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Reviews of Imu Hotel Kyoto 3 stars

600-8445 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Iwatoyamacho 411, Japan

#198 of 699 hotels in Kyoto

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1391 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    10
    Loved this place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Great friendly and helpful staff. Recommended 2 restaurants which were both excellent and we would never have found ourselves. Away from the centre of town but easy to get there.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Japanese Style Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could be more substantial.

    Very chic hotel. Very clean. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    9.0
    Great value, great location, fun stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Room with Bunk Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I got the room with the bunk beds and regret not just reserving a regular room. Also, I tried laying on the top bunk and something was extremely wrong with the mattress on the top bunk (like a chunk of the mattress was missing)

    The location of Imu hotel is excellent! Close to everything, or within walking distance. The property was clean, and the staff were very friendly and had great recommendations. I loved the breakfast, and I definitely missed having a breakfast included when I moved on to another city. As a solo traveler. I also liked that the hotel encourages people to hang out and be social with a happy hour

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would have preferred more variety with breakfast options, but for a short stay, it was ok. The luggage storage is a bit non-standard: you can use a chain lock and fix your luggage to a bar, but it's occasionally unattended and therefore not quite safe (if you have a backpack).

    Good size, clean and quiet room. Comfortable beds. Internet connection fully functional. Hot and cold water available in the lobby and also free sake for guests. Some staff members were very friendly.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing price for a great room, close to downtown and very friendly staff and great bar.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    10
    Amazing breakfast and lovely stay in Kyoto!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese Style Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good!

    Great location! AMAZING vegan breakfast (3 vegan options), kind and welcoming staff with helpful recommendations. Rooms clean and comfortable. We would highly recommend!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    10
    Positive and friendly staff. Location was good, plenty of eateries around. Like happy hour and tha
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Loft
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great breaky, plenty to eat and fresh

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    9.0
    Fulfilling stay
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It can be changed, but, please, note, that rooms have really limited space. We had to rearrange the position of garbage can and night table, just so that we could fit in our luggage (vertical position). Hopefully the cleaning lady was not mad about it :D also, one of the twin rooms our friends were staying at, had a strong fish smell. I suppose the previous guests had a "fishy accident" and nobody cleaned the carpet thoroughly. But these were just small minuses, which really meant nothing considering all the positive aspects.

    Breakfast was nice, location was ok (around 20 min on foot to Nishiki market area). The most appealing thing is free sake, as well as hotel bar discount for hotel's guests. Rooms are small, but that is to be expected in Japan. If you are a couple, I would recommend booking a double room loft, because you can leave your luggage on the upper bunk bed and save some space. Breakfast is really nice, although no meat included, unless you you really want it, you can pay extra. Each day you can choose one from 4 pre-decided breakfast options. Food was fulfilling and included vegetables. Staff had pretty good communicative English.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    9.0
    Would I book this hotel again? Yes!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The door isolation to the hall wasn’t so good. It’s not a party hotel, so it becomes quiet relatively early.

    Location, location and location! Easy access to subway/buses and a walking distance to great restaurants and bars. Great breakfast and super nice staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    10
    Free Sake making it easy to bond with other travellers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Room with Bunk Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They do not offer one bed room for solo traveler. I had to book a bunk bed.

    Staff spoke English and all you can drink sake? Should I go on? As a solo traveler it made it worth while because I got to meet other travellers who were visiting from North America and all over the world!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    10
    Reasonably priced and great hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese Style Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The attention to detail is amazing at the hotel! Extra pillows to take, delicious breakfast and cokkcing classes. Also a great location. Very clean rooms.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    Room was clean, spacious, and modern. The location is near public transit and convenient. Staff is super helpful and speak great English.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    10
    Great breakfast, friendly staff and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    The location is really good. The service is good. The hotel provides good breakfast

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Loft
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast time could start more early

    Delicious breakfast and comfy beds. Free sake for hotel guests :)

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    10
    One of the highlights of our stay! A welcoming base for anyone visiting Kyoto.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Loft
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not applicable.

    The staff are so helpful and friendly. Downstairs lobby is warm and inviting so there is often a nice buzz downstairs. This means you have the option to relax in your room or downstairs. Lovely food and drink on offer. Room was clean and cosy and the shower was nice and powerful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    9.0
    Great staff, and dietary-friendly food options.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - No laundry facilities on site.

    - Excellent location in a quiet street, but close to transportation and plenty of sights/entertainment. - Very friendly and helpful staff. - Lots of vegan options for breakfast and dinner! - The rooms aren’t massive, but clean and comfortable. - Free sake at the bar in the evening.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    9.0
    The best minimalistic accommodation in Kyoto at reasonable price unless you prefer traditional ryokan (but at this price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a modern hips hotel in a place where you normally would go out all day and come back just for sleeping (as Kyoto has so many attractions )

    Price location and staff

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    10
    Modern Japanese vibes
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to mention.

    Sparkly clean property, good vibes and super friendly and helpful staff. The property also offers a wide Sake selection, which is a nice way to treat and welcome their guests.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese Style Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We received phishing messages from this hotel on booking.com app. Not entirely sure if it is the hotel or the booking.com (or both) that lacks in cybersecurity. Definitely did affect the hotel experience negatively as it gave us unnecessary stress during our japan trip.

    Clean spacious rooms, great breakfast.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room with Bunk Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room is small but very comfortable, highly recommend for single/couple travelers on a budget. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the lobby bar is nice for a drink after a long day of exploring Kyoto. We also liked the included breakfast. Overall a great stay!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    9.0
    Perfect hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic little hotel with friendly helpful staff. Great location for getting about by bus and metro. The free sake and happy hour on cocktails was a bonus!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    10
    Superb hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Room with Bunk Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I can think of .

    One of the best stays I had in japan . Vibe of this hotel is amazing . Amenities are new and clean . There is a play area for kids with lots of toys and board games . Staff is young and they are very welcoming and helpful . Free sake and wine was a bonus . Location is gr8 as it is walkable to shijo subway , gion , kiyomizudera temple and nishiki . Highly recommend it .

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room on the cramped side

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast. Lots of little extras including free coffe, tea and sake

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Loft
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The vibe of the place is quite "basic" and functional, don't expect something traditional.

    Cosy and larger than average room (by Japanese standards) with a cute loft to sit and chill. Clean and spacious toilet+shower combo (the sink is in the room). Comfortable bed. Nice lounge.

    Stayed in November 2023

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