Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo

What is your IHG One Rewards status?
Diamond Inner Circle Royal Ambassador

Were you happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, very much!

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked One Bedroom Suite. Received same. This room is the highest category in this hotel.

How are the rooms?
47 sqm. separate living room and bedroom. View from the room is much better than Six Senses Kyoto. The sofa in the living room can be converted into an extra bed. relax chair and proper workstation. UCC drip pod coffee maker. No bottled water in the room. You must go to the water dispenser in the hallway. Bedroom is Japanese Tatami style. You should take off your shoes at the entrance. Each room has 55 inch SONY LCD TV. Bathroom has proper bathtub.

Video of 1 Bedroom Suite:

How is the Club Lounge?
This hotel doesn’t have the Club Lounge.

How was the mini-bar?
Fridge is empty. Coffee and tea only. However, plenty of glasses and mugs are in it.

What was your welcome gift?
Stuffed dog, tote bag, folding fan, and snack. (Probably, this is new opening special gifts.)

Did you receive fruit in the room?
None

What was good and what was bad?
Good
++++++++++ Excellent price (220USD/night for Suite)
++++++++++ Well appointed room
++++++++++ Japanese style bathhouse on the penthouse floor
+++++ Convenient location

Bad
－－－－－ Breakfast is mediocre. Need to improve.

Value for $ or One Rewards Points? Would you return?
Yes, definitely

This hotel offers a new generation of Holiday Inn. Everything is sophisticated. To be honest, much better than Crowne Plaza in Japan.

Due to Kyoto City Government law, the bottom category room called Cozy Room (14 sqm, 59 rooms) can only accept single stay. Therefore, this category room cannot have high prices. If you are visiting Kyoto alone, this hotel will be a good deal for you.