Matsui Honkan, a Design Boutique Hotel Kyoto, Japan

"Ideally located just a 2-minute walk from lively Nishiki Market and Ponto-cho Street, Matsui Honkan boasts large public baths and chic Japanese-style rooms. It is within a 10-minute walk from Shijo, Karasuma and Kawaramachi subway stations. Free Wi-Fi is provided at the public area. Fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each room offers a relaxing ambience and facilities like a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a telephone. Yukata robes and tea sets are available in the room. The en suite bathroom has a bath tub and free toiletries. Guests will be greeted with matcha green tea and Kyoto sweets at time of check-in. While staying at Honkan Matsui, guests can also receive body and facial treatments in the room for a fee. Drinks vending machines and free luggage storage are available on site. The entire property has been renovated in April 2013. JR Kyoto Station is a 6-minute subway ride from Karasumaoike Station, which is a 10-minute walk from the property. Nijo-jo Castle, one of the World Heritage Sites, can be reached within a 20-minute walk." - My Boutique Hotel (en)