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Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

3.0 star property
City centre hotel within easy reach of Nijō Castle

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Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

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Exterior
Triple Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains
Cleanliness standards
Combined shower/bathtub, deep-soaking bathtub, rainfall showerhead

Overview of Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

8.0

Very good

Property highlights

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
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59-61 Nishinotoin, Shijo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8494
Main amenities
  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Reception hall
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Single Room, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Semi-Double Room, Non Smoking (120cm bed, 2 guests only)

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Semi-Double Room, Non Smoking (120cm bed, 2 guests only)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Triple Room, Non Smoking

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking

Twin Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Central Kyoto
  • Shijo Street - 1 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 9 min walk
  • Nijō Castle - 18 min walk
  • Kawaramachi Street - 18 min walk
  • Yasaka Shrine - 26 min walk
  • Kyoto Tower - 27 min walk
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 32 min walk
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 42 min walk
  • Heian Shrine - 45 min walk
  • Pontocho Alley - 1 min drive

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 53 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 91 min drive
  • Karasuma Station - 5 min walk
  • Omiya Station - 6 min walk
  • Shijo-omiya Station - 7 min walk
  • Nijojo-mae Station - 14 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 15 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 15 min walk

Restaurants

  • 京都肉食堂 - 2 min walk
  • HAMBURG LABO‐ハンバーグラボ‐ - 1 min walk
  • タンメンと餃子 KIBARU - 2 min walk
  • クロワ・ルース - 2 min walk
  • 四条西洞院食堂 - 1 min walk
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About this property

Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

At Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street. For a bite to eat, guests can visit 2F朝食会場, which serves Japanese cuisine and is open for breakfast. Also, Nijō Castle and Kiyomizu Temple are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is only a short walk: Nijojo-mae Station is 14 minutes and Gojo Station is 15 minutes.

Languages

English, Japanese

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Social distancing

Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 140 rooms
  • Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3 PM until midnight
  • Minimum check-in age – 19
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 19

Children

  • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 10 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1990
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Weekly housekeeping

Special features

Dining

2F朝食会場 – This restaurant specialises in Japanese cuisine and only serves breakfast.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1000 for adults and JPY 1000 for children

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitiser; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; masks are required in public areas.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 19 October until 08 April.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Hotel Oaks Kyoto
Hotel Oaks Kyoto Shijo
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Oaks Hotel Kyoto
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Oaks Kyoto Shijo Hotel
Oaks Shijo
Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo
Smile Kyoto-shijo
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Frequently asked questions

What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo?
You can check in from 3 PM - midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Nijō Castle (0.9 mi) and Gion Corner (1.3 mi), along with Kyoto Tower (1.4 mi) and Kyoto Imperial Palace (1.7 mi).
Does Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo like?
Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo is in Central Kyoto, a short 5-minute walk from Karasuma Station and 9 minutes' walk from Nishiki Market.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Small and minimal
I think hotel is pricy given the size of the room and bare minimal approach. Very small room. Its hard to even move chair while sitting and working on table. Provided one thin towel a day only and bed was also ordinory. Breakfast though was fine.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Blake, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Raymond S. Rivera, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The beds were very comfortable. The best we have had so far in Japan
Denice, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Dalibor, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, good location near Shinjo subway station and walking distance to Gion…great value.
Martin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

It is a great location and the staff were very friendly. The beds were comfortable. The rooms we stayed in was dirty from long use and in need of renovation.
Richard, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great service and the property is near a lot of great atteactions and experiences.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

DO NOT STAY HERE DURING SPRING OR FALL.
Ridiculously, the entire building AC/Heat is controlled by one system. If you’re unfortunate like us where the weather was hot, but it was still spring time - you’re out of luck. The front desk suggested we open the window, or lend us a fan. This only happened in this hotel during our entire 2 weeks stay in Japan, spanning 6 different hotels.
Jindy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

No AC. We need to open the window so we can have a good ventilation but it was noisy outside. Because our room facing the main street.
BIENVENIDO, 2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review