"Outstanding hotel in Kyoto in a quiet residential area a little north of Nijo Castle. Staff were excellent all around. The hotel is a 15 min walk to the Kyoto subway, but there is a free shuttle bus between the hotel and subway. Taxis were also always available waiting outside the hotel. Western and Japanese breakfast were excellent, especially the Japanese breakfast which is top rated. Rooms were clean and spacious. Water, green tea, drip coffee and matcha were available in the room. There were not that many restaurants located nearby since the hotel is in a residential area, however the property does have many higher end restaurant options (Teppanyaki, traditional Japanese and Chinese cuisines). Overall, this hotel is a little further from downtown Kyoto but the extra distance is well worth it given the high quality of the hotel. Would definitely stay here again."