JapanFlyerT

Stayed this past weekend for 16,000 points/night twin room. That makes it one of the pricier Comforts in Japan, on par with Roppongi, Tokyo.

The hotel is very centrally located, about 5 minutes from Hankyu Karasuma/Shijo subway station.

A new hotel with everything sparkling. Lots of Kyoto design "Japanese" touches that are lacking in most Comforts. Powerful shower, bidet toilet (of course).
Room sizes are typical of Japanese business hotels. Double room 14sqm, Twin is 19sqm. Twins are more expensive, but on points they are the same as a double.

They charge ¥1,000 per person for breakfast, which is uncommon in Japanese Comforts (most have complimentary breakfast). On the other hand, the breakfast did have a few specialty dishes.
There is also a small onsen on the first floor, again something uncommon in most Comforts in Japan.

The Japanese site has more information and pictures than the English site. https://www.choice-hotels.jp/inn/kyotoshijokarasuma/

nomorecoach

Thank you for your review for Kyoto. Not to hijack this thread but do you have any recommendations for Tokyo for a first-time visitor on points?

JapanFlyerT

There are some good deals for 8,000 points (Kanda, Yokohama). Roppongi is 16,000 since it is trendy and may not offer breakfast. Tokyo Bay is 20,000 and close to Disneyland.

nomorecoach

Thank you. For Kanda and Roppongi, are the rooms the same size between the hotels?

JapanFlyerT

Comfort rooms are pretty much standard size. 13sqm for 1 bed (a double) and 19sqm for 2 beds (singles).

The Japanese website has actually room sizes listed. https://www.choice-hotels.jp/

nomorecoach

Thank you, again! Which hotel do you recommend to be the easiest to get to and from HND?