Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER - former Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae

Room is clean and the location is within 7 minutes walk to Kyoto station, which has the JR, the Shinkansen and the local subway. The bus terminal is also nearby so getting around is super easy. We got the executive room, which is spacious and has a private entry where you can put shoes and small luggage. There is even a massage chair in the room! The hotel is also connected to the underground so there is no worry about getting wet in the rain. There is an escalator and an elevator that take you from the underground up to the floor of the hotel lobby. There is a Don Quijote with a minute walk, and the food options between the hotel and Kyoto station are plenty. Kyoto tower is with a minute walk. The Yodabashi building next to the hotel has a grocery market in the basement, and a large electronics store where you can get batteries, power adapters, and other electronics. The hotel even has washer/dryers on Level 2 for you to do some quick laundry (cost between 100 yen to 500 yen depending on whether you are washing or drying or both). The nice thing is you can check the status of the machines from the TV in your room! You also do not need to bring your detergent or washing powder!

Located centrally next to Kyoto station (bullet train and locals/regionals), bus station, and a large taxi rank, we couldn't have asked for a better place from which to travel on foot, by train and bus, and to book longer-distance travel. Lots of eating places, from ersatz French to traditional Japanese. Large rooms by Japan standards, good amenities including coin laundry, secure premises, spacious bathroom with separate shower and tub.

The staff at the reception are amazing. The hotel is located just 6 minutes walk from Kyoto station. Surrounded by many many restaurants and a shopping area. The bus station is just 4 min walking distance. And there is a very beautiful garden 7 min walking disaster. The rooms are bigger than the usual in Japan. Amenities are available at the reception you get everything you want even oil for your hair. The most touching things I really liked is how the reception staff would great me every time I enter the hotel. Check in is 14:00 and again the reception staff are beyond helpful. Specifically Mr Chang. If you deal with him your life will be much easier. The rooms are cleaned with care every time you ask. I would highly recommend this hotel.

Location is great for trains and busses. Hotel can be accessed through the underground shopping mall from the railway station as can the Kyoto Tower. Donguri restaurant next door is great too!

Excellent stay. Centrally located near all transport hubs, restaurants, bars and tourist operators. The room I stayed in was much larger than the average size rooms I’m used to Japan. It had larger bed and bathroom as well. The staff were extremely helpful and also spoke English. The rooms were clean and the cleaners also made sure I had fresh towels each morning. I Would happily recommend this hotel to anyone who is planning to visit Kyoto. The place has many beautiful sites to see and I would happily stay at the Daiwa Roynet Hotel if I ever visit Kyoto again in Future I would also like to thank the 4 staff members at the reception desk when I checked in. They were extremely helpful, polite, and greeted me with a very nice welcome.