Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma

Walking distance to the bus station… there is a starbucks 2 mins away from the hotel. The convenient store 7/11 is just 30 seconds from the hotel. Walking distance of 15 minutes to Kyoto centre, pontocho alley… For those with heavy luggages, the lift of the station is between 7/11 and starbucks. So just be mindful, you don’t need to cross the street to the train station. There are little coffee shops and a very nice bakery in the alleys.

The breakfast was fantastic, there was a good variety that changed daily. The room was spacious and very clean. The option to have fresh towels delivered daily was good. The pajamas and amenities provided at reception were very good and makes for less packing when travelling here. The location was also good, right next to a 24 hour convenience store and close to public transport.

We had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. The room was spacious, perfect for two people, and we were even able to have three suitcases open on the floor at the same time! We could also pick up our own pajamas and amenities like toothbrushes at the reception, which was a nice touch. The washing machine was also super convenient. The location was great, close to a metro station and not far from Kyoto Main Station. You could even take a direct train from the nearby metro to Osaka, which was very handy.

The location was 3 minutes using the Karasuma Line and getting off at Shijo Station. Beside the Hotel was a 711 that was only 1 minute away. The location was a primary reason that I decided to stay here, and Nishiki Market was about a 15-minute walk away. The room was a good size, the three beds were comfortable, and the bathroom was a decent size. Also, I want to mention that I appreciated getting two pillows, one soft and one hard. In this hotel, there are toiletries (small hairbrush, toothbrush, Q-tips, razor, cleansing face packets, tea, coffee, and clean two-piece pajamas) in the 2nd floor across the checking desk. There is also a laundromat that takes 300 yen to wash and there's no need to have soap since it's already included in the wash. The dryer is only 100 yen but I did have to run the dryer twice to get my clothes dry. I did not get the breakfast, but you are able to buy it at check in. I remember they told me it was 1,400 yen per person to add it on. I did not get it, because I wasn't planning to get up early, but I did see the menu because they post it near the elevator. Near the hotel, there is another line I took to go to Osaka. The location was truly exceptional. Overall, it was an incredible place to stay and relax. My family enjoyed staying here and we are planning to come back to stay here.