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REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS

Name: REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS
Address: 57 Higashikujou Muromachi, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, Kyoto, JP

★★★★·9.4/ 10Excellent

·Hotels

📍57 Higashikujou Muromachi, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto · Kyoto ↗

📞+81756627001

2021 opened· 124 rooms· Check-in 02:00 PM / out 11:00 AM

Air conditioningFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageFax/photocopyingSoundproof roomsAll 53 facilities +

Review

Official

REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY VESSEL HOTELS provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, take advantage of the hotel's convenient on-site parking facilities. The hotel offers reception amenities including luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require it, the ticket service can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether it's an extended stay or simply needing fresh attire, laundromat and laundry service provided by hotel ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at hotel come furnished with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning, all designed with your ease in mind. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, instant coffee and instant tea is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hotel offers a hair dryer, toiletries and towels within a few chosen chambers. Start your day stress-free at REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY VESSEL HOTELS as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. Throughout the day and night, guests can enjoy light refreshments with the hotel offering vending machines.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 524 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-05

Guests praise the prime location near Kyoto Station, quiet atmosphere, and excellent breakfast. Rooms are compact but well-designed. Service is generally friendly, though some note issues with cleaning frequency, towel provision, and front desk responsiveness.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Surroundings9.4

Service9.1

Cleanliness9.0

Value8.9

Location8.7

Facilities8.7

＋ PraisedExcellent location near Kyoto Station · Delicious and varied breakfast · Free beverages in lobby · Clean, modern rooms with high value

－ ComplaintsSmall bathroom or poor ventilation · Fixed AC airflow affects sleep · No daily cleaning unless requested · Unstable Wi-Fi at times

KEYIdeal for travelers prioritizing location and breakfast. Expect compact rooms, check cleaning policies, and note some rooms lack bathtubs or have odors.

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Room types · 6

Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking

Twin Room - Non-Smoking - No Daily Cleaning

Double Room - Non-Smoking - No Daily Cleaning

Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking

Double Room with Shower - Non-Smoking

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