Reviews of HOTEL AMANEK Kyoto Kawaramachi Gojo 3 stars
600-8040 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Azuchicho 616, Japan
#454 of 692 hotels in Kyoto
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 720 hotel reviews
8.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.5
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Comfort
8.5
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Location
8.6
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Facilities
8.5
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Staff
8.8
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Value for money
8.4
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Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: 13 August 2024
Benjamin
United States5 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard King Room - No View
- • Stayed 2 nights
The location, quality of the room and the staff were great!
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 11 August 2024
Robin
Sweden1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard King Room - No View
- • Stayed 11 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Location and staff very good.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 9 August 2024
Johana
United Kingdom4 reviews10“Good area, amazing hotekt”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room - No View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
In the TV they have an option to know how many washing machines were being used, this was not really updated.
They have a Spa/bath area, which was more than welcome after each day of walking!
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 31 July 2024
Cornelis
United Kingdom41 reviews6 helpful votes10“A great, value for money hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard King Room - No View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was good to have the laundry facilities but the washer / dryer took too long to dry clothes. It is better to use the coin operated laundry, 5-10 minutes walk away.,
The reception was friendly and the rooms were nice. I especially enjoyed the powerful walk-in shower. The breakfast was OK but you could also grab a quick breakfast at the 7eleven just down the road.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 22 July 2024
Lis
Luxembourg4 reviews1 helpful vote6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard King Room - No View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It very often smelled like cigarettes in the lobby because the smoking area was right next to the elevators. Cleaning the room only meant changing bed sheets and bringing new towels, they didn't vacuum or anything.
The location was great. The staff was kind.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 20 July 2024
Murray
Australia4 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Moderate Twin Room - No View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was very small
Breakfast was good The location was also good
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 19 July 2024
Al-salti
Australia1 review1 helpful vote2.0“Do not go.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard King Room - No View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room is ridiculously small, there is literally no room is move it is unlivable. The pillows are awful. The mattress is terrible. The queen bed is literally two singles pushed together. They don't give you a large blanket to fit the queen they provide two single blankets. You have no space to open your luggage at all. The air-conditioning leaked water in both rooms.
I really enjoyed the Location. It was 10 minutes away from everything! It had a great bathroom.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 12 July 2024
Grent
Denmark3 reviews5.0Passable- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Twin Room - No View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lousy beds
Great placement and bathroom. The bed were not so good since they were extremely hars together with the pillow. Impossible to sleep at night.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 29 June 2024
Rowan
Australia21 reviews10“Great place”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room - No View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Was very good
Great place, with nice lounge and breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 19 June 2024
Asaf
Israel2 reviews10Exceptional- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room - No View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very clean and very helpful staff
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Siew
Singapore7 reviews1 helpful vote10“Average”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room - No View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Laundry dryer not hot enough to dry up clothes. Also I saw tourist use laundry washer for their shoes. That was very inconsiderate
Convenient to shopping area, cafe n restaurants
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Theresa
United States2 reviews1 helpful vote2.0“Bed and shower were the only good parts. Avoid at all costs if you want helpful staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Triple Room - No View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room smelled. Staff was not very helpful. I understand that there was a language barrier and despite using google translate this did not help. First time, I asked for assistance for getting a cab and was told they were busy and to get one myself from the road. Second time, I asked for help with reservations and was told to call myself. Maybe I was asking for too much. Next time, I would definitely avoid this hotel and consider a real hotel with a real concierge who can assist. Maybe I was asking for too much.
Bed was comfortable, rain shower was great.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Alison
United Kingdom6 reviews1 helpful vote10“Perfect place to enjoy the city”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard King Room - No View
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Great hotel, perfect location (near bus stop, not far from station and walkable to Gion), loved the breakfast and the Onsen.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Gail
Canada14 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard King Room - No View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very nice hotel. For the price.friendly staff amazing lounge free non alcoholic drinks. Walking distance to places
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Marjorie
New Zealand15 reviews1 helpful vote10“Nice and affordable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Triple Room - No View
- • Stayed 1 night
Rooms are really right with no space to really open luggages so be prepared :)
Location is nice, a short walk to the river, bus stop in front of hotel, train station about 5 minutes walk. Drugstore and 7-eleven within a minute from the hotel so super convenient.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Caitlin
Australia2 reviews3.0“Not recommended.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Moderate Twin Room - No View
- • Stayed 4 nights
Our room was not clean! Lump of hair in the shower, a sock under the bed, dusk and hair on the bedhead, surfaces not properly wiped etc! The staff didn't handle the issue well... asked us to vacate the room so they could clean it. Offered another room (worse room) if we didn't want to do that. Spend a little more for nicer accomodation. Plenty of boutique accommodation around.
Fairly quiet location and not too far from the restaurants and shops in the centre of downtown. Bus stop right out the front and a short walk to the train station across the river.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Nachonnipa
Australia2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Triple Room - No View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Onsen
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Charlene
Canada12 reviews1 helpful vote6.0“Disappointed”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room - No View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The pillows are not comfortable, and the bed is not well-suited for this small room. The bed takes up most of the available space, making the room feel cramped. Additionally, the fan in the bathroom runs non-stop and is quite noisy, as is the small refrigerator. I had to unplug the fridge to stop the noise. Furthermore, the breakfast is subpar and probably not worth the extra cost.
The hotel is quite well located. Close to the bus station and not too far from the subway. At around 1.5 from the Main Street and Gion.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Rosina
United Kingdom30 reviews10“Great place”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Twin Room - No View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Everything
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Chuuya
Germany4 reviews10“Great Experience, thank you for your service.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room - No View
- • Stayed 7 nights
The stuff was super friendly and helpful. The location was great, you could walk to the "Inner City" pretty quickly. Using Gojo Station you get to Kyoto main Station with just one stop. :) Once we visit Kyoto again we will for sure look forward going to this Hotel again. Also, the Onsen was a big bonus!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Brody
United States11 reviews4 helpful votes10“Great location, friendly staff, and walking distance to Nishiki Market and other popular spots!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Moderate Twin Room - No View
- • Stayed 5 nights
The lounge had limited hours in the day/evening, so we weren't able to use the space to get some work done on our computers at a proper table. That would be an excellent amenity if the hotel made it available as a working space during certain hours.
The location in more on the east side of the city center which made the walk to Nishiki Market, Kiyomizudera and other nearby attractions quite manageable. This goes without saying for Kyoto, but bring your walking shoes! There's so much to see just east of the river from this hotel. The staff were very friendly and upon request, were able to call us a cab back to Kyoto Station during check-out. There is a 7-11 very close by which made late night snacking incredibly easy! The included breakfast was tasty with both western and Japanese options. We shipped our luggage to this hotel which made things very easy.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Christina
United Kingdom3 reviews1 helpful vote10“Lovely place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room - No View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very small so only good for a couple days
Lovely hotel, great location
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Harrington
New Zealand2 reviews6.0“Good stay, but not great, so would not go bacl”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard King Room - No View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast buffet was the same food every day. Reception staff were almost all grumpy.
Room was great, and had everything I needed. The shower was excellent. Staff at breakfast buffet were lovely.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Michael
Netherlands129 reviews13 helpful votes6.0“Better look for a bigger apartment a bit away from the center, but besides a metro station”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room - No View
- • Stayed 4 nights
The room had the same size as the bed. There was no space to stand or put your suitcase. Everything you have to do on the bed.
On weekdays there was a happy hour at the end of afternoon , in the breakfast room with free drinks. The hotel is wel kept and clean. The hotel has recommended several excellent restaurants located within 500 meters of the property.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Jaymee
Australia4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Moderate Twin Room - No View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was a door between the shower and the sink/toilet area, all other bathrooms have just had a curtain. Was much bigger and cleaner than other places we have stayed, definitely recommend
Stayed in May 2024
