MIMARU KYOTO NISHINOTOIN TAKATSUJI

We stayed in the Pokemon room at the Mimaru and it was everything my kids could have hoped for. From the giant Snoralax stuffed animal sleeping on the bed to the pokemon gracing the walls, it was adorably done. My kids also appreciated the pokemon bag and key chain that came with the room. The facilities were very clean and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. They were very kind and tried to make you comfortable. We appreciated their recommendations for a guide to hire during the day to take us to the various sights. The hotel appears to be recently renovated. We loved the shower. The location was wonderful. It was a short walk to the main shopping area. Many great restaurants are close by, along with grocery stores. I would definitely recommend this hotel! My kids didn't want to leave. It was a great stay.

Lovely room, great location, we didn’t mind the 8 min walk to station, super quiet, staff were brilliant, so friendly, excellent English and nothing was too much trouble. We LOVED the shower here, great bathroom and water pressure, spacious and all the amenities we needed. Also loved the big fridge. So handy with the wonderful big fresh supermarket nearby, meant we could have later night snacks given most things go quiet in Kyoto by 9. The only very small issue was the smoke alarms on ceiling have a very bright green light that illumines the whole room and right above where one bed lays their head. It was really annoying and too high up to try and cover with electrical tape to dull. Otherwise, utterly wonderful. Completely recommend highly.

We had a wonderful few days here. The staff is amazing - so kind, friendly and helpful. We actually checked in a day earlier than planned because of the typhoon, and the hotel was very accommodating. The rooms are spacious and are well-equipped. We had a Japanese-styled room, which was great and the children loved it. We also had a peek at the Pokemon room, which looked awesome! There are lots of games, Apple TV and other items you can borrow from the front desk, which certainly helped during the typhoon! Super laundry facilities with lots of availability. Great location too.

We stayed in the Pokemon room, and the kids reaction to seeing it was priceless. Location was great as it was a straight shot on Bus 50 to Kyoto Station and east to walk to Nishiki market area. There was a full bath plus a powder room, so for 2 adults and 4 kids in one room—that’s fantastic. We had some picky eaters and were able to cook food they knew from home in the kitchen for them since it’s hard to find Western food around. There was a market just up the street called Fresco that had a bigger selection than the many wonderful convenience stores we usually ate from. Staff was helpful with bus schedules and helped us when we were caught in a downpour. Laundry room off the lobby was great—you can’t choose the setting or temperature of the washer but our light delicates came out fine so I’m guessing it was a default gentle cold cycle. Plenty of amenities in case you forgot something at home and like most Japanese hotels, thoughtful touches everywhere. There were 2 king beds (2 twins pushed together to make each king) plus a bunk bed. There was a hanging rack to air dry clothes and good closet space. Our kids loved all the cute Pokémon amenities and guest gifts!

Absolutely wonderful hotel with caring and attentive staff. The rooms were large and clean and featured plenty of space. Plenty of amenities in rooms and more available to borrow from the lobby just by requesting them at the front desk. The location was good and we were able to walk from the subway to the hotel within a few minutes. The staff was very accommodating to our needs and held our luggage for us several hours after checkout so that we could enjoy a final day in Kyoto before moving on to our next destination. We will definitely stay at Mimaru hotels in the future.