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Reviews of Hotel Anteroom Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
Hotel Anteroom Kyoto
7, Aketa-cho, Higashi-Kujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 368 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 368 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 368 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 368 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 368 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The industrial feel was well done, the bed was also nice and soft
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good basic lodging.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marzio, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with great style, good staff and all the comforts
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Hotel Anteroom. Such a beautiful and trendy hotel. This will definitely be our go-to whenever we stay in Kyoto.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun, budget hotel with excellent breakfasts!
Pros: A funky hotel, with great breakfasts, loved the industrial vibe and the make-your-own bath salts corner. Cons: The hotel's in the south, non-touristy area of Kyoto with very little nearby except convenince store BUT just use the subway to get to places you want to visit. Definitely would stay again as great value. Used to be a college dormitory.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Calvin

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in North Wing Twin Room, no terrace. Bathroom is tight and had barely any counter space, we ended up cleaning and putting stuff on the floor. Very Japanese shower wet room kind of set up, did not make use of the stool and pointed the shower head diagonally towards the tub, not ideal for westerners but doable if you keep an open mind and can squat a tad. Faucet had a nearly all or nothing kind of spray so we had to be careful with it. Room was otherwise as described including large table, giant window ledge for arranging our stuff, and padded bench. One or two stray hairs remained from previous occupant which was not great. Shampoo, Conditioner, bodywash included as usual, decent quality stuff. There is absolutely no in-room safe and the hotel room is locked via a manual key, not a digital key card. We ended up keeping more of our valuables on our person versus other hotels we've stayed at upon being informed during check in that there is no in-room safe. Area is walkable from the local trains with some local restaurants and Konbini nearby. Made use of the wonderful hotel bar, though it was closed on one night of our stay as the bartender seemed to be under the weather the night before. Definitely recommend the bar though, definitely a good time with a skilled bartender and good prices. Pros: Bar, location, room size Cons: Bathroom lacks counter space. NO IN ROOM SAFE. Did not love the use of a manual key for the hotel room. Could be cleaner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Nilesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has many facilities and clean, bottle of water and towels given daily. Unfortunately was firstly given a room that already had someone else's bags in it at first. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Dryers need updating, takes 1.5 hours to dry a normal load.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

poppy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, nice bar and chill area too. Short walk to the train station. Didn’t try the food but looked nice. Clean rooms and staff were lovely. We travelled around Japan for three weeks and this was the cheapest hotel we stayed in and possibly best, way cheaper than London prices.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ingelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room was relatively small but I can’t complain much as we only used it to sleep during the night. The hotel is near to both train stations and bus stations. There is a Lawson store nearby as well to buy food and whatever you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Maurice, Wrentham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a good stay, though below our expectations. The hotel lobby and the ground floor is like a converted warehouse with unfinished ceiling and pipes and ducks visible. The included breakfast was boring. We'd have to walk 15 minutes toward the Kyoto station to find any decent restaurant to dine. The neighborhood is safe and quiet, so we didn't mind the walking. A subway and bus station is 200 meters from the hotel, a transfer or two is usually required to go to places.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keira

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great attention to detail with the edginess of featured local graffiti artist in the entrance and throughout the hotel. The products are great quality with an aromatherapy bath salt synergy table to mix it up. The breakfast was fresh and healthy options for all. Would most def return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 20 Nov 2023
Thank you very much for staying at Hotel Anteroom Kyoto.It is a great pleasure to read your kind words, "I would like to use your hotel again".All of us at the hotel will continue to make every effort to be a hotel loved by everyone.Please consider using our hotel again when you come to Kyoto.

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay here. The rooms aren't the most modern, but they are clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 20 Nov 2023
Thank you very much for staying at Hotel Anteroom Kyoto.We are glad to read that you enjoyed your stay with us.All of us at Hotel Anteroom Kyoto will continue to strive for your satisfaction in all aspects of our business.We look forward to welcoming you again.

6/10 Okay

Alisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location isn’t bad as it’s walkable to the Kyoto train station but there’s not much as far as restaurants around the hotel. The hotel has a bar but it isn’t open most of the time. It’s only open on Saturday and Sunday for only a few hours and the restaurant only offers breakfast. It’s a bit misleading as it’s advertised as having both a restaurant and bar but don’t let you know that you probably won’t have a chance to use it. I usually select hotel as it has these amenities. If that’s not important to you then this is a fine hotel with friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Homey and cozy hotel which is good for a long stay. The price is reasonable and 5 min away from a subway station. I highly recommend it and will stay there again!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 4 Sept 2023
Thank you for your stay at Hotel Anteroom Kyoto.We are relieved to hear that you were satisfied with your stay.We hope you will visit us again when you come back to Kyoto.

10/10 Excellent

Renei

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry, Belmont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved Hotel Anteroom. Huge room - great property and facilities - breakfast, bar, laundry, bicycles etc. Great location. Excellent staff and service. My son and I agreed on our recent trip that Hotel Anteroom was overall the best place and we paid much more elsewhere!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 9 Jul 2023
Thank you very much for staying at Hotel Anteroom Kyoto.We would also like to thank you again for taking the time out of your busy schedule to send us your heartwarming message.We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our hotel.We will continue to strive to be a hotel loved by everyone based on your kind words. We hope you will consider us for your next stay.We look forward to welcoming you again.

10/10 Excellent

Hasan Hüseyin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

MOEKA

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Fong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, delicious breakfast, convenient to station
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 6 Jul 2023
Thank you very much for staying at Hotel Anteroom Kyoto.It is a great pleasure to read your post and to hear the many compliments you have expressed regarding the cleanliness of the hotel and the breakfast.As for breakfast, we offer a buffet-style breakfast with a variety of delicatessen dishes and sandwiches that change daily, using a variety of Kyoto vegetables and seasonal ingredients. We will continue to strive to develop a menu that will energize everyone's day, and we hope you will join us again next time.We would be more than happy if you could come back next time.We will try our best to provide you with a hospitality that will satisfy you even more.We look forward to welcoming you again.

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful well designed and managed hotel
Anteroom gave us a wonderful introduction to Kyoto. Very close to the main train station and a subway stop nearby. The room was very well designed, big, and comfortable. The staff was very helpful. We even got a surprise art and painting performance one night on return. A great hotel for anyone looking to immerse themselves in Kyoto
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 6 Jul 2023
Thank you very much for staying at Hotel Anteroom Kyoto.We are very glad to read that you enjoyed your stay at our hotel.Our hotel was originally converted from a student dormitory and has been operating as an art hotel with a gallery since 2011. With the concept of "Kyoto's ever-changing art and culture today", we hold exhibitions of various artworks every few months at the gallery, and also hold events on an irregular basis.We are very honored to receive your compliments on our hospitality and to hear that we are "A great hotel".We will continue to strive to make your stay with us the best experience possible, no matter how many times you return.We hope you will consider staying with us again next time.We look forward to welcoming you again.

10/10 Excellent

Sherrill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Comfortable rooms and excellent breakfast!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 6 Jul 2023
Thank you very much for choosing Hotel Anteroom Kyoto from among many lodging facilities.We would also like to thank you again for taking the time out of your busy schedule to send us your heartwarming message.We are relieved to read that you had a relaxing and comfortable stay in our room.For breakfast, we have prepared a rich and colorful buffet-style menu, including side dishes using Kyoto vegetables and seasonal ingredients, as well as soups and smoothies that change daily. All of us at the restaurant are very pleased to read that your meal was a hit with your palate. We will continue to make every effort to develop our menu, and we look forward to serving you again next time.We will continue to strive to be a hotel that our guests love even more in the future.We look forward to welcoming you again.

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Anteroom has a cool, artsy vibe downstairs, and clean, spacious rooms upstairs (the hallways resemble the "Backrooms" a bit, too!) The breakfasts are fairly good, and the lounge area is comfortable. The staff aren't as "enthusiastic" as those at the other hotels I stayed at in Japan, but they certainly weren't rude in any way. All in all, I was satisfied with my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 6 Jul 2023
Thank you very much for staying at Hotel Anteroom Kyoto.We have been operating as an art hotel with a gallery since 2011, converted from a former student dormitory. We hope you will visit us again next time you are in Kyoto, as we hold various exhibitions every few months based on the concept of "Kyoto's ever-changing art and culture today".We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our breakfast.We will continue to improve our services to ensure that all of our guests are satisfied with every aspect of our hotel.We look forward to welcoming you again.

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was absolutely perfect for our 2 night stay in Kyoto. The staff was incredibly hospitable and the rooms were clean. I particularly enjoyed the breakfast buffet (large assortment of food) and laundry facilities. Unfortunately the dryers were broken - when i politely mentioned it to the staff they dried my clothes overnight and folded it for me free of charge! Very impressed with their customer service and Im very happy with my stay!
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 30 Apr 2023
Thank you very much for staying at Hotel Anteroom Kyoto.We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the use of the dryer.And, we are very honor to read your comment.We hope you will visit our hotel again when you come to Kyoto.We are looking forward to your next reservation.Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Lavynia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff that speak English. Beautiful space and good facilities.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 22 Mar 2023
Thank you for your message. We will continue to improve our services to everyone's satisfaction. We hope you will visit our hotel again when you come to Kyoto.

10/10 Excellent

Man Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Artist exhibits add value to this hotel, the atmosphere is extraordinary cool
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 22 Mar 2023
Thank you for your message. We changes the exhibits every two to three months, so we hope you will be able to see different exhibits the next time you visit us. We look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Good location as it was about a 10 minute walk from Kyoto Station. Room itself was clean and spacious, and the lobby was a mini art exhibit, which was neat. Special note on the excellent service - I had sprained an ankle and staff went above and beyond to accommodate (offered ice packs to my room, arranged for an extra night stay). Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 5 Mar 2023
Thank you very much for staying at Hotel Anteroom Kyoto.We are glad to hear that you liked our art and your room. How is your injury afterwards? Although there is little we can do to help you, we will be happy to assist you in any way we can.Please stop by our hotel again when you come back to Kyoto.We will continue to make every effort to make our hotel a memorable place for our guests. Lastly, we would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your valuable feedback. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

2/10 Terrible

Sachie

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miki

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
めちゃくちゃいいホテルでした!おすすめです!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from ホテルアンテルーム京都 on 7 Sept 2021
この度は数あるホテルの中からホテルアンテルーム京都にご宿泊いただき、誠にありがとうございました。 また、貴重なご感想をご投稿いただき、ありがとうございます。 この度のご滞在について、ご満足をいただけた様子で、安心いたしました。また京都にお越しの際は、是非ご利用いただけましたら幸いでございます。 スタッフ一同、心よりお待ち申し上げております。

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Anteroom Hotel is a perfect place for the ones who love art and the one who love games. The room was very clean and beautiful. The wooden bathtub made my day!! I think is a place friendly to the kids too, big or small. Thank again , I'll be back for the sure!¿
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 5 Sept 2021
Dear Guest. Thank you for choosing The Hotel Anteroom Kyoto from tons of hotels in Kyoto. We are really glad you have enjoyed your stay in The Anteroom, and we appreciate your kindly comments. We have not only the wooden bathtub, but also we have the concept rooms that are created by six artists each rooms. We hope you would like that rooms too. We cannot wait to see you in Kyoto. Sincerely

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 24 Jul 2021
この度はホテルアンテルーム京都をご利用頂き誠にありがとうございます。 今後もサービスの改善に努めてまいりますので、また京都にお越しの際は当館をご利用いただければ幸いでございます。

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you for your stay and comment. We are looking forward to your next stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 26 Feb 2020
ご宿泊ありがとうございました。 またのご利用をお待ちしております。

10/10 Excellent

William Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Art Hotel
Anteroom's a terrific hotel, with an in-house gallery, artworks lining the corridors and rooms that are works of art in themselves. Staff are wonderfully thorough and considerate and the whole property is spotlessly clean. Oh yeah, and fabulous breakfasts! i hope to stay here again. and again. 15-minute walk from Kyoto Station, 5-minute walk from Kujo Station. 20 minute walk and you're in the heart of Higashiyama ready for temple-hopping or the Kyoto Art Museum with its brilliant collection
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 24 Feb 2020
Thank you for your stay! We are happy to your message. Thank you very much. We are looking forward to see you again! Best regards.

8/10 Good

GREG

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A favorite Kyoto hotel south of Kyoto station
Anteroom is one of my favorite hotels in Kyoto. The location is less than 10 minutes from Kyoto station on foot (and in between two subway stops) in a quiet neighborhood. The interior is funky, especially if you choose one of the artist designed rooms. The breakfast is a must--delicious, plentiful, and with many choices. The staff are friendly and helpful. Bicycles are available for customer use. And the bar has a surprisingly large collection of whiskeys, making it a great place to relax or catch up on emails after a long day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 12 Jan 2020
Thank you for choosing to stay with us many times. We are really glad to have your review.  Also thank you for sharing the information of our hotel deeply. We will share this review to our restaurant staff and bar staff as well. It will touch every staff’s heart. Just about location, it might takes 10 to 15 min on foot if you have heavy luggage or if who are women, kids. We are always welcome to you.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 11 Jan 2020
この度はご利用頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。滞在に満足頂けた様子で大変嬉しく思います。 これからもスタッフ一同お客様に満足してご滞在頂けるよう一丸となって参りますので、京都にお越しの際はまたお出迎えさせて頂けば幸いです。

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is awesome. Staff very friendly and kind. Location is very useful and the room is great value for money and a proper double Bed. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 12 Jan 2020
Thank you for staying with us. We are so happy to hear your review that you liked our room and enjoyed your staying. We hope you had an amazing stay in Kyoto, Japan.

10/10 Excellent

Grepa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay while in Kyoto
This is the second time we stayed at this hotel. It was worth going back to. I will recommend definitely.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 22 Nov 2019
Thank you for your stay. We are happy to your message! We are looking forward to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome hotel near the Kyoto station
Had an great experience at Hotel Anteroom Kyoto. It was my first time going to Kyoto and I wasn’t too familiar with where to eat. The reception helped me by recommending various places to eat. I must say they were definitely very helpful and their recommendation was spot on. Breakfast was very good too. Thanks Hotel Anteroom! Will definitely consider staying again.
The breakfast they served. There was also salad and yoghurt was good too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 26 Nov 2019
Thank you for your review and sharing those pictures. We are really appreciate about that. Because there are many place to eat in Kyoto also neighborhood of our hotel. Could you have good experience? We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love our stay at Anteroom!
Anteroom was a fun place to stay! About at 15-min walk or 5min subway ride to Kyoto station and Kyoto Tower. The rooms were very clean and the staff was very helpful and quick to respond to any questions/concerns that we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 11 Nov 2019
Thank you very much for your stay and comment. We are honor to read your comment. We are looking forward to seeing you again at our hotel.Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 11 Nov 2019
Thank you very much for your stay. We are looking forward to your next reservation. Best Regards,

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 11 Nov 2019
Thank you for your stay. We are looking forward to seeing you again at our hotel. Best Regards,

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An artsy hotel, comfortable and wonderful service. However, the location is not that convenient for tourists.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 1 Nov 2019
Thank you for your stay and comment. We are sorry for inconvenience of location.It is 7 minutes from the nearest station of Kujo. Please use the train if you come again.We are looking forward to seeing you again.Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel. The location is just okay but the amenities make up for it a great deal. Lots of space. Good light. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 1 Nov 2019
Thank you for your stay. We are very honor to read your evaluation and comment We are looking forward to seeing you again. Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 16 Oct 2019
ご宿泊ありがとうございました。 またのご利用をお待ちしております。

10/10 Excellent

KAO

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Hotel Anteroom Kyoto on 13 Oct 2019
ご宿泊ありがとうございました。 高い評価をいただきまして、とても嬉しく思います。 それではまたのご予約をお待ちしております。