Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyōto Nijō Takakura

The pros:|1. Very spacious and well-appointed and clean apartment; the laundry is a big plus|2. Friendly and helpful staff|3. Located in a quiter residential area, but with nearby smaller restaurants (there's a great wagyu ramen restaurant within a 10min walk and a teppanyaki restaurant almost across the hotel)|4. Breakfast food is good, served with variety (even if they're always "Western")||The cons:|1. Around 15min walk from the nearest train/bus station, a bit far too from the busy commercial areas; we found ourselves taking the taxi here much more often than in Tokyo|2. In terms of room configuration, I wished the toilet was located beside the bedroom so it's easier to go in the middle of the night.

Overall, one of the best places we have stayed at. The room was well appointed, spacious, and clean. Everything worked exactly as expected. Location is great too - close to subway lines, shops, restaurants but still a quiet neighborhood. However, what stood out was the customer service - exceptional is an understatement. Front desk helped us with so many things - assisting with take out orders, last minute reservations at restaurants etc. And then when one of my family was not feeling well on New Year’s Eve, they called around to find what places are open and have Doctors that speak English. Overall, felt like we were well taken care of at this place. Would certainly stay here again, the next time we visit Kyoto.

What a wonderful experience. The staff are excellent and this is by far the best hotel I have stayed at in the entirety of Japan. Truly amazing!! They were very attentive and welcoming. Will definitely come back here in the future! 5 stars in literally every aspect, especially the staff.

I spent most of 2024 working on a 2 week trip to Japan. Planning is overwhelming with so many choices - but I am so glad I trusted my gut on Tomoya Residence Hotel. You can believe the reviews: the staff could not be more gracious and accommodating, the environment is welcoming and intimate, and the room and facilities were fantastic for our family. We were two adults and a 12-year old and loved staying in the 2BR apartment - the common room was terrific, the bathroom was amazing, and the second Japanese bedroom was a real treat for our daughter while we loved the comfortable king bed. The location is also a huge bonus - easy to walk to metro and bus in many directions, and the side streets around the hotel were wonderful to explore after longer days in more crowded areas. Cannot recommend Tomoya enough to travelers looking for a comfortable and peaceful place to rest and recover after exploring Kyoto and other cities nearby - or for a hotel team that will help you with anything you need while you are there. Thank you to the team for a wonderful stay!

This was a FABULOUS stay, down to the detail. Arrival, room, service, cleanliness, staff and location. |We had a room on the 4th floor which was very spacious and comfy. Perfect temperature, lovely bedding and linens, the lighting, bath and bathroom were all of the utmost simple and elegant standard. |The staff was very helpful thanks to the services provided by Nishkawa, Hori, Ruri and Hirota. They helped us get around Kyoto, arranged for our baggage delivery to our next hotel and even helped arrange for a 24 hour laundry service since their pickup time had already passed.|The anteroom also had a lovely couch and makeup dresser (boudoir) which my girlfriend used and liked a lot.|All around 10/10, highly recommended. If I were to come back to Kyoto I wouldn’t doubt staying here again!

What a wonderful hotel! We stayed at the beautiful Tomoya for about a week. The location is perfect, in a quieter area but only about a 5 minute walk to the station, 15 minute walk to the city or 5 minute bike ride. The area is full of great cafes, restaurants and stores. Everything about our stay exceeded our expectations. The room we stayed in (garden suite) was very spacious. It had a living area, bedroom, laundry/wardrobe and split bathroom. Everything you’d need for a stay in Kyoto. The service at the hotel was amazing, the staff are so lovely and helpful. We will certainly be staying again when we are in Kyoto next time!

That’s a great addition. Here’s the full review with your new sentence integrated: My mom and I visited Kyoto during hanami season in April. We stayed here for one night, and the suite we booked was perfect for its value, even during high season. This is my sixth visit to Japan and approximately tenth hotel, and I can confidently say this was the very best in terms of value and service. However, what is even more commendable is the level of service offered here. For instance, my mom and I were trying to navigate our way back to Osaka late at night, hours after we had checked out. The kind gentlemen at the front desk could not have been more helpful, assisting us in selecting the best train and providing detailed instructions to reach the appropriate station. They were patient and caring, embodying the absolute best of the world-renowned Japanese standard of service. We cannot wait to return on our next visit to Kyoto.

Stayed here while in Kyoto with my family, the rooms were really big and well equipped and the service was amazing, everyone was very kind and the breakfast was delicious, especially the Japanese style one. We absolutely loved our stay and will definitely stay here if we ever visit Kyoto again.