Daiwa Roynet Hotel KYOTO-SHIJYOKARASUMA (Reopening on March 14, 2026)

The hotel has been recently renovated, and the facilities and space are quite good. For breakfast, you can choose between noodles and vermicelli with different soup bases; the taste was decent, neither good nor bad. The location is very close to the subway exit, although that particular exit is a bit far from the actual station entrance.

The hotel met my expectations; the facilities and services were good. The self-checkout was quick and easy. The only reason I'm not giving a full score is because I left a banana peel and hoped it would be taken out the next morning, so I put up the 'change towels' magnet. However, when I returned in the evening, there was a bag outside my door with fresh towels, but no one had actually entered the room, so the trash wasn't removed.

About a five-minute walk from the main street, which is actually quite close, but Kyoto in July is sweltering. There's a subway station just a block away from the hotel, making it very convenient to get to Kyoto JR. Overall, everything was pretty good – a lively area yet still peaceful. If the price is right, it's definitely worth considering.

Excellent, exceeded expectations! It's very close to the 4條 (Shijo) area, just a 5-minute walk.

The location is great, and the room is quite clean with a separate wet and dry area. The only downside is that the street-facing room was too noisy at night! There were so many motorcycles revving their engines, I don't know why there were so many in the middle of the night!

The hotel itself was fine, and it's pretty close to the subway station. The room wasn't huge, but there was enough space to open a 24-inch suitcase, so it was perfect for one person. It was also very clean, and the bathroom was quite spacious. They even offered a complimentary cup of coffee every day, which tasted decent. My only real complaint is that while it looked close to Kawaramachi on the map, making it seem convenient for shopping, after a few days of shopping there and lugging my purchases back to the hotel, I realized it was actually quite a trek and pretty tiring. However, if you're not planning on constant shopping, the location is great. Transportation is super convenient, with the subway and buses connecting you to everywhere.

The hotel is closest to Exit 5 of the subway, but if you have large luggage, please don't use this exit as it's all stairs with several turns. Exit 4 has an elevator and isn't far from the hotel either. The hotel's facade is quite discreet, with subtle colors, so you'll need to look up a bit to spot it when walking on the same side of the street. The location is excellent; it's right next to a shopping street, with Daimaru and Takashimaya department stores nearby, and plenty of dining options, making it super convenient for shopping. The room size is standard Japanese specifications. All the hotel staff were lovely, especially a Miss Matsushita – I even took a picture of her name tag! She patiently helped me translate and communicate throughout the process of shipping my luggage to Osaka. She was enthusiastic, gentle, and always smiling, with a wonderful attitude. The hotel breakfast variety is a bit limited, not as many choices as the previous hotel I stayed at. However, the front desk offers various skincare samples and free coffee and matcha drinks. The great location outweighs this minor drawback. Highly recommended!

First time in Kyoto. It's a bit of a walk from the bustling Shijo Kawaramachi commercial street, about 10 minutes on foot. However, it's quite close to the subway entrance, and Japan's underground passages are all connected, which is incredibly convenient for summer or rainy days – really impressed by their advanced design. Back to the hotel, I've stayed at this chain many times; it's very convenient. There's self-service laundry, and while it's not free like Atour, paying 400 JPY to avoid handwashing is totally worth it. It's just been renovated, so both the public facilities and rooms are very new. I always recommend booking newly opened hotels for a much better experience. The room isn't huge but perfectly adequate. The hotel breakfast is quite generous for a budget hotel, leaning Western, and surprisingly, they even have freshly cooked noodles. The desserts are excellent too; I'd rate the milk pudding and fruit jelly as top-notch. Just no fresh fruit, haha. Is paying 6000+ JPY for a night with breakfast for 2 adults and 1 child asking for too much? Haha.