We had a gorgeous, Japanese-style room, with low, mood lighting, massive comfortable beds, a cypress bath, granite sink and amazing veggie breakfasts. Excellent. The staff could not have been more helpful, and we used the excellent 'forward luggage' service here as in each of our five hotels whilst travelling across Japan on a self-guided trip recently. It's quitenpeicey, but eminently... More

From the train station we took a taxi to go to the hotel. The taxi driver could not locate this hotel on his GPS and he called the hotel to get the directions. He dropped us on the main street and told us to take a small side street to find the hotel. We were not sure whether we made... More

We chose two different hotels for our 2 night stay in Kyoto and the Kanra should have been where we spent both of our nights. What we liked most about the hotel was the room, done in a modern Japanese style with a bathroom that looked like it came from a design magazine. One of the most beautiful hotel rooms... More

I stayed with my family at the Hotel Kanra at the end of February for 3 nights. The experience was absolutely amazing! The design and décor of the entire hotel combined modern elements with old Japanese machiya style. There’s a tatami area in the room and the beds were so comfortable. The location of the hotel is not too far... More

Extremely friendly and helpful in every possible way. I arrived early to the hotel but my assigned room was still occupied. I decided to go to Nishiki market for lunch and asked to be called at my overseas mobile no once my room is ready. I am happily surprised that several attempts were made to reach my mobile an hour... More

Currently enjoying a wonderful stay here with my husband & teenage daughter. We have a Superior room that accommodates the 3rd guest on a futon mattress on the Tatami floor. Very comfortable, the beds are huge. Lovely breakfast and convenient to Kyoto Station and Gojo Subway... Beautiful rooms, would definitely return

I stayed at the Kanra (Superior room) at the beginning of November for 1 night and had an amazing, though short, stay there. I arrived a little early so my room wasn’t available yet. The lady at the front desk proceeded to check me in so upon my return to the hotel I could go straight to my room. The... More

Stayed early October for two nights. Hotel is conveniently located, walking distance from Kyoto Station, or two bus stops away. Room is spacious and decor is a mix of Japanese and Western style. Staff is very helpful though their knowledge of restaurants is not as good as another boutique hotel I stayed in Kyoto. Drawback of the design of the... More

My wife and I stayed for 4 nights in the twin. I must say.. what an amazing hotel. An indulgence to say the least. Walking around all day, I found myself referring to the hotel as "home". Super comfortable, super design sheek but wonderfully japanese as well. Tatami flooring in living room, wooden bathtub, timber screen entry foyer, even the... More