Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Staff

8.8

Just a 5-minute walk from Karasuma Station and Shijo Subway Station, Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo offers great access to public transport links. The hotel features affordable rooms, free WiFi and a restaurant. Kyoto Shijo Smile Hotel is a 15-minute walk from Nijo Castle and downtown area Shijo-Kawaramachi. It is a 20-minute walk from Nishihonganji-temple, and 2 subway stops from Kyoto Station. The bright rooms at the Smile Hotel are comfortably furnished with a flat-screen TV, fridge and electric kettle with green tea bags. Bath amenities, hairdryers and toothbrushes are provided. Guests will also find nightwear and slippers in the room. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, and it conveniently offers coin-operated laundry facilities. Luggage storage is available, and massage service can be arranged in the room.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry

Property highlights

Located in the heart of Kyoto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.6

Breakfast Info

Asian, American, Buffet

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Aela
Israel Israel
“Provided all the necessary facilities. Comfortable and a good value”
Kelly
United States United States
“Great place to stay!! My three friends all had our own bed and it was such a spacious room!!”
Charlotte
Germany Germany
“The hotel was very convenient. Very walkable, which is why we chose it. The beds were a bit small (but we should have paid attention to that while booking) overall the staff were nice.”
Raymond
Mali Mali
“The hotel is very environmentally sensitve, so cleaning of rooms is only done evety 3 days, it states this on its site and reminds you when you arrive. It was not an issue in my case, though I did appreciate the reasoning. The location is...”
Ngoc-trang
United States United States
“Excellent location. It was close to many bus routes, and metro stations which made it easy to get to many attractions. There were Life and Fresco markets across the street and Family market was at the corner. The staff was helpful with luggage...”
Lora
Philippines Philippines
“Hotel location was good for the price as it came with breakfast. Facilities were complete, although I wish there were more amenities available in the counter. The staff were the best and extremely helpful. 10/10 would recommend and stay again”
Mohamed
Japan Japan
“The hotel was very clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. The location was convenient and close to transportation and restaurants. Overall, it was pleasant to stay here.”
Azadipour
Iran Iran
“My stay was warm and pleasant. I stayed there for two nights and had a very lovely room. It was clean and had a private bathroom and toilet. There was Wi-Fi and a varied buffet breakfast. I felt very comfortable because it was very close to the...”
Isabela
Netherlands Netherlands
“Close to train and bus stops. Free refreshments, such as toothbrushes and towels, are available at the front desk. Friendly staff.”
Franklin
United States United States
“The staff were helpful and professional throughout my entire stay, helped me out in a number of ways, including helping me contact the bus office after I lost my wallet in a bus. Very excellent service. The breakfast buffet has a variety of...”

Hotel area info

Amenities of Smile Hotel Kyoto Shijo

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The full amount of the reservation must be paid at check-in.

Guests arriving after 21:00 must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. If guests do not arrive before 21:00 without prior notification, the booking may be treated as a no-show.

Please note that the hotel's name is not visible from the road. Guests are advised to look out for the tall building, if they have trouble finding the hotel.

Please note that the WiFi access available may have a slow connection.

Please be informed that children are not allowed to use existing beds in the Double Room with Small Double Bed.

Please kindly note that this property operates a centrally controlled air conditioning and heating system. Guests cannot control room temperature. Air conditioning is provided between mid April to mid October, and heating is provided between mid October to mid April on an annual basis. Please ask the property directly for more details.

Please note that there is no parking space on site. Guests traveling by car are advised to use public coin-operated car parks.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

License number: 京都市指令保保生第29号

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