HOTEL IMAGINE KYOTO — Hotel in Kyoto

Small modern Japanese-style hotel, very handy for Kyoto station. There are plenty of places to eat in the big station complex, and a few izakaya more or less next door to and across the road from a hotel for beer and yakitori only a few paces from the front door.||Spotlessly clean large room with (miracle of miracles!) a decent sized wardrobe, big enough for my suitcase, with lots of coathangers. Still no chest of drawers, though there would be space for one. (Storage space seems to be a weak point in Japanese hotels). Tatami rooms (one big wardrobe held futons and bedding, so my room could have slept at least 2 more people on futons) as well as the permanent double bed. Instead of square traditional floor cushions, there were beanbags and a slightly taller pouffe cushion. ||Large bathroom area with twin sinks, bathtub and a shower on a flexible hose which could be directed over the bathtub, Western style, or you could sit on a little stool and hose down (pre-onsen Japanese fashion). The Japanese technotoilet and a tiny washbasin were in a separate little room from the main bathroom.||There was a fridge and kettle in my room, but slightly disappointingly no tea was provided, so I had to buy teabags in a convenience store.||The ground floor has washing machines and dryers for guests (I think it was 200 Yen to wash and 100 for 30 minutes drying time), plus lounge seating, a dining table and kitchen facilities. As I was up early (before 7 am) to try and beat the crowds at popular sights, and as few of the cafes in Kyoto station opened early (I refuse to resort to McDonalds!) I was able to buy eggs and bread at a convenience store and cook my own breakfast.||There is a roof terrace, and facilities for photo shoots (slightly strange assortment of fashion books, lights and mirrors in a corner of the ground floor lounge area), plus a mini table football table, some board games, ad instructions on how to make an origami Pikachu!||The hotel is not staffed 24-7, but there are supplies of amenities (toothbrushes, spare loo rolls etc) in reception, and a choice of 3 different colours of yukata and 4 different colours of belts, for guests to pick up in reception. Staff were friendly and helpful and spoke...

Small modern Japanese-style hotel, very handy for Kyoto station. There are plenty of places to eat in the big station complex, and a few izakaya more or less next door to and across the road from a hotel for beer and yakitori only a few paces from the front door.||Spotlessly clean large room with (miracle of miracles!) a decent sized wardrobe, big enough for my suitcase, with lots of coathangers. Still no chest of drawers, though there would be space for one. (Storage space seems to be a weak point in Japanese hotels). Tatami rooms (one big wardrobe held futons and bedding, so my room could have slept at least 2 more people on futons) as well as the permanent double bed. Instead of square traditional floor cushions, there were beanbags and a slightly taller pouffe cushion. ||Large bathroom area with twin sinks, bathtub and a shower on a flexible hose which could be directed over the bathtub, Western style, or you could sit on a little stool and hose down (pre-onsen Japanese fashion). The Japanese technotoilet and a tiny washbasin were in a separate little room from the main bathroom.||There was a fridge and kettle in my room, but slightly disappointingly no tea was provided, so I had to buy teabags in a convenience store.||The ground floor has washing machines and dryers for guests (I think it was 200 Yen to wash and 100 for 30 minutes drying time), plus lounge seating, a dining table and kitchen facilities. As I was up early (before 7 am) to try and beat the crowds at popular sights, and as few of the cafes in Kyoto station opened early (I refuse to resort to McDonalds!) I was able to buy eggs and bread at a convenience store and cook my own breakfast.||There is a roof terrace, and facilities for photo shoots (slightly strange assortment of fashion books, lights and mirrors in a corner of the ground floor lounge area), plus a mini table football table, some board games, ad instructions on how to make an origami Pikachu!||The hotel is not staffed 24-7, but there are supplies of amenities (toothbrushes, spare loo rolls etc) in reception, and a choice of 3 different colours of yukata and 4 different colours of belts, for guests to pick up in reception. Staff were friendly and helpful and spoke...

It is like a boutique hotel with fun and trendy lobby and roof top.

Easily located within Kyoto station (5min walk).

Although it is not a full hotel with restaurant that serves breakfast, nor 24/7 reception/housekeeping, the reception counter will be available from 11am to 8pm daily, and there will be clearing of bins and changing towels daily.

Kitchenette and laundry (coin operated washer & dryer) areas are useful for tourists too.

Most importantly, the service by the staff is impressive.

1. they are very responsive to emails. Prior to arrival, I had many queries, and also asked for help to receive items I had ordered to be delivered to the front desk prior to my arrival.
2. I asked for details of airport express bus service, such as where to get the tickets and board the bus. Firstly, they helped to call to make reservation on my behalf. They then took the effort to walk to the ticketing counter at bus bay areas (5min away from hotel) to snap some photos and emailed to me.

We are very touched and impressed but such extra mile services that they took, despite challenges communicating. They strive to give their best services to the tourists.

Thank you so much Hotel Imagine for brightening our...