Do not get fooled by the entrance, this is a very big hotel. Upon arrival you need to store your shoes in a small locker. Luggagewheels are desinfected, as the whole hotel is covered by tatami’s. The check-in is fairly busy, there are a lot of group bookings here (also loads of luggage in the lobby). The rooms are small, as is the bathroom, but we loved the walk-in shower. Beds are reasonably comfortable, but Japanese like rocklike pillows. We did nut use the Onsen, too many different people to be convinced about hygiene. But that is a personal opinion, no experience. Breakfast is very busy, but there is ample choice. It takes about 8 minutes to walk to Kyoto station. So all in all a good place to stay in Kyoto