Hotel Monterey Kyoto

Best Hotel I've Ever Stayed In

This hotel was a quiet refuge in a very busy vacation. It is VERY convenient to the subway system in Kyoto, and convenient to the bus system too. The staff knew enough English that we could ask them anything. We asked them where the nearest laudry mat was, and even though they provide laundry service, they willingly told us. We asked about going to the movies and they helpfully gave us a piece of paper with the name of the movie written in Kanji so we would get into the right one, as well as directions to a theater nearby. We had fresh pajamas in the cupboard every day, and the bathroom items were of good quality, and very complete. The bathtub was so inviting I took my first bath in several years (yes, I'm a shower-er.) We also ate at the French restaurant at the hotel. It was well worth the price. I would highly recommend this hotel. They helped make our stay in Kyoto memorable.

Excellent Service and location

This hotel has a European flair in decorations and motifs and is located centrally in downtown Kyoto. We originally wanted to get a hotel near the Kyoto train station (we arrived from Tokyo via the Shinkansen bullet train), but we came to Kyoto during the Cherry Blossom season and all major hotels near the Kyoto Train Station were booked. So we took the advice of fellow travelers and booked this hotel. It turned out to be a great decision. This hotel is centrally located to all major tourist attractions - most of which are walkable from this hotel. From the Kyoto Train Station, take the Karasuma subway line north 3 stops to Karasuma Oike Station. Get out at exit #6. Make a right, walk about 2 blocks past the book store and the Starbucks and arrive at the hotel. Service is excellent and rooms are very clean and comfortable - although a bit small by Western standards. The heated toilet seats are kinda nice, but the TV channels are limited as is Video on Demand, but we came to Kyoto not to sit in the hotel room. The hotel is located in the downtown business district and we didn't find too many restaurants in the immediate vicinity. Those on a tight budget can head over to Starbucks or the (one of a kind) Lawsons for a quick bite. We simply walked over to the Teramachi shopping arcade where plenty of restaurants and shops can be found. For a quick bite for those on the go, we found the Gourmet City grocery store to be great. We weren't very fond of having to turn in our hotel key to the front desk every time we left the room, but after we saw the size/weight of the key chain, this was no longer an issue. Overall, nice European style hotel in an excellent central location with easy access to the subway.

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