THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijou Shinmachi

Hotels
9.3 (2314 reviews)
Nakagyo-ku,Shinmachi-dori,Nishikikoji-agaru,Mukadeya cho 392 , Kyoto , jp

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Cons:
Window cannot be opened
Unclear signage for the hotel

Categories

Cleanliness
9.19
Guests frequently mention the rooms being very clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.66
Staff is consistently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
9.2
Multiple reviews highlight the excellent location for sightseeing and local eateries.
Room Quality
9.15
Rooms are noted to be spacious and well-decorated, providing a comfortable stay.
Amenities
9.18
Free guest lounge with snacks and drinks is appreciated, adding value to the stay.
Value for Money
9.14
Overall, guests feel the hotel offers good value given the quality and service.
Food and Beverage
9.19
Breakfast and snacks options received positive feedback.
Overall Experience
9.66
Reviews indicate a very positive overall experience with some guests calling it a hidden gem.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 11:27

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Located in the heart of Kyoto, THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijou Shinmachi offers 4-star accommodation with modern amenities. The air-conditioned rooms feature satellite flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and room service for a comfortable stay. Each room is equipped with a kettle, fridge, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries.

Convenient Location

Situated just 700 meters from both the city center and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, this hotel is ideal for both leisure and business travelers. Explore nearby attractions such as Kyoto International Manga Museum and easily access Gion Shijo Station within an 18-minute walk.

Exceptional Service

Experience top-notch service with a 24-hour front desk ready to assist you during your stay. Whether you're visiting for business or pleasure, THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijou Shinmachi ensures a memorable stay in Kyoto.

Book your stay now at THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijou Shinmachi for an unforgettable experience in Kyoto!

Important information:

Housekeeping service is offered every 3 days.
Additional housekeeping services can be arranged for an additional fee of 3000JPY per service.
A breakfast surcharge of 2,300 JPY per child, per day applies for children aged 0 to 5 years.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 2314 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.19
Service: 9.66
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 9.15
Amenities: 9.18
Value for Money: 9.14
Food and Beverage: 9.19
Overall Experience: 9.66
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Ashish family_with_children nl
9
I liked the priperty
Pros:

The location was very good, the facilities were good there.

Cons:

The cleaning staff were not that good. They didn’t clean the room during my stay. They just clean what was visible but nothing else even the bed. In breakfast they didn’t provide everything even when you ask multiple times.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Chika couple jp
10
快適!
Pros:

ラウンジが良かった!部屋も綺麗でした。

Cons:

とくになし

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Anjan Kumar family_with_children in
4
Extremely disappointing experience
Pros:

The hotel is clean and new. Lounge access with basic snacks and drinks provided

Cons:

We stayed at the hotel for 4 nights. We are in our 80's. Therefore, required help such as bringing water (the hotel does not provide water bottles in rooms), moving luggage and doing laundry (laundry is located on ground floor). Unfortunately, we were unable to move around too much and the hotel staff/ manager also did not offer to help despite being aware of our age and physical fitness levels. As such our daughter had to come and help (she was staying at a nearby hotel). We had informed the staff that was present at check-in about her occasional visits to the hotel to help us. Seeing our issues at the hotel, our daughter decided to cancel her existing reservation and move into the hotel and booked a room for herself on day three. At the time of check-in however, she noticed that the room they allocated was visibly smaller. She pointed this out to the manager who was present at the time and requested that the same room which she booked, be allocated. However, to her surprise, the manager suddenly reacted in a very hostile manner and asked her to cancel her reservation. She had to not just cancel her reservation and again look for a new hotel, we also had to manage the rest of the stay on our own with great difficulties. In a country which is well known for courtesy towards old people, such hostile/rude behavior is unthinkable. In contrast when we stayed at a 4 star hotel in Tokyo, seeing our age the staff was extremely polite and accommodating. We do not recommend this hotel

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Maíra family_with_children br
8
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Signe Sætre extended_group no
9
Veldig stilrent og komfortabelt! Bra beliggenhet og hyggelig personale
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Huy family_with_children us
10
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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HSIAO NING extended_group tw
10
Pros:

空間非常大,有下午茶以及晚間bar的時段,食物也都很好吃!

Cons:

洗澡時按壓的容器高度的關係 不好按壓

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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suzuki solo_traveller jp
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Marianna solo_traveller gr
8
Ok
Pros:

The hotel is clean and quiet. Very nice location, it’s central but in a back alley so it’s not noisy nor crowded and gives you a very local feel. I was there during the Gion festival and some of the events were taking place right outside the hotel where you could hear people chanting, was very calming. Lots of nice eateries and cafes and bars around. 15 mins walk from Nishiki market, 20-30 mins walk from Yasaka Shrine - buses all around. The lounge area is a nice idea as well as the free sweets and refreshments.

Cons:

The breakfast, although there is a genuine effort behind it, it’s poor and when it comes to the cooked breakfast offered (you have like two options between omelette or fish dish), it’s bad, like really bad and of very very small quantity by any standard. No reason to waste your money. There are lots of coffee places around where you can get decent breakfast and you can always go to 7-eleven for anything you can think of!

The day of my check out, I left my suitcases at the hotel to do a last walk around. The suitcases were left at the lobby, nearby the main entrance which was accessible to anyone and they were also unattended. There was no person at the reception when I came to pick up my stuff (1800 hrs). I just walked in took my stuff and left and I could have been anyone. That was bad, very bad.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
鯉淵 family_with_children jp
7
祇園祭のタイミングだったのでどこの宿泊施設も値段が高かったのですがそこそこお安く宿泊でき、何より山鉾が目の前だったりフリーフローサービスも充実していたのでお得感はありました、
Pros:

ラウンジにてフリーフローサービスがあり、内容もとても良かったです。ビールやワイン、ジュースなど他にも様々な種類の飲み物が楽しめます。また食べ物も美味しくいただくことができました。朝ごはんについてもメインのプレートに飲み物やパン、アイスなど食べ放題で満足度の高い内容でした。

Cons:

ハウスキーピングの方が外国の方でした。そこは問題ないのですが、日本人の方よりもやはり雑な印象で(過去に宿泊した経験上)お風呂の細かな部分やゴミ箱などあまり綺麗とは言えませんでした。

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Chen An solo_traveller tw
10
Pros:

有飲水機

Cons:

睡衣很多灰塵

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Yaser extended_group au
10
Lovely staff
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Good

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Anna solo_traveller it
8
Kyoto for ever
Pros:

Posizione centrale vicino alla metro e ai quartieri più iconici di Kyoto.
Letti comodissimi e doccia ottima.
Colazione non eccezionale ma lounge aperto di pomeriggio con possibilità di consumare gratuitamente.

Cons:

La colazione non a buffet ma scelta fra 3 piatti preparati.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Ivanov solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

It's clean, modern style furniture, cosy and quiet place. Staff is friendly and efficient. Very pleased with my stay there.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Ak family_with_children cn
8
Pros:

便利な場所だった。
地下鉄最寄駅から歩いて行ける。
ラウンジは想像よりカジュアルな感じだったが、シンプルながら欲しいものはある感じでとても良かった。

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Spataro family_with_children it
10
Il miglior soggiorno in Giappone!
Pros:

La struttura si presenta molto nuova, con uno stile pulito. Personale super gentile, disponibile e preparato.
Camera con ampi spazi, molto confortevole, letti comodi, completa di tutti gli accessori (skincare, asciugacapelli, piastra per capelli, pigiama eccezionale).
Nell'area break usata per la colazione, è offerta anche una merenda molto gustosa.
Disponibile area laundry con lava-asciuga che completa ciclo in 2 ore.
Posizione perfetta per partire in esplorazione della città.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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T-HONDA solo_traveller jp
9
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Yaser couple au
10
A
Pros:

Good service

Cons:

Good size of the room and clean

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Ryo couple jp
7
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple us
9
2026-07-09 via Nuitee