional temple too. When we checked in the Receptionist was extremely helpful and showed to our room, explained how to use the facilities (air conditioning was particularly welcome) and showed us where the local supermarket was. He even gave us tourist advice on what to see and how to use the local transport - (a day bus pass only cost 500 Yen and is brilliant value). We loved the hot l and would definitely stay there again and the room price was excellent.
- Stephen (10/5): We liked this property - Pleasant two-night stay. The receptionist was very helpful. There is even a washing machine in the bathroom!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Clean
- Verified traveler (10/5): Nice hotel with friendly staff - The staff is super friendly he also recommended a place to stay and visit for the next days. He is also very informative about the city which helps us a lot. Also the place is clean and have a washing machine (free) and you can dry your clothes in the bathroom where they have heater. The place is around 5-10 mins walk from the station.
- Shikha (10/5): - Very nice place to stay in kyoto. Very close to station and room spacious with kitchen and laundry!
- Julian (10/5): Excellent price value and friendly service - The hotel is very new, and although a bit small, you have everything you need. The location is a quiet area close to the Kyoto main train station and bus stops. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I would go here again.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Good place for family or small group - Self-checkin, the owner Tomo san provides detailed and clear directions so it easy to access. Location is just 1 minute walk distance from Nishinagahori station, 3 stops to Namba. Convenience store and grocery store all nearby. For the room itself is quite big and clean, a good recommendation for family or small group (4 adults) stay with reasonable price.
- Steven (10/5): The best comfortable hotel - It is like a one bedroom apartment. Hotel does not have any facility, only wi-fi. But going to Kyoto in April, you probably will be out all day, visiting temple, mountain, seeing cherry blossom, street food in Nishiki market,,,, so any additional facility is not necessary. You just need to have a good Japanese bathroom, one you can shower, and bath separately, and this hotel DOES give you the one you need. And after shower, you need to have a good sleep to recover your energy for the next day. This hotel does have a good working refrigerator and some cooking ware, so you can grab some food from near by super market and cook some simple food for your stay at night before bed.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Good place, bad location - My hotel experience is partially influenced by my interaction with Expedia. I've lived in Kyoto before, so I know the geography. My original booking, by Expedia, cancelled and so The Pagoda Experience was the closest hotel I could get to Kyoto station. All of my business was near Kyoto station/5th block AND at night so the location was not good. The room was very good, simple and clean. Looked more like a residence inn than anything else, with a kitchen and laundy devices. However, I had to walk up the stairs to my 2nd floor room and I had to contact the hotel because I was checking in late. These are major inconveniences for travelers in my situation and at the posted room rate. Overall, the hotel is very nice, but the location isn't that good and the operations should be more geared towards my situation for the room rate.
- Verified traveler (8/5): The Pagoda experience - The hotel is nice,difficult to find for the taxi Drivers but you can get there easily by bus from the train station. No breakfast locations near the hotel. The hotel has no lift. Japanese style for the room
- Francesco (8/5): Brand new hotel, very clean, small rooms - The hotel, aslo known as The Pagona Experience, is brand new. The rooms and everything is new, so this is a huge positive aspect. The rooms are very well equipped, the bathrooms very technological and the amenities very nice, but they are small: this is in line with the typical japanese standards, but there was hardly sapce to open the luggage. The service was ok, kind and friendly, English not spoken too well but enough to exchange information. The area is not central and the subway not too close, but it is not bad and for the price we paid we could not expect an hotel located downtown
- Ju (10/5): Beautiful hotel with art frame! - The hotel was very beautiful with Japanese traditional fabric. It is very close to kintetu touji station and walk-able distance from Kyoto station so it is very convenient to move another place. Hotel front desk has bus guide map with verity language and they explain how to go main tourist spot for me. The staff was very kind for everything I ask. This hotel is super close to touji temple which is very famous tourist spot so we can enjoy the temple early in the morning. And also I could feel safety in the room because the main door in the hotel is opened by room card key .The room is super clean and well equipped. We can cook in the room and washing our laundry. And the art frame in the room was very impressive. I had a fantastic time during my stay and I highly recommend this hotel. I will choose this hotel if I could come to Kyoto again.
- Ana Marie (8/5): Clean hotel, near bus stop - Actually we had a hard time finding the hotel since they changed its name and did not inform us. So we just relied on the address that was printed on my confirmation voucher. We have been going round the neighborhood looking for the hotel, finally we found it thanks to some locals who helped us. When we got to the hotel there was a name outside the front wall but it was another name. But once we found it we did not have a hard time going back to it. It is very accessible to the bus stop and near Toji Temple. We also liked the room which was clean and complete. Everything looked new. The staff was also very helpful and apologetic when she found out that we were not informed of the name change. They were very strict with check out. We were late getting back for like 20 minutes and when we got there the cleaning lady and staff was in our room packing our bags. We did not complain anymore, we just got out bags then left. Over all our experience was a mix of good and bad. Hopefully this will not happen to their other guests.
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