Keio Prelia Hotel Kyoto Karasuma Gojo

First, the Hotel’s exterior is stylish and elegant, creating a wonderful first impression.Once inside, the front desk staff were highly professional and kind. I stayed for two nights, but due to a technical mistake when making my Room Reservation, I ended up booking the two nights as separate Reservations. However, the Hotel staff noticed this and arranged it so I could stay in the same Room. A less professional Hotel might struggle with this situation, but here everything was handled smoothly, with professionalism evident down to the smallest details.As for the Room itself, both the Facility amenities and cleanliness were excellent. They also provided high-quality shampoo and shower gel that met Hotel standards. It wasn’t clearly stated whether tap water was drinkable, but there was a reverse osmosis water purifier installed, which made me feel confident about the water quality.Overall: 5 stars. The location was fantastic—just a few minutes’ walk to an izakaya I wanted to visit. The neighborhood has many hidden gems and a truly Kyoto-like atmosphere. It was great.The only minor drawback was that instead of fabric curtains, the Room had double-layer blackout curtains. The light-blocking effect was excellent, but because the material was stiff it made some rattling noise. To prevent it from disturbing my sleep at night, I wedged the purple cylindrical chair cushion between the curtain and the sofa to hold it in place.

This was my first stay. It’s a short walk from the station, but since it’s along Karasuma Street, you’ll arrive fairly quickly if you stroll there. While self check-in machines have become more common recently, the front desk staff assisted me politely and attentively. They also stored my suitcase both before and after check-in, and when I came to pick it up, they helped me without requiring me to go to the front desk—I was able to wait seated in a chair. The service was very pleasant. Amenities and bottled water were provided in the Room, so I was able to spend my time comfortably.