No blackout curtains

Location , staff , comfort , bar

Stayed in April 2024

Amazing room, friendly staff, and good location.

Stayed in April 2024

The room was clean, spacious, beautifully decorated, and comfortable. Location was good, walking distance to Nishiki Market and other attractions. Service was TOP NOTCH. I would rate it 12 stars if I could.

Stayed in March 2024

I initially booked a "Superior Double" room that I later learned did not have a window or balcony door that opened. I upgraded to a room with a balcony as soon as I became aware, so I never saw the original room. This may have been fine for others, but wouldn't have worked for me (as someone who always books the window seat because I need to be able to look outside), and there was no mention of this on Booking.com, so I add this note for the benefit of future users.

I really enjoyed my stay at this boutique hotel. The room was extremely clean and modern, and the bed was VERY comfortable. Kyoto sites are generally pretty spread out, but this hotel was nicely located for walks to Nijo Castle, The Imperial Palace, Nishiki Market and along Kamo River to the Shimogamo Shrine (all of which were recommended by Front Desk staff). It was also very close (<5 mins) to a couple of subway lines, one of which I took from Kyoto Station to the hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in April 2024

Air conditioner didn’t work well our firts night but was addressed promptly.

Small boutique hotel on a side street very convenient to public transportation. Excellent bar and friendly staff. Great recommendations and reservation assistance for 2 dinners nearby. We would highly recommend this small hotel in Kyoto.

Stayed in March 2024

Location was fine as it is centrally located and we could wander and find some nice hole in the wall local places away from the tourist areas. Next time would likely choose a different location - but be hard to pass up on this hotel.

Small boutique hotel. Very comfortable beds and a lovely huge bathtub. Nice little bar with a wonderful bartender. Excellent staff. All very kind and welcoming.

Stayed in March 2024

It’s was excellent.

Great location, nice room, great staff, great bar.

Stayed in March 2024

I made a special request to the staff and which wasn’t accommodated

It’s the most amazing hotel and rooms with not a single thing lacking

Stayed in March 2024

No complaints

Great location, lovely staff and clean, nice, big rooms

Stayed in February 2024

It doesn't have in-house dining, HOWEVER, it has an incredible Whisky Bar and the staff will heat foods up for you as well as help coordinate Uber Eats and other food Delivery services. There are also tons of great restaurants right around the hotel.

Incredibly clean and well designed hotel in a fantastic neighborhood. Close to Gion and other sites but not in a touristy section of town. It also has great access to public transportation. Showers in all classes of rooms are incredible.

Stayed in January 2024

Amazing bathrooms and design aesthetics

Stayed in January 2024

The pillows could've been a lot more firm.

The staff was amazing. Incredibly nice. And the breakfast food was delicious!!

Stayed in January 2024

If we stayed here again we would hire bikes to explore the city and nearby neighbourhoods. This would be a fantastic way of getting around, and the hotel is in a perfect position to act as a base for exploring.

The friendly, helpful staff really elevate this from a standard stay to a terrific experience. We loved the special welcome, help with local recommendations and assistance with organising Takhuiban to our next hotel in a remote mountain village. Although the location is a little quieter than other parts of Kyoto, we loved exploring the nearby cafes and restaurants and had no difficulties reaching the major attractions on foot or just a couple of stops on the subway. We actually loved retreating back to our little quiet street after a day amongst the crowds. We fell in love with Kyoto and can't wait to come back and stay here again.

Stayed in October 2023

The maisonette room in particular, the location of power plugs to charge devices is a bit lacking and inconvenient. I have stayed in other rooms here though which I did not recall having this issue (but it has been many years, I may have forgotten). In particular, more charging options should be near the bed--as we are a very digital society now, especially as travelers, we will be using phones or tablets for communication and research before bed and also use as alarms. So having a number of charging options near the bed so we can keep devices fresh and nearby is important. Another thought is if possible to have more pillow options. The pillows deflate easily with weight. This is a bit more of an issue for side sleepers as they do not support our neck and result in less comfortable sleep and stiffer neck and shoulder in the morning (I did try and stack them, no it did not help). I think this is not as big of an issue for back-sleepers. Also, this is getting very nitpicky, but maybe more TV channels? :)

The bath area of the maisonette is large and very relaxing at the end of the day, although 2 chairs would have been better instead of just 1. The robes provided are comfortable and appreciated. It is right next door to a bakery that makes delicious coffee and pastries (savories and sweet). The staff is super polite and helpful, and recommended some places to eat nearby (which were very good). Even helped us make reservations. Hard to quantify is that the staff made us feel especially comfortable. They would take their time to help us and make calls as needed even if it would take a bit longer, but at the same time if they notice someone nearby waiting (for a small ask) someone would notice and quickly assist them w/o making us feel rushed. Same thing when we are waiting while someone else is assisted, they would notice and help us quickly if its small. Other hotels even for small quick things sometimes you simply have to wait your turn (understandable of course) or inadvertently made to feel rushed if people are waiting behind you. Perhaps because this hotel is smaller or maybe the staff have higher EQ, but result is that it feels especially easy to talk to the staff and ask for assistance when needed.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing in particular

The room was spacious, and the hotel is conveniently located near a train station. Being able to eat breakfast in the room is also a plus. The staff is friendly and very helpful. The bathtub in the room is nice large, great to relax in it after walking around whole day sightseeing.

Stayed in November 2023

Great location. Neat room. Attentive staff.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing.

Beautiful. Immaculate. Ideal location.

Stayed in November 2023

The room was light and very spacious with large bathroom. The facilities were generous in every way.

Stayed in November 2023

Bit higher price for the accommodation, considering it was a converted villa.

Extremely friendly and helpful staff, very nice rooms and facilities everything new and modern. Great Location

Stayed in November 2023

The breakfast is substantial! More food and variety than I was expecting and more than I could eat. It was delivered to our room at exactly the time we requested. The staff was extremely kind and went out of their way to make us comfortable. The bathroom is huge with lots of counter space and storage. The shower and bathtub are HUGE. So much space in the room itself. The room was quiet and the AC perfect! We rode the subway everywhere and it was so easy and close. Favorite restaurant is a 1 minute walk. Okonomiyaki Hikari? You can watch the chef put on a show. This was a hidden gem recommended by the bartender.

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing to improve

Very modern, small boutique hotel with spacious rooms. Best are extremely comfortable

Stayed in October 2023

There is nothing about Villa Sanjo that we didn't like. The bar downstairs is appropriately priced but might be considered expensive by some.

Extremely comfortable rooms with great beds and easy to use air conditioning. Room came with a great, really big shower and great smelling amenities. We didn't use the TV but it was available and it worked if you wanted to watch it.

Stayed in September 2023

Boutique hotel—everything is new! Staff was great. There is a lobby bar with a lovely friendly bartender

Stayed in August 2023

The location was quiet yet close to a metro stop and lots of fun restaurants. The staff were very friendly and helpful, including making reservations for us. We got the Japanese breakfast one morning, and it was excellent. The room was spacious, ultra-clean and very comfortable. We would most definitely go back to Villa Sanjomuromachi.

Stayed in July 2023