Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

The room is actually two small connecting rooms, which is great because it gives us space for our luggage. Having two bathrooms is a huge plus! The main bathroom is especially spacious with a three-part setup (toilet, sink, shower all separate). The water pressure was excellent and very consistent. On the 2nd floor, there's coffee and drinks available, which is a nice touch. Downstairs, you'll find a drugstore, Don Quijote, and Loft is right next door, with BAL across the street. Takashimaya is just a 5-minute walk to the right. The location is unbeatable, and it's excellent value for money, which more than makes up for the slightly small rooms. The service was also very good!

The hotel is located right on a bustling commercial street, which is super convenient for transportation, shopping, and dining. However, the downside is that it gets pretty noisy with motorcycles revving their engines late at night. After two nights, we decided to move to a quieter, slightly more secluded spot. Also, the bed was quite close to the window, and even in winter, there was a noticeable draft coming in.