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Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Nijō Castle

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Triple Room, Non Smoking
Front of property
Cleanliness standards
Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead
Triple Room, Non Smoking
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

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59-61 Nishinotoin, Shijo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8494
  • Popular LocationNijō Castle18 min walk
  • Popular LocationKyoto Tower3 min drive
  • Popular LocationKiyomizu Temple4 min drive
  • AirportOsaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)91 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Semi-Double Room, Non Smoking (120cm bed, 2 guests only)

Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Semi-Double Room, Non Smoking (120cm bed, 2 guests only)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Triple Room, Non Smoking

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Non Smoking

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Front of property
Ibis Styles Kyoto Shijo
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (172)
The price is CA $99
per night
CA $109 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Ibis Styles Kyoto Shijo

About the area

Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward stay.Your stay at this Shimogyo Ward hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Nijō Castle and Gion Corner. Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nijō Castle - 18 min walk
  • Gion Corner - 2 min drive
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Karasuma Station - 5 min walk
  • Nijojo-mae Station - 14 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪京都肉食堂 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪HAMBURG LABO‐ハンバーグラボ‐ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪クロワ・ルース - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪赤まる - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪四条西洞院食堂 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

3-star hotel near Nijō Castle
As a guest of Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo, you'll find a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo also features dry cleaning/laundry services and an elevator.

This 3-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 10 buildings
  • Built in 1990
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered weekly and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily: JPY 1000 for adults and JPY 1000 for children

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1000 for adults and JPY 1000 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Housekeeping service is provided every 4 days.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • To adhere to national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 19 October to 08 April.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 357 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 439 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cheng

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet has lots of choices and nice price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daivid

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient and affordable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and breakfast are excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is definitely dated but the room was very clean and quite large. The staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joann

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Artem

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Amenities
The staff are super friendly and welcoming. Will definitely stay here again when visiting Kyoto!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, safe, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Maung, Lakewood

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great value for the location with breakfast buffet. The hotel is a bit dated however decent size room compared to other Japanese hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vastille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and outstanding staff at So Smile Hotel! The hotel's proximity to attractions, restaurants and supermarkets made exploring Tokyo a breeze, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure a comfortable stay.

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
The room was clean and spacious, bigger than APA Hotels but dated. Property is old. They use traditional keys not keycards. The duvet was scratchy. Pillows not comfy. No water provided but it’s the lowest rate I found so you get what you pay for. Close to bus stations, to trains less than 10 mins. Staff were really nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaux

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room. Convenient location and staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Kissimmee

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty, Kissimmee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is super clean and conveniently located to train and bus stations to go anywhere. The best part of this place is how friendly and helpful the staff is. I had trouble finding certain places I wanted to visit and they patiently helped me find what I needed. Highly recommend this hotel and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
rooms are small
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

SHUNCHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Francha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable for a few days.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023