hotel Bell・Kyoto

Good location, friendly staff, short walk to station

Room very small, no place for suitcases and clothes

I travel a lot and this was one of the best hotels I stayed in in the last few years. It was clearly designed by someone with a lot of common sense as they took advantage of all the weirdness surrounding having a small plot of land in Kyoto to design a fully functional hotel. The rooms were not only clean but also comfortable (if small - but that's the Japanese standard). The location was great - Kyoto is so spread out that staying near one tourist attraction puts you super far away of everything else. This is why I opted for staying in the middle, near the subway and within walking distance of the main train station - and somehow it was very calm there.

The rooms are small - but that it is to be expected of a hotel in Japan. The reception isn't 24h so we had to specifically arrange for someone to wait for us. But that's a tiny downside. Otherwise it was great.

Location and style

Very quiet, modern and minimalist with all the amenities that you need. Very close to Kyoto central station, restaurants and convenience stores nearby. Free water, coffee, tea, umbrellas and good Japan guides. Comfy pillows. The staff were very polite and helpful. Good value for money

Room size is a bit small but that's expected from Japan. The room and bathroom can get very hot and humid so I think that could be a problem during summer. For October it was okay