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Reviews of JP INN Kyoto Ekimae Izutsucho

600-8318 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Izutsucho 651-2, Japan

#78 of 162 B&Bs and inns in Kyoto

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Review Score

Based on 341 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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Showing 151 - 175

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I missed the mention of not providing yukata

    All friendly and clean.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2022

    10
    super convenient location, clean room and nice staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    none

    Location is good, just 600m away from the Kyoto station. Room is clean and tidy, room size is okay, there’s a single bed plus a semi-double bed in my room, quite enough for a couple. Staff are super nice. On the day we checked out, it was raining heavily, but the staff were so generous and they gave us two umbrellas to use for free, really appreciate. The rubbish recollection is a bit complex though, you can see how Japanese people protect their environment and homeland, and I think as a foreigner, we really should learn from them. Overall I give 10 out of 10 for my stay here and definitely recommend this hotel.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were rules where you have to separate your own garbage, which is complicated but there are guidelines provided in every room, so it was alright.

    The location is close by Kyoto station, and the neighborhood was quiet and really nice. The room had a terrace and the bed is very comfortable. A shared laundry room is provided free of charge.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I like all

    nice and clean

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2022

    9.0
    Nice, cosy room
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    A little bit far away from the station. Small room for 3 persons

    Silent room, very clean, free laundry room for use. In-room you can find everything that you need - microwave, tea, coffee, fridge.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One suggestion is to check if water boiler is clean or not after each check out, because we found it was dirty. Probably the previous person cooked something inside the boiler.

    Beds were absolutely comfortable, and too spacious for a couple.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    cloth dryer is not working properly

    Cleanliness

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2025

    7.0
    Overall a good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn’t like the world gnats in the bathroom

    It was a big enough space to open up the chair by the desk he didn’t have a kitchen if you are into cooking

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2025

    4.0
    Below expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed

    Quiet neighborhood

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 15, 2024

    6.0
    Very small and humid room, but has what you need.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was very humid and the dehumidifyer had to be on at all times, eveb though it was very loud. Also, the rooms are extremely small and we didn’t have any space for luggage or ourselves. The place had an extreme amount of rules as well, and it was a little hard to figure anything out and the staff didn’t seem welcoming either.

    It had a washing machine, a tiny kitchen, ameneties and all the stuff you could need.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 8, 2024

    6.0
    Okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was a little uncomfortable could feel the springs. Nowhere to sit up with back support/ lean again the wall. The space was quite small. Having to rinse containers in a tiny sink was challenging. The walls were marked and dirty which didn’t really effect anything just a little yuck to look at. Walls are thin so can hear others next door. Not terrible but noticeable. Can’t leave your bags if you wanted to but the train station was close by so could rent a locker there. After we booked we got a super intense message about check in and if you were late could cost you hundreds of dollars. This could be stressful if travelling from far away or not sure exactly when you were going to get in.

    Good location, close to the train station and within walking distance of most things we wanted to see (we did walk a lot) quiet local area which was nice. Handy to have washing machine in the room and microwave. Lovely staff.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2024

    1.0
    Don’t do it
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    4-star hotel prices for a 2 star hotel experience

    Nothing, way too small

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 8, 2024

    4.0
    Good location but management needs perform a major refurb and soften the rules and language if it wants to continue char
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Terrible value for money. Apart from lovely staff, we felt like it was staying at a backpackers hotel but paying 3+ star prices. Very strict rules about arrival and departure times, unable to store luggage early or after checkout made things challenging. Also threats of fines if you break any rules such as checking out a few minutes late. The kitchen facilities were the barest minimum including no eating knives. Also the carpets on our landing were badly stained and that was a real turnoff. I could not stay there again.

    Location and the few staff.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2024

    6.0
    Good pit stop to clean clothes with a spacious room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mattress and pillows were hard and uncomfortable. Staff were unfriendly and not helpful.

    Good location. Good to have laundry facilities in the room which was quite spacious. There was also a great selection of complimentary drinks that could be used. They supplied free umbrellas to rent if needed

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2024

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Total lack of space.Threatening tone of emails.Far too many rules and regulations.

    Nothing

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2024

    7.0
    Please fix the alarm
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The fire alarm is very sensitive and some guest unfortunately triggered it TWICE (!!) during our stay. Very unpleasant awaking.

    Small but clean room with many appliances.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2024

    3.0
    Not recommended. They sent us a 30 pages brochure of what NOT to do, threatening us with huge fines or even police?! Wha
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - staff’s attitude towards customers. They sent us a 30 pages brochure of what NOT to do, threatening us with huge fines or even police?! What kind of place does that? - there were yellow stains looking like piss in our toilet - they knocked at out door to check out a MINUTE after 10 rushing us to leave? Not very welcoming.

    - big room - location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    5.0
    Better to discuss the floor in advance.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Rooms up to the 2d fl have no view at all. Rooms with kitchen are smallest ones and suitable only for 1 person. There is no space for another person or luggage.

    Good value for money. Nice neighbourhood.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    5.0
    Rooms with kitchen are suitable for 1 person only. Tiny room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Rooms with kitchen are the smallest ones, so there is no place for luggage even. Rooms up to 2 floor have no view and curtains are always closed.

    Located close to the Kyoto Train station, what makes any transportation convenient. Great old area with tiny buildings. Great trash sorting mechanism. Good value for money.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was uncomfortable

    Location, cleaning

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    7.0
    Cheap and comfortable, near Kyoto Station, lots of rules
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    A *lot* of rules (including some bizarre ones like paying ~$300 USD if you check in at the wrong time), check in is very late and check out is very early, no self check in, company rules don't allow you to use the toilet if your room is not yet ready (did I mention the weird check in hours?), *lots* of "mess this up and you will pay a big fee!" fearmongering, general bureaucracy Bonus but not very important when you're in Kyoto: the TV is basically useless unless you want to watch public japanese TV broadcast. It's ancient and doesn't have YouTube/Netflix/phone mirroring

    Close to Kyoto Station, lots of konbinis/food nearby, room is reasonably spacious and reasonably cheap, washing (and drying) machine in the room, good bed, good amenities, helpful staff (as helpful as they were allowed to be by company rules) Would still recommend it, but read all the rules carefully and make sure to time your arrival to the check in hours to avoid headaches

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2024

    1.0
    If you check in after 9pm be ready to sleep on the streets!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Check in and out times are so ridiculous and make no sense, be careful with this place because if you areive after 9pm you will have to pay a lot of extra money to check in later or you'll have to sleep in the streets. There are no staff at all to help you

    The location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No room cleaning during your stay, but you are free to borrow a vacuum cleaner, cleaning products and fresh sheets at the reception (I'm sorry?) Anyway, I have short brown hair and I found a few long black ones under the bed and in the bathroom on day one. Expensive extra charges for those willing to check-in after 9pm, such as a huge taxi fare to be paid for the staff to go home (I'm sorry?) WiFi signal gets weak after 8pm. Being a place frequented only by westners, expect some noise when they check out early in the morning.

    Very good location, in a quiet residential area close to the station with lots of restaurants and convenience stores nearby. Since I am traveling around Japan for one month, it was good to have a washing machine in my room. Ok for one/two nights stay, due to the affordable rates.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    People in the other rooms where loud and was difficult to sleep

    Clean, nice neighborhood

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Walls and floors are very thin, you can hear people walking around above you and next to your room. Very rigid with their rules, no place to store luggage after check out. I already know this beforehand so there's no surprise, but I still feel anxious the whole stay, trying to comply with all the rules especially trash separation. Energetically it's not relaxing to feel so controlled during a holiday.

    Very comfortable bed , nice duvet and pillows! Washer and dryer in the room, microwave. Great location Friendly, helpful staff who speak English

    Stayed in November 2023

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