Originally Posted by
sameruval
I thought I'd build off the other thread about Tokyo and ask about tips for solid hotels but inexpensive in a couple of the big destinations in Kansai.
Was looking at mainly Japanese Western style options/chains.
In Kyoto I was looking at Hotel Kanra, which looks quite nice, but I wasn't so sure about the location. I would like to book the Miru Kyoto Nishiki, but they have no openings for bookings for February onwards at this point- does anyone know if they only release availability a few months at a time?
In Osaka I was looking at Hotel the Flag, but also wasn't sure re: location.
Anybody else with experience have suggestions on these hotels or other good hotels in these cities? Would love to hear as I plan for May.
I’ve stayed at both the Kanra and The Flag and both were fine. I thought Kanra was nicer but both were clean, had good staff, etc. The Flag was a bit more geared towards younger travelers, backpackers, etc. so it isn’t as “fancy” but I was out of the room for most of the time anyway. I liked Shinsaibashi because I could walk in different directions easily, there were great food options nearby, and the train station (forgot the name) was really close to The Flag and I was using the train multiple times a day.