600-8445 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Iwatoyamacho 411, Japan
#198 of 700 hotels in Kyoto
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1390 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 13, 2024
Georgia
United KingdomWonderful hotel. Room was bright and clean and comfortable. Breakfast was really tasty. General lobby/restaurant/bar area had a nice feel to it, definitely quite 'hip'.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Sebastiano
SwitzerlandThe room was a bit warm, but there is the air conditioning system
The hotel is in a very convenient location. The room is very small, but as the majority of the hotel in Japan
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Jitendra
United KingdomThe room itself was a bit on the small side- we had 2 large suitcases and we couldn’t open them up fully outside of the tatami mat area. Other than that, we had no complaints.
We really enjoyed the tatami mat experience. The bathroom facilities were excellent as well with everything provided for us. The food was INCREDIBLE and the staff were lovely!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Dawn
United KingdomNo small light in room- just overhead light (very small issue, I know!)
Bed so comfy. Staff helpful and friendly. Vegan breakfast amazing with 3 choices!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Natalia
DenmarkWe really enjoyed our stay at IMU Hotel. The staff is super friendly and helpful, the size of the room + bathroom was larger than we are used to in Japan, everything is clean and nice and the breakfast was really good (many vegetarian/vegan options!). We had in a room for 2 people with bunk beds.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Okan
NetherlandsN/A
Lovely staff, very positive. The hotel truly gives you the feeling of a community and peace. Loved our stay there. You can also customize your pillow and get one that works for you best. How cool is that!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Wenhui
CanadaThe location is convenient. The staff is nice.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Lu
FranceNothing !
Beautiful hotel and room Comfortable bedding Helpful and professional staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Joanne
United KingdomWe couldn’t get the Air conditioning to work but on the second night we asked for the window to be open and that was perfect. I’m sure they would have sorted the air con but we were only there 2 nights .
Great little hotel. Delicious veggie/vegan breakfasts, fantastic proximity to shops and restaurants.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 3, 2024
Anna
RussiaThe only drawback of our stay is about storage. The room really needs more storage options, there were none in ours, so we had to keep our clothes and things on the small desk and in the suitcases. There were no shelves in the bathroom, although it was really spacious and just empty. Also there were no hooks for jackets in the room or for towels in the bathroom. This problem is not hard to fix, so I hope the hotel management can make this improvement happen.
Clean and relatively spacious room, comfortable temperature and beds, quiet neighbourhood. The staff are helpful, friendly and communicative. The common area on the ground floor is cozy and relaxing.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 31, 2024
Jing
ChinaNothing
Great location.. nice stuff, small room but you got everything you needed. Room is very clean. Lobby bar is good.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 31, 2024
Anna
Russia-
The location of the hotel is very good, close to bus stop and subway station, which can bring you to main sightseeings and the main train station. Personnel was kind, friendly and helpful. Breakfast was okay. There were free hotel amenities, coffee tea and water. In the evening the hotel offered free sake for the guests. Rooms were regular and clean
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Paegan
United KingdomN/A
Good atmosphere, pleasant staff, very comfortable room, amazing breakfast, close to the station and shopping. Easily the best place we stayed during our time in Japan.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 26, 2024
Iris
NetherlandsNothing
Very friendly staff, rooms were nice and the breakfast was amazing. Overall very cozy vibe in the hotel. We loved it!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 25, 2024
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GreeceThe hotel was beautiful. The room was very clean . And the location exactly what you need . They had very good breakfast . And the was a room to smoke . The employees were very helpful with everything and very friendly . They have also a small area for kids to play and read books . They have thought about everything . It was are most pleasant stay in all Japan .
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Kelly
United Kingdom-The heater/AC unit in the room was very loud at times
-Vegan breakfast was amazing -check in/check out was a simple process and could be done via a machine -The staff were super friendly -It was close to two stations -lots of shopping in the area with restaurants, coffee shops, convenience stores a stone's throw away -room was clean
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 23, 2024
Evrim
SpainStaff was really kind and helpful. The location of the hotel was also good 20 mn by walk from Kyoto station. Breakfast and cocktails were also so delicious. If we are coming to Kyoto again we will definitely stay with Imu Hotel Recommended 100%
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 21, 2024
Christine
AustraliaVery small size hotel room with minimal luggage space. If you choose this accommodation, ensure that's its extremely minimalist so more suited to younger travellers. Having said that, we were a family of 5 and we managed ok.
Excellent service from all staff at the hotel. Hotel was very clean and very secure and safe. Good location from Karasuma Station so easy access to tourist destinations. Free breakfast was a plus.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Khin
ThailandSmall room
Friendly staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Francesco
ItalyNothing
Location, comfort, helpfulness of staff, proximity of bus and metro. Bathroom and toiletries great. Small but functional room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Kylie
AustraliaFriendly staff who went above and beyond
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Adam
United KingdomStaff where very friendly and helpful Breakfast set up was good, nice ypu could switch it up if you wanted Good location for metro
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 18, 2024
Aida
SpainAll great
Amazing breakfast, amazing staff and comfy rooms
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Loi
United StatesJust the late check in but that is the same with most hotels in japan
Quiet street but still near kyoto station (<15 mins leisurely walking) Very helpful staff (yamato luggage shipping, making reservations for restaurants, local maps and recommendations for stores) Free sake tasting for 2 nights during our stay
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Quint
NetherlandsThe staff is very friendly and every evening there is free Sake for guests
Stayed in March 2024
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