Just Perfect”

My Japanese friend from Kyoto told me that He has been hearing a lot of negative things about Garnet Hotel and it's Management. But I guess Management changed because Hotel M's Est Kyoto Station is just perfect. Location, perfect. It is just a few minutes away from Kyoto Station, few minutes away from Avanti Mall with a big Don Quijote and big Daiso shops inside. Near so many alleys where you can find legit Japanese restaurants where locals eat. Follow the locals. Service, just perfect. Front staff was so helpful, except for one Japanese staff who was too lazy to count the little coins I used to pay for the bus pass, she asked me to give her a paper bill instead. But her colleague, told her it's ok just count the coins as it was not that many. Check in was a breeze. Check out was a breeze as well! Room, our room was perfect as well, it was just across the elevator, big comfy bed, clean room. Security superb. Will come back.

Great Hotel!”

They know we’re celebrating our anniversary so they upgraded our room to a slightly bigger room. Facilities are all great and room is very clean. They also have leg massager free for use inside the room. Bed was so soft, too! Staffs are english speaking so we didn’t have a problem talking to them. Upon out arrival, we paid tax (200JPY per person, i think) which I thought is already included in the agoda booking. We didn’t complain or ask anymore since we got the room at a lot cheaper price than it’s usual because or agoda’s promotion and stuff. And it’s super near Kyoto Station so going places is not a hassle. Overall, The Garnet Hotel is a great hotel to stay in when in Kyoto. We’ll definitely stay here again once we’re back. Thanks, Garnet!

Really good value for money, excellent facilities and location!”

We stayed in Kyoto for 3 nights and decided to stay in this hotel despite that the hotel is quite new and do not have many reviews. But we were happy with our decision. The location is really convenient, 5 mins walking straight from Kyoto station. To my surprise, the hotel even supplied free smart phone with 4G internet connection for guest to bring out of hotel for use. There is also Nano Facial Steamer in the room which makes u feel like in a small spa :)) I will recommend this hotel to my friends if they ever travel to Kyoto.

Excellent location and good for casual travelers”

The hotel is on the quieter south side of Kyoto station, so walking over from the station was short and easy. The hotel will also sent you an email beforehand so that you can register online early, so checking in was fast (you just have to state the registration number when you arrive). Check in time was 3 pm but I arrived 30 mins early and they allowed me to check in, which was great. Facilities are new and I enjoyed my stay there.

Small but good”

The room is a bit small but everything else was great. Hotel is easy to find as their sign is lit and noticeable. The location is wonderful as it is on the quieter side of Kyoto station. Staff was very friendly and helpful. They gifted me some matcha biscuits and a nice card for my birthday. During my stay, the hotel provided one-way shuttle bus to most of the attraction do take advantage of that as most attractions are located quite a distance from the nearest JR station. The hotel also provides free information booklets on Osaka, Kyoto and Nara which I relied heavily on. Lastly, the izakaya located near the hotel is the best meal I've had in Kyoto.

Very good hotel - outweighed my expectations. What I got for the money was a nice surprise.”

Very good hotel - outweighed my expectations. What I got for the money was an awesome surprise. Room was spacious for japanese standards. Room nicely arranged and well equipped (they give you even a free smartphone for Your stay as a part of room service). Everything clean and shiny - like brand new. Comfortable bed, room was silent, WiFi internet worked well. Very friendly, english-speaking staff. Perfect location makes it a good base for sightseeing around Kyoto (2-3 minutes walk from a Subway station and bus stop.), or even around Japan (5 min walk from a Kyoto Station). If I will get back to Kyoto, I will definitely choose Garnet Hotel again.

Definitely must stay here!”

Room are very clean, no insect if anyone are worry about it. Staff are very polite and able to speak english. It come with a pocket wifi which allow you to bring outside the hotel to guide you in your trip. about 5-7 minutes walk from Kyoto station which is very convenience. There is a family mart just below the hotel too. Bed are comfortable, there might be limited review now as this is a new hotel but definitely worth the price and make your trip awesome.

New hotel, a hidden gem”

My room was a Delux Twin on the 7th floor, stayed here for 3 nights during Nov 2018. Room was exactly as the website photos. We especially love the enclosed shower room with the the soaking tub and standing shower area. Location of hotel is on the quiet side of Kyoto station about 3~5 mins walking and 10 mins walk away from Toji temple. Reception staff provided excellent help in sending my luggage to the next hotel in Tokyo. Will stay here again if I ever visit Kyoto again!

recommend to stay with your family and near Kyoto Station”

The hotel is new and clean,, have good security system. The hotel room card will automate show your room when you tap at the lift. The hotel is around 7-10 mnts walk from Kyoto Station, location at the back side, near Ibis Hotel. Find Kyoto Avanti building and just continue walk straight the street then you will find The Garnet Hotel sign. Hotel room is clean and the provide 2 mineral water every day, if you stay for a few days, you need to put 'Clean Up sign' in front of the door when you go out for sightseeing for the hotel staff clean up the hotel room. I recommend this hotel and will come again to stay at this hotel for my future trip with my family...👍🤗

Great Staff! Very helpful”

We stayed here for 3 nights. The ladies at the front were very helpful. (2 ladies can speak english). They are very accomodating, they answer all your queries. They provide free shuttle to some tourist spot were they will drop you. The room we stayed in is bit small but its ok as we dont stay in the hotel 24 hours anyway, we only sleep and shower. They have amenities you need. I love that they provide pajamas and change everyday. Very close to Kyoto Station. Very close to the malls and shopping. And the only negative is that u can hear cars as its very close to the main road but not really a big deal. Still manage to sleep well. Thank you to all the friendly staff! 👍🏼

Perfect Stay”

It was a pleasant stay in Kyoto. 1) walking within 5mins to Kyoto Station for Kintetsu, Shinkansen, JR, Subway, Bus stations, Airport Bus Station. You name it, you have it. 2) Within 300m from another Subway Statiin called Kujo Station (Exit 2). 3) On the quiet side of Kyoto Station. 4) Room size is normal for Japanese Style. 5) FOC Body Wash, Hair Shampoo, Hair Conditioner, Facial cleanser (DHC), Oil Cleansing (make up remover), Toner. I brought mine but never get any chance to use mine. LOL. 6) walking distance to Don Quijote. Ladies' paradise. 7) near to all sort of Souvenir Shops. Just grab anything before heading to Airport.

Exceptional”

Nice location, just a couple of hundred meters from Kyoto Station. Near shopping mall and restaurants. CoCo ICHIBANYA (Japanese style curry rice chain restaurant) just across the hotel. The room is a bit tight, but that’s not unusual for a hotel in Japan. Very clean and efficient space arrangement. Friendly English speaking staff. They even provide coin laundry machine so guests can do self service laundry. They provide free shuttle bus to some of the main attractions such as Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama, etc that you can ride if you register the night before your scheduled itinerary. Overall a very pleasant stay. Would love to stay there again if I Have a chance to go back to Kyoto.

Close to Kyoto station, near to malls, Don Quix, Bus Station”

Location is perfect. Close to Kyoto station, Shinkansen exit. Just look for the Avanti mall (where the Don Quixote is) and just walk that road and you'll see the hotel on the right side (across is a Daywa Roynet). Room is quite spacious and modern. With an e-toilet, complimentary leg massager and facial steamer. The leg massager was a gem after all the walking in Kyoto. Free shuttle to tourist spots. We took advantage of this when we visited the Nijo castle and Arashiyama. Make sure to book a spot with the frontdesk. Close to Avanti Mall with a Don Quixote inside, Aeon mall (about 10 mins walk) I will stay at this hotel again when I return in Kyoto.

Highly recommended!”

- less than 10 mins walk from Kyoto Station - convenience stores and shopping mall Avanti on the way to Kyoto Station - short walking distance to train station and bus stop - friendly staffs - very clean room, comfortable size for a Japanese hotel room - mobile phone with internet access, face steamer and leg massager provided However, we had to pay tax upon check-in which this cost was not included during our booking through Agoda. We weren’t aware of it at all.

Close to the station”

The location and the staff are the prizes of this hotel. Multilingual 24 hour help and washing facilities are available. It is close to the Kyoto station and is an air conditioned paradise in the summer heat. The rooms were not too spacious, but offered television, a clean and stocked bathroom, a crisp but cozy feeling, and tourist pamphlets and information. It is a decent price for peak travel season, and a good location, especially for picky back packers that need one night out of a hostel or those travelling with elderly family.

Definitely will be back to stay”

About 7 mins walk from Kyoto Station. There are Malls (avanti mall) and food shops located along the way, such as family mart and coco ichiban just right opposite the hotel. Very comfortable bed and microbeads pillow! Good wifi. They have nano steamer for your face to use in the room. It’s a new hotel with nice and clean room. Room abit small but most japan room are around this size so acceptable. They used self check in which is very fast and user friendly. Hotel also provide some shuttle service to Gion area. Definitely will be back to stay with the amenities and good location!

Great location, very clean and comfortable rooms!”

Location - super convenient, just down the road to Kyoto station Hotel staff - very friendly Value for money - yes Room size - larger than the average Tokyo hotels Room condition - very clean and new Beds and pillow - very comfortable Bathroom - was very impressed with the size - very spacious and very clean. We got a handy which was a bonus, so don’t need to pay extra for a sim and had internet everywhere we went. My biggest highlight was the free massage chair in the room - this was a surprising bonus..... Will I stay here again? Yes definitely!!! We were very impressed overall.

Excellent stay - best of Kyoto”

We had a FABULOUS stay at Garnet Hotel. Everything about the room exceeded our expectations. The room was IMMACULATELY clean and the beds were comfortable, the facilities were more than sufficient, and the location was perfect for those who'd wish to stay near Kyoto station - only 3-4 mins walk. The room even had a face steamer, a leg massager and a bath tub. The staff speaks excellent English and had were very willing to give us an introduction and recommendations of the city as well as ways to get to those places. Staff service is excellent there. Would HIGHLY recommend this hotel!

Exceptional”

The Garnet is about 8 minutes from Kyoto Station which "houses" Rail, Subway and Bus transportation. It is also a shopping mall containing many, many shops and restaurants. Decent size hotel room for Japan with a bathroom containing soaking tub, vanity and Japanese-style toilet -- 2 can use the bathroom at the same time. It's more roomier than the "Best Western" on Hong Kong Island. Bonus - Each room contains a "Handy" (cell-phone) with data for getting about the city with its transportation. English communication with staff is limited but acceptable.

Excellent Stay”

My stay at The Garnet - Kyoto Station was an extremely pleasant and comfortable one . It's very conveniently situated near the Kyoto Station (Hachijo Exit), with 2 convenient stores along the road. Front desk staff are fluent in English and extremely warm. Was initially worried my first floor 'Disabled Access' room will be noisy, but loved the convenience of just tapping right into the private lot of rooms. Had the best sleep and plus the room and bathroom was spacious. Will stay at The Garnet again!