Hotel Anteroom Kyoto

This hotel is overrated, my suggestion is book elsewhere. the building and rooms are old with old amenities. The toilet smells when you flush. I could stay there only for a night. The photos never represent its reality. I was so frustrated with my experience and this place never matches what you think of Japan.

I spent 5 nights at Hotel Anteroom as a solo traveler. I had a single room which was perfect for what I needed. The price was about $350 US for the 5 nights. It is located about a 15 minute walk from Kyoto station with a family mart across the street. The employees were awesome (especially the gentleman who helped me with my pocket WiFi) and the place was super clean. Would definitely stay here again.

One of our favourite hotels so far in Japan! Modern and has good amenities like free bath salts, a stacked breakfast and a bar to lounge in. Front desk were amazing, especially the girl with a bob haircut, she helped us send our luggage on to Haneda and checked us in with a smile. Only downside is TV was old but we didn’t even really use it as Kyoto has so much to see and do and it’s slightly out of the centre but it’s near the big temples.

Out of our 2 week stay in Japan, Hotel Anteroom was by far our favourite hotel. Super stylish & artsy. The room I picked had a beautiful wooden tub overlooking the outside zen garden from a window in the bathroom and I was in the tub almost every night. The bed was huge and luxurious. Whenever we didn’t want our room turned over for the day, they left bags of fresh towel, bottles of water, etc at our door for us, which was nice. Great location, only a few minute walk from Kujo Station which was only 1 stop away from Kyoto Station. Thank you!

I'm returning to the Hotel Anteroom Kyoto after about a decade to check in on some of these original art hotels that made a big splash many years ago. What caught my attention this time was the extraordinary room rate and with the current strong exchange my room is only about $45 per night. It's not fancy but it's got all the amenities, a nice size bed, desk, soaking tub, refrigerator and views of the western mountains in Kyoto and I can see the Toji pagoda from my room. The hotel is filled with exhibition space and currently photography exhibitions dot the entire lobby area. There's a great bar with happy hour and a lovely little restaurant for breakfast. The hotel is only about a 15 to 20 minute walk from Kyoto Station south exit and if you take the subway to Kujo Station it's only a 4-minute walk. There's a lovely and very staff friendly grocery store across the street and you can find a 7-Eleven and a Lawson's just around the corner. It's a quiet area of Kyoto which is kind of nice and for the price you really can't beat it. I'll be reviewing other hotels that have been around for a while to see what they're up to and how they're keeping up with a very competitive hotel market all throughout Japan. GH

Modern hotel, friendly service, good quality rooms in terms of furniture. Cons: Weird/bad looking interior design that really turned us off. Bad wifi in the last corners… Small rooms. Bit outside of main town, but good neighbourhood and realtively cöose to station. Expensive bike rental.

South of Kyoto station. No far. Friendly staff. Comfortable rooms. Always something happening in the lobby. Quirky art. Well stocked bar. Best breakfasts. No rice or noodles. Stayed 4 nights. Used bike to explore Kyoto.

I had a fantastic stay in Hotel Anteroom! The staff is very professional and helpful. The hotel has various rooms(about 6-7 different art tema rooms) designed by artists which you can choose from if there is availability. The rooms are spacious and includes most of the amenties. It also has a bar where you can sit and chill. The breakfast is very delicious too! The hotel is close to Kyoto station for about 15 mins. on foot. I definetely suggest you to try it out!