ALA HOTEL KYOTO

Hotels
Independent
9.4 (162 reviews)
518 Shiokojicho Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8212 , Kyoto , JP

Facilities

Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Front entrance ramp
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Fitness facilities
Breakfast available (surcharge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and service-minded staff
Great location close to Kyoto Station
Excellent breakfast
Clean and spacious rooms
Cons:
Beds can be hard
Lack of common lounge area
Issues understanding English spoken by some staff

Categories

Cleanliness
9.35
The hotel was clean and comfortable, with clean and spacious rooms.
Service
9.85
Staff were very polite, helpful, and accommodating making the overall experience pleasant.
Location
9.75
Located close to Kyoto Station, providing great access to transport and local attractions.
Room Quality
8.85
Rooms were generally described as spacious and comfortable, though some reported the beds being hard.
Amenities
9.35
The amenities were reported as great, including the fitness area and onsen.
Value for Money
8.85
The hotel offers good service and cleanliness standards, typical for its price range.
Food and Beverage
9.35
Breakfast received positive remarks for variety and quality, adding value to the stay.
Overall Experience
9.85
Guests had a highly favorable impression, with many recommending the hotel for future stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 14:15

Property Description

Luxurious Spa Experience
Indulge in a pampering session at the full-service spa, and rejuvenate your senses with hot springs and a fitness center.

Convenient Amenities
Benefit from complimentary wireless internet, on-site dining options, and featured amenities like a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities.

Prime Location
Situated just a short walk from Kyoto Tower, ALA HOTEL KYOTO offers easy access to popular attractions such as Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple.

Book now for a relaxing stay in the heart of Kyoto!

Important information:

  • Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
  • 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.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 162 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.35
Service: 9.85
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 8.85
Amenities: 9.35
Value for Money: 8.85
Food and Beverage: 9.35
Overall Experience: 9.85
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romel friends
8
Pros:

Nice place to stay. Clean but the walls are pretty thin. Requested extra pillows but they wouldn’t let me get more than 1 extra pillow per person. Otherwise I would stay here again

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Erica partner
10
Pros:

Hotel was clean and staff was very nice. The public onsen for guests upstairs was very convenient, along with umbrellas for guests to use if it was wet outside. We were able to send our luggage to our next hotel in the lobby. Laundry in the hotel was free, but there are only 4 small washing machines. The hotel instructions tell you to dry your load in half. It was very busy at night and people were fighting for machines. The dryers are slow at drying so take that into account. Overall great stay.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Minh family
10
Pros:

Staff and room was amazing. Really great location, not too loud, and good walking distance from Kyoto station. There were lots of food options nearby, including a great ramen restaurant that we frequented.

The only point of criticism is the fitness center lacks weights, even basic ones.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Mary family
10
Pros:

Nice and spacious rooms. Very helpful and courteous staff. Appreciated the free laundry and amenities. Good location and short walk to train station. I would recommend this hotel!

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Emily
10
Pros:

Amazing

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Vitaliy family
10
Pros:

Very comfortable, clean, perfect location, great service and breakfast.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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Gerald family
8
Pros:

Modern hotel with good facilities other than the WiFi that is more than often not working. Room is a little small by western standards but very clean and comfy. Nice location near Kyoto train station and a short bus ride from Nishiki market

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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Zainab partner
10
Pros:

Such beautiful rooms, great service and very close to Kyoto station. Wish we could’ve stayed here longer!

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
D
david
8
Pros:

Friendly and serviceminded staff. Firm beds

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
R
Ronald partner
10
Pros:

Your large room was a pleasant surprise. And we liked your location close to Kyoto Station.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
R
Ramona partner
10
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent. Room clean.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
R
Richard
10
A Great Hotel - Highly Recommended
Pros:

Located 5 mins walk from Kyoto Station, the ALA Hotel is a great place to stay. Its proximity to the Station offers great train, metro and bus links to all the surrounding sights and attractions. As well as to the hugh range of shops and restaurants etc. around the Station area.

The ALA Hotel was clean and comfortable. The staff were all very polite, helpful and couldn’t do enough for me.

I stayed for 3 nights and had a nice size room (620) overlooking the front of the hotel. With a very comfortable bed. I used the free fitness room (running machine, cross trainer, abdominal trainer & exercise area) a couple of times during my stay. I also used the hotel Onsen, which was very clean and not crowded.

I didn’t use the restaurant, but the menu looked nice.

I highly recommend the ALA Hotel, Kyoto and look forward to staying there again.

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
M
Maria partner
10
Pros:

Nice hotel, very clean, 5-10min walking distance to Kyoto Station, big room with 2 large twin beds, excellent breakfast.

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
T
tsutomu
8
Pros:

ロビーに木の香りがしてとても良かったです

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
M
michael
10
Pros:

Great

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
M
Marley family
10
Pros:

Very clean & spacious rooms. The hotel staff were very accommodating with our delayed flight schedule.

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
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Lynn family
8
Pros:

Great

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
japanese business hotel++
Pros:

nice staff, patient & helpful with my not so great baby japanese, able to communicate in english for me. LOVE the deep bathtub!

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
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Vivian
2
Pros:

staff was not helpful or understanding. will not be returning.

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
J
Jessica
10
Pros:

The hotel is absolutely lovely. I will say that the beds are very hard as are in the pillows, but overall the staff is very friendly. The amenities are great.

2025-08-24 via Nuitee