Hotel Gimmond Kyoto

Hotels
8.3 (1820 reviews)
Nakagyo-ku Oikedori Takakura Nishiiru , Kyoto , JP

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Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Very convenient location near subway/metro and attractions
Friendly, helpful and accommodating staff
Clean rooms and bathrooms with good housekeeping
Good value / cost performance
Breakfast often praised
Practical touches (extra towels available, smoking area in lobby)
Cons:
Some rooms are small or older with limited views / small windows
No in-room safe and mini-fridge lacks freezer in some rooms
Parking is limited / hard to find
Occasional minor cleanliness issues (e.g., stray hairs)
Breakfast options limited for some guests (not buffet)

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Generally praised: clean bathrooms and well-maintained rooms, daily housekeeping and fresh linens. Isolated negative (a couple hairs in bath) noted but overall cleanliness is strong.
Service
8.8
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and accommodating (late check-in/late checkout allowance, assistance for elderly guests, welcoming reception). Service is a clear positive.
Location
8.7
Very good location: close to subway/metro, convenient for Gion/Nijo/major attractions and easy access from Kyoto station—frequent praise for location and transport links.
Room Quality
7.4
Mixed: some guests received comfortable twin rooms, but several mention small or older rooms, small windows with limited views, lack of in-room safe and non-freezing mini-fridge—room quality is the most mixed area.
Amenities
7.8
Mixed amenities: useful touches like extra towels in the elevator hall and smoking area in the lobby, but shortcomings include limited in-room fridge/freezer, occasional parking availability issues and no safe in some rooms.
Value for Money
8.8
Frequently described as reasonable and great cost performance; many guests call it good value for the price and consider it a budget-friendly, worthwhile option.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Breakfast generally praised (tasty, better than expected for some), though one guest noted limited selection / not a buffet. Overall F&B is positive with occasional criticisms.
Overall Experience
8
Overall a positive stay: comfortable, clean and well-located with friendly staff and good value; some drawbacks (room size/amenities) lower the overall score slightly.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 11:19

Property Description

Central Location and Convenience
Hotel Gimmond Kyoto is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Subway Station, making it easy for guests to explore Kyoto's city center.

Diverse Dining Options
Guests can enjoy a culinary journey at the hotel's stylish Japanese and Italian restaurants, offering a variety of delicious dishes and wines to indulge in.

Comfort and Service
With 24-hour reception, free WiFi, and amenities like flat-screen TVs and massage services, Hotel Gimmond Kyoto ensures a comfortable and relaxing stay for all guests.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of convenience and comfort at Hotel Gimmond Kyoto? Book your stay now for an unforgettable Kyoto adventure!

Important information:

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1820 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 8
A
Amanda • couple • us
9
Excellent location for a stay in Tokyo.
Pros:

The location was excellent, and staff were very friendly. Overall it was very comfortable and was a great basic hotel to stay in compared to the very expensive accommodations in Kyoto.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
T
TATIANE • solo_traveller • br
10
Pros:

Conforto do quarto

Cons:

Não teve disponível água

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
G
Gedeon Carlos • couple • au
8
Pros:

Great location.

Cons:

It is a bit old.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Nobuyuki • solo_traveller • jp
10
期待通りでした
Pros:

価格と立地

Cons:

特にありません。

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
G
Giulia • couple • au
9
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Ornella • couple • it
10
Ottima struttura
Pros:

Struttura pulita con ottimo servizio. La camera un po’ piccola ma in linea con gli standard giapponesi. Personale molto efficiente.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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See Khoon • family_with_children • my
8
Nice place to stay as its near to station. Easy to reach the planned destination either by train or
Pros:

Location is convenient to reach the planned destination.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
D
Dorn • couple • at
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
J
Junichi • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Wayne • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Nobuyuki • solo_traveller • jp
10
期待通りでした。
Pros:

価格と立地

Cons:

特にありません

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
C
Carlos • solo_traveller • br
8
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
M
Marta • extended_group • pl
6
Pros:

Localization

Cons:

Breakfast

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
Y
yael • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

The location is excellent, the room is spacious by Japanese standards, the shower is pleasant, and the bed is really comfortable! The staff helped me with any questions I had, and I could pick up the items I needed (like an extra towel, tea bags, etc.) myself in the lobby.

Cons:

I dont really have bad points

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
V
Vladimir • couple • us
10
It was a great stay.
Pros:

Location, clean room

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
J
Julie • couple • no
10
Kjempefint sted, rett ved metroen, fantastisk personale og service!
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Elsa-Marianne • couple • fr
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
K
Kristin • couple • de
8
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage
Sauber und sehr nettes Personal

Cons:

Sehr kleine Betten
Schlechtes WLAN

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
D
Daisuke • solo_traveller • jp
8
満足です。
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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miho • couple • jp
10
リピート確定！
Pros:

ロケーションもよく、どこに行くにも便利だった。

Cons:

特にありません。

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee