Hotel Anteroom Kyoto

Staff were extremely nice and helpful with any questions. The breakfast was great and had options for everyone. The vibe is welcoming and just feels nice to come back to after a long day of traveling. Rooms were spacious (very appreciated compared to rooms in Tokyo). The only downside was that the Kyoto Station is a about a 10-15min walk (not too bad unless it's blazing hot or pouring rain). But being in the "suburbs" was also nice to get a quieter side of Japan. They also rent out bikes/umbrellas if needed

This hotel is such a hidden gem. It is a quiet neighborhood at 15-mins distance from the central station. The breakfast buffet was the best by far out of the 3 hotels we stayed in our trip to Japan. They give 2 different toasts every day. The staff is extremely nice and they speak good English. We were 2 couples who stayed in the hotel for 7 days. When we arrived, the other couple realized that the bidet function if their toilet didn't work and they reported it to the hotel, just to let them know. Hours later when we returned after walking the city, the receptionist gave us a letter in which the hotel apologized for the incident and they gave the other couple a suit in exchange for the double bedroom they had. Needless to say that the suit was much better than the previous room. We thank miss. Moe (the staff member that gave us the letter and changed the room) and the hotel for the service. When we return to Kyoto, we will definitely stay in this hotel again.

Hotel Anteroom Kyoto is an outstanding choice for anyone visiting Kyoto. The design is modern, stylish, and incredibly comfortable, making it feel both welcoming and unique. The rooms are spacious, clean, and thoughtfully decorated, with all the amenities you could need for a pleasant stay. The staff speaks English perfectly, which makes communication effortless and ensures that all your needs are met with friendliness and efficiency. The location is excellent, close to public transport and key attractions, yet in a quiet area that allows for restful nights.

Although it’s officially a three-star hotel, the service and hospitality were truly five-star quality. They offered the best breakfast you can find in Kyoto. My room was equipped with air conditioning and even a dehumidifier to keep the air fresh and comfortable. I also appreciated the thoughtful neighborhood map they provided, which highlighted local sightseeing spots and nearby restaurants. The amenities were excellent, and the location—so close to both the bus and subway stations—was incredibly convenient. I will definitely stay here again on my next trip to Kyoto.

We stayed in one of the pixel art rooms. The room was designed by a indie video game developer and it was completely based on one game. The room included a Steam deck where you could play the game, but also a recordplayer with the soundtrack of the game. The attention to detail was amazing. One of the most interesting hotel experiences ever. Also great staff, a bar and free bath salts. Good value for your money.

The hotel is very nice. Unfortunately, I didn't really like the city, and this hotel is also far from all the notable places. The room is quite noisy if you turn on the air conditioner or the refrigerator or the bathroom fan or open the window, so I always slept with earplugs. There was a wardrobe in the room, which was unusual for a Japanese hotel. There is a vending machine and a microwave on the first floor. You can rent a bicycle for 2 hours for free — it was an interesting experience.

This is a cute and quirky hotel for a great price. It is situated south of Kyoto Station in a bit of a random area. It is easy to walk to the subway but there aren’t a lot of food options around. Staff were lovely. The room is basic and cosy but I had to get help working out the air conditioning as it heated up fast in the room due to the south facing windows. I wouldn’t recommend the room for more than one person due to its size

From the room to the staff and service I will give it 10/10. Very cute art and museum like hotel. The only downside I had with my room is the location of where it was in the hotel. If you have a room on the ground floor (1st floor?). It isn't exactly "quiet" the room happen to be right at the entrance of the hallway where people enter and come and go near the hallway exit/entrance for the lift and where also the breakfast and the bar is near. I had on the 2nd night not such a quite luck with sleeping in early because I had planned to get up early the next day. Apparently some kind of party or conference was being "held" or "celebrated". I would have been fine if I was told about the noise that could be heard but I didn't so I could hear the whole thing the entire night. And there were times during the other nights where people would talk too loud or too many noises near the bar were being made that I could hear it. Overall I would have been fine with everything else. The staff's help and the service and the quality of the room and few. Just the room that I was in wasn't so ideal of being away from the main hall noises. Not sure if I would come back again. Maybe going for the second floor or further away from the main hallway next time.

Stayed in the Hotel Anteroom for three nights. It is a 10 minute walk from the main Kyoto Station with a bus stop & Kujo Subway steps away. There is a small gift shop & art gallery in the lobby. There is s separate smoking room so we didn't see or smell any smoke. The small washers and dryers were really appreciated! Our room 201 was quiet, comfortable & clean. It was large with a frig @ patio. Breakfast was included from 6:30 until 11 daily. The warm pastries, salads, fruits, juices, smoothies, sandwiches, cereals, cappuccinos ... were a great way to start the day. The English speaking knowledgeable staff made our trip very special. There were too many wonderful people to call out! They helped us navigate the attractions, transportation, shops ... everything Kyoto!!! I hate to leave!

If you plan to long stay this is nice to stay. They have wash machine ( automatic detergent in ) and dryer! Clean nice place. Refrigerator, pot , tv in room. They have special breakfast. If you need anything, no worries. Close to hotel convince store, small market. They have map for close restaurants. About 20 min to Kyoto station, 10 min to Kujo subway station by slow walk.

Excellent place to stay! We arrived later than expected, and as we were checking in (around 11pm), one of the staff promptly brought us out cold bottles of water. The walk from Kyoto Station was longer than we'd have liked, but you get used to it. There are other closer stops on the metro, but we usually just walked. It is very convenient and close to shops, restaurants, shopping, stores, and attractions. The staff was absolutely amazing. I wish we had been able to stay longer! The décor was fantastic. The Art-Pop theme works in what looks to have been a complete revamp of an older run of the mill Japanese hotel with smaller rooms that have been renovated in to larger rooms by knocking down a wall. The lobby was fun and funky, as was the bar area and breakfast restaurant. The hotel hallways were 'standard' utilitarian japan, with that tan color paint and green lettering, but it worked so well, especially because there would be odd touches like a door handle that was a skate board wheel chassis, or some funky artwork at the end of a hall. The room was large, comfortable, ultra modern, with great furniture and fixtures. The bathroom was lengthwise down the side of the room, and the bath area was large. I loved it. Lets talk about the breakfast. It was phenomenal! Its prepaid at the front desk, or you can add it on each day when checking in. You choose a main item (I think you could add multiple main items, but there was a slight language barrier), then you can get drinks, salads, and other stuff off of the buffet as sides. And it was all good! I can't recommend this place enough! I will DEFINITELY stay here again when in Kyoto. Price was good, worth the money. Next time I'm there, I will have to schedule at least a half day to just enjoy the hotel and art.