Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER in Kyoto

Very nice. Have separate (dry and wet area) bathroom

This was by far the best room I've ever stayed in! It was really spacious, and they even had front desk staff who spoke Chinese. They gave me a comprehensive check-in guide, so detailed that introverts like me didn't need to interact with the front desk much afterward~ The hotel lobby had a full array of daily necessities, including kids' amenities, tea bags, makeup remover, facial cleanser, toner, lotion, bath salts, and even hair oil. The room itself also came with two sets of travel-sized toiletries. Learning from my previous hotel experience, I grabbed an extra kids' amenity kit to take with me, and sure enough, the next hotel didn't have kids' toothbrushes or slippers either. Aside from a slight drain smell from the toilet, everything else in the room was fantastic! Especially that massage chair! Once you sit in it, you won't want to get up!

Good location, close to JR Kyoto station, Yodobashi building, Starbucks and coffee shops
Provide a variety of amenities with excellent quality
Hotel staff are friendly and helpful

The location is excellent, right behind Yodobashi, which is super convenient. You can access the subway directly from the hotel, and Kyoto Station is just a few minutes' walk to the right. If you head out to the left and cross the street, there are two bus stops.

It is a very lovely hotel with a great location near the railway station in Kyoto (2 min walk). Very clean, nice view, wide range of amenities. I’ve really enjoyed staying here

The room I was initially assigned had a window facing a wall, which felt quite claustrophobic. I paid extra to upgrade to a street-facing room. The hotel is close to Kyoto Station, making it very convenient for getting around. Booking in advance definitely offered good value for money.

Traveling from Osaka to Kyoto by express train, and planning to take the Shinkansen from Kyoto to Tokyo, I searched for hotels based on location and decisively chose this one. It's directly accessible from Kyoto Station via an underground passage. If your phone signal is weak on your first arrival, I recommend walking above ground; it's just two short blocks away and safe. Of course, you can also follow navigation through the underground passage, it's a straight shot all the way.

The hotel lobby is simple yet beautiful, offering individually packaged toners and facial cleansers, tea bags, coffee, and disposable amenities for guests to take freely.

The room isn't large, but it offers good value for money (considering the location!). I stayed on the 3rd floor this time, and the window faced a small street, making it very quiet – I couldn't hear any of the hustle and bustle from the main street or station outside.

The bed was on the softer side, with charging outlets on both sides. The bathroom was also small but standard; there was more than enough space to turn around and dry off. I booked breakfast for two days, and the offerings were exactly the same both days. The live cooking station had Vietnamese pho, and there were plenty of vegetables (both raw and cooked). When in Kyoto, you absolutely have to try the local tofu; it's incredibly smooth and delicious.

The room was clean and odor-free, and the bedding was soft, so I slept really well. The service was warm and efficient, and the location was convenient with plenty of amenities nearby. It offers excellent value for money. My entire stay was comfortable and worry-free, and the breakfast was abundant.

Since I don't have a language barrier, everything went smoothly. The environment and service were excellent, and the facilities were great. The location is convenient, with direct access to the underground shopping street, subway, and Kyoto Station for easy transportation. The hotel provides free drip coffee, hair oil, skincare products, earplugs, hair ties, and bath salts on the first floor – very thoughtful. They also respond quickly to any requests.

Pros: First, the location is incredibly convenient. You can reach Kyoto Station directly via an underground passage, and exiting from gates 1 or 2 means you avoid dealing with street level, which is great for travelers with luggage. Second, the hotel's price is reasonable. While the housekeeping is a bit semi-self-service, its value for money is excellent. The room has all the necessary amenities, and there's enough space to open a suitcase. Third, the hotel has a self-service laundry room, though it can get busy, so planning your time wisely is recommended. Cons: The room had a slightly damp smell, possibly due to high humidity, and the duvet sometimes felt a bit clammy. The housekeeping definitely isn't a daily full-service clean, but I had that expectation beforehand, so it wasn't a big deal.

Kyoto is a historic city with many attractions. I had a wonderful five-day stay and took lots of great photos.