APA HOTEL KYOTO EKI HORIKAWADORI, Kyoto – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
APA Hotel Kyoto-Eki-Horikawadori offers 515 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Beds feature original mattresses for weight distribution. Rooms include electric kettles, yukata robes, and bathrooms with bidets and hairdryers. Room categories include non-smoking doubles with 120cm-wide beds, twin rooms with two 110cm-wide beds, and single rooms. All rooms use a key card system for power control.
Dining Options
The hotel's Japanese restaurant, Gin-Yuba, serves breakfast and local meals specializing in Yuba and Tofu cuisine. Guests can pair meals with local brews. A drinks vending machine is available onsite for beverages.
Location & Access
The hotel is 500 meters from Kyoto Station. Kyoto Tower, Higashi Honganji Temple, and Toji Temple are within walking distance. Nishi-Hongan-ji is 0.5 km away. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine is 2.5 km away. Itami Airport is 50 km from the property.
Hotel Facilities
The property provides free WiFi throughout, massage services, and a digital information system on TV screens. A bottle of water is provided upon arrival. Daily cleaning service maintains rooms using existing bed linens.
Nearby Attractions
The area surrounding the hotel includes shopping paths leading to temples. Popular nearby points of interest include Sanjusangen-do Temple and Kyoto National Museum, both a 10-minute drive away. Tofuku-ji Temple is 2 km from the hotel, while Kinkaku-ji is 6 km away.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Dining
- Restaurant
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's buffet
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Spa centre
- Sauna
- Full body massage
- Open-air bath
- Public Bath
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Trouser press
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel offers clean and comfortable rooms with friendly staff. The location is convenient but may have some drawbacks. The dining experience is satisfactory, and the facilities meet expectations.
The hotel is conveniently located just 5 minutes from Kyoto station, making it convenient for travelers. The rooms, although small, had all the essential amenities for a comfortable stay. The service was mixed, with helpful staff but lacking in professionalism. The dining options were limited, especially for international guests. The location is great for exploring the city but may not offer the most comfortable stay. Overall, a decent choice for budget-conscious travelers.
The hotel's location is its main selling point, being convenient for transportation and close to Kyoto Station and major attractions. The rooms, although small, provide a cozy and typical Japanese experience. The service was friendly and courteous, with good Wi-Fi access. The dining options, while ordinary, offer a mix of Western and Japanese choices.
The hotel is conveniently located near Kyoto Station, making it an ideal base for exploring Kyoto or traveling to other destinations. The rooms are cozy and small but sufficient for resting, although they could use a refresh. The service is friendly, though some may find it lacking in helpfulness compared to other hotels. The dining options are decent, but vegetarians might struggle, and the breakfast choices could be improved. The location is excellent, close to the Shinkansen and shopping center, but the drying facility could be better. Overall, it offers good value for the price you pay.
I found the hotel to be a pleasant stay overall, with clean rooms and friendly staff. However, the dining options were somewhat limited, and the size of the rooms was a bit small for my liking. The location, on the other hand, was excellent for accessing Kyoto Station and nearby attractions.
The hotel is conveniently located near the JR station, making it easy to access transport and shopping spots, though the rooms felt small and lacked storage space. The service was helpful and accommodating despite a few cleanliness issues, and the dining options catered well to different tastes. Overall, a good choice for business travelers or short stays.
