Lovely hotel, ace location, nice communal bath.”

I had a very good stay @ Mitsui Garden Kyoto Sanjo. The room was small but very well organized and clean. The bathroom, also quite small, looked nice and had a lot of space to use for your own stuff, and featured one of those typical Japanese short but very deep bathtubs, which I just happen to love. The bed was very comfortable, and although I first was a bit skeptical about the pillows, they turned out to be the most comfortable I have tried in a while. From Mitsui, which is just metres away from a subway station, one can easily walk to Kyoto's shopping/walking districts, Pontocho and Gion. It isn't far from Ni-Jo Castle, too. The reception area is very nice, and (as the name of the hotel suggests) boasts an impressive Japanese-style garden. Mitsui Sanjo also offers a nice, yet small, communal bath (sento), which is the ideal way to relax after a day of walking.

Enthusiastically recommend”

We loved staying at the Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo. It is centrally located and easy to get to by subway, but tucked away so that it feels private and not noisy. It is in a part of the city that is very walkable with lots of hidden gems in the side streets--one-of-a-kind shops, cafes, restaurants. The staff are friendly and very helpful. The room, although small, is well-designed. The breakfast was a great combination of Japanese and western and the restaurant looks out on a small garden. We would definitely stay there again.

BLT (Aussie)”

This was our first time in Japan and we couldn't have picked a nicer hotel or location. 3 subway stops from Kyoto main station, beautiful area on Sanjo Dori. Easy access to subway, with many places of interest and local facilities within easy walking distance. Staff at Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo were incredibly accommodating and helpful. Would definitely book here again.

Phenomal Staff”

The staff at Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo were incredibly helpful and accommodating. I had accidentally booked a room with two single beds they were happy to accommodate us. They gave helpful instructions to interesting places and great restaurant recommendations.Then when leaving the hotel, they helped us send luggage to our next hotel making the simple for us. I hope to stay with them again in the future.

Good location and clean”

Good location, it is only 10 minuets walking from the main shopping and food place, Kawaramachi, very convenient to hang around. Hotel, itself is cozy (small, but ok) and clean, crews are friendly. The public sauna is very small (way smaller than the pictures but clean, well equipped, no inconvenience to use), good to use it in winter time. The one I liked most was there is a humidifier/air cleaner in the room so I can adjust the humidity (very useful in winter time, definitely doesn’t need it in summer ;) ) There are a few other ones with same name in Kyoto. I got into Shijo one for checked in, but they kindly guided me to Sanjo one and even called to Sanjo and inform them, so get me through quick check in. Definitely will choose this hotel next time if I come to Kyoto. For one quick tip, there is a good izakaya (萬) just left of the hotel, sake and simple Japanese style of bar food are very good late at night. Very delight atmosphere with local Japanese people.

Beautiful hotel in an excellent location”

I enjoyed my stay here at Mitsui Garden Kyoto Sanjo. The room was great, the garden near the reception was beautiful, the staff was very helpful and extremely polite, but best of all was the location. It's just a short walking distance from the subway and many attractions (traditional, modern, food and shopping related!). Great place to stay to explore beautiful Kyoto.

Great location and service.”

We enjoy our stay at Mitsui Garden hotel. The location is very convenient and very safe, a very prestige area, quiet but close to main attraction. Lots of nice place to eat and shopping. Beautiful Japanese garden and hot spring, very unusual st central Kyoto.

Convenient location ”

There is another Mitsui Garden hotel in Shijo. I prefer Sanjo one. Cos walk distance to everywhere. Nice staff! Most of them can speak English.

Excellent location and decent rooms for JPN”

I tried the two Mitsui Graden Hotels in Kyoto and this is my facourite. Locations are both very convinient but i still prefer Sanjo location, plus room was bigger.

Pleasant staff. Great location. Take exit 6 from Oike & it’s a 10 minute trip from Kyoto station. ”

Fresh breakfast buffet. Clean & peaceful hotel. Great use of space in the room. Kyoto isn’t known for its skyline- so you can’t blame the hotel for lack of a view. Bathroom seemed outdated, but not enough to detract 5-star rating. Short walk to busy market across Karasuma. Money exchange machine in lobby with mediocre rates. Lack of lobby bar, but each floor has machines with beverages. Liquor Museum bar across from hotel has great prices if stronger night cap desired. STARBUCKS in between subway/hotel & convenient store across the street. Doutor coffee & 711 a couple blocks south. During cherry blossom season, the hotel lays out information in the lobby regarding which location has peak bloom. Unfortunately did not have time to visit the spa, but I heard great things.

Great choice”

Loved the garden ambience of the hotel and the excellent location - easy transport access, subway connection to Kyoto Station just 3 stops away. Easy walk to the castle, the markets and more. Facilities in the room were just right with a super comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast. Loved the garden view hot bath. Would stay again!

Stay here!”

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Mitsui Sanjo and highly recommended it to other travellers. Sharon A. Bong (Malaysia)

Great base for exploring Kyoto by foot....”

This was the third hotel we stayed in in Kyoto over a week during 'peak autumn leaf ' period, so was more expensive than usual which is to be expected. Rooms are compact (as is the norm in Japan) but service every need well if you manage your luggage size accordingly. The reception staff were warm and very obliging with any requests. Great location for exploring north/west Kyoto by foot as there are so many things to see in this precinct if you enjoy food and more unique shopping. Small local supermarket, wine shop and coffee salons all within 250m.

Superb staff”

Staff is very very good. They are very polite and keep smiling. One of the staff knew that I had small children. So they gave my son a baby kit as a gift. it includes baby's toothbrush , nap, and sandals (with a bear printed on it). When I asked for direction to major spot, the receptionist explain very well. They gave me a hotel map, and a direction by bus or taxi to every tourist spot (they already fotocopy and prepared for it). The receptionist escort us until in front of lift. The next day when we will leave hotel to travel, it was raining. And the staff lent us 2 umbrellas. Location near starbucks and supermarket. Since there were 4 of us, mostly we used taxi to travel. It cost around 1000 yen to kyoto station. Hotel near MRT, but we should change few train to reach famous destination. I suggest to take bus rather than train. At 11 pm I went for onsen, but too crowded. More than 10 people and the place was small. So I canceled onsen .

right in the centre of kyoto ”

the place is very new, so one can feel that newness in the facilities. the staff are very helpful, going out of their way to be of assistance as necessary. the central location of the hotel is also great. it is in the middle of the shopping and entertainment in kyoto. the restaurant Chaplin offer good food, the bakery and patisserie also make great pastries and breads. I can never tire of having the tanba bread made from first class rice. it is something different, unique, and truly special. the hotel is quiet, one does not really hear noise from neighboring rooms nor from the busy activities outside the hotel. the beds are also very comfortable, and generous with the pillows. one can get a good night's sleep.

Loved Mitsui !”

Had a great time at this hotel. I highly recommend their buffet breakfast to start your day before a day exploiting Kyoto. And I highly recommend ending the day in the hotel's traditional Japanese bath. Both experiences overlook the hotel's beautiful traditional garden.

Nice little hotel”

Hotel is nice. However, beware to mix it up with Mitsui Garden Shijo. Room is small, which is expected from Japan, but clean. NIce restaurants around including starbucks. Also, lots of vending machines around to quench your thirst.

Good hotel and good location, helpful staff ”

We are on our honeymoon and we booked the Mitsui Garden since we stayed at the Tokyo branch before. Due to high season, we got the twin room instead of double. But when me mentioned that we're on honeymoon they changed our booking! Room was decent size wise, compared with our hotel in Tokyo, with the same price we got one and a half room bigger. Location was great as well, near subway, shops and restaurants. A lot of convenience stores around. And if you walk couple blocks there's a boutique supermarket. The only down side which my wife really complaining about is the bathroom smells a bit damp. Im guessing it's because of the shower curtain. Also since we're not an early riser, breakfast finish quite early, 9.30.

Perfect reasonably priced hotel that provides everything you need. ”

The staff were friendly, it was clean, more than adequate amenities and the breakfast was delicious! We had a great stay here. It is very conveniently located. We were able to walk to downtown Kyoto and the Gion District. The only feedback I have is that if you are using a JR pass the closest JR station is approx. 30 minute walk away which means you will need to pay for the metro to and from this station each day you are there. The metro is cheap (210Y) so it’s not a massive deal but something that we didn’t look in to before booking.

Great value in a great location”

Great value for the price, very nice and classy hotel, very small rooms but I think they are fine for the price considering prices in Kyoto. So near everything and so convenient to visit the city. Plus very nice to be able to enjoy their mini onsen baths every day.