APA Hotel Kyoto Ekihigashi

I selected the hotel primarily because of its proximity to Kyoto Station, just a one-minute walk from the North Gate. My decision was based on a brief look at its appearance on Google Maps, as I didn't have much information about it beforehand. Upon arrival, I discovered that the hotel is relatively new, having been built in 2019. Although the room is compact, its modern and clean design appealed to me. One notable feature is the ability to store our two very large suitcases under the bed, a convenience not always available in older hotels.

Location: 9/10 - less than 5 min walk to Kyoto station - short walk to 7-Eleven etc. Value for money: 8/10 Staff: Friendly - organised my luggage transfer to the hotel in Tokyo Room facilities and cleanliness: - Small sized room, as expected - Tiny bathroom, as expected - Spotless Check-in / Check-out: - Noticed that it can get really busy around the check-out time. We left by 8:30, hence avoided the crowd. Would I recommend this place: Yes

We stayed six nights. We were looking for something close to Kyoto station and a good price. The hotel was solid for our needs. You can see the station from the entrance of the hotel. We were in Kyoto to sightsee, and we simply used the hotels for sleeping. It did the job. The hotel had comfy beds, solid air conditioning and good amenities. The water pressure and the toilet were great.

The hotel is extremely conveniently located just across from the Kyoto train station so not only are arriving and departing from there extremely easy but also so is travel around the city. The bed was extremely large and I loved that the TV not only had bilingual NHK news but also had BBC and NHK world. The staff was very helpful with allowing us to Stow our luggage both before arrival and after departure.

Really good location. Just a 2 minute walk from Kyoto Station. 7eleven is across the road. Starbucks, McDonald’s and Burger King are around the corner (if you want a chain) A food hall is nearby. Check in is through a machine, usual in Japan. Service was great, the reception has luggage hold service. The rooms are great size for Japan, and have the usual amenities. The bed was very comfortable and bathroom is great. We also had breakfast and it is very good with so many options. Was a great stay, only downside is the 10am checkout, that is a bit too early.