Tea Ceremony Ju-An
Tea Ceremony Ju-An, Akezunomon street, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Maoyacho 600-8216, Japan- Attraction
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Luxurious Spa Experience
Indulge in a pampering session at the full-service spa, and rejuvenate your senses with hot springs and a fitness center.
Convenient Amenities
Benefit from complimentary wireless internet, on-site dining options, and featured amenities like a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities.
Prime Location
Situated just a short walk from Kyoto Tower, ALA HOTEL KYOTO offers easy access to popular attractions such as Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple.
Book now for a relaxing stay in the heart of Kyoto!
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
2 Large Twin Beds
Soundproofed room
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps and wired internet access
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - A down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Separate bathtub and shower, a toilet with electronic bidet, and slippers
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
In-room amenities
2 Large Twin Beds
Soundproofed room
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps and wired internet access
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - A down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Separate bathtub and shower, a toilet with electronic bidet, and slippers
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
In-room amenities
1 Queen Bed
215 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps and wired internet access
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - A down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Separate bathtub and shower, a toilet with electronic bidet, and slippers
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
Room details
20 m2
In-room amenities
2 Large Twin Beds
269 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps and wired internet access
Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - A down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Separate bathtub and shower, a toilet with electronic bidet, and slippers
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
25 m2
In-room amenities
Pets not allowed
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Nice place to stay. Clean but the walls are pretty thin. Requested extra pillows but they wouldn’t let me get more than 1 extra pillow per person. Otherwise I would stay here again
Hotel was clean and staff was very nice. The public onsen for guests upstairs was very convenient, along with umbrellas for guests to use if it was wet outside. We were able to send our luggage to our next hotel in the lobby. Laundry in the hotel was free, but there are only 4 small washing machines. The hotel instructions tell you to dry your load in half. It was very busy at night and people were fighting for machines. The dryers are slow at drying so take that into account. Overall great stay.
Nice and spacious rooms. Very helpful and courteous staff. Appreciated the free laundry and amenities. Good location and short walk to train station. I would recommend this hotel!
Staff and room was amazing. Really great location, not too loud, and good walking distance from Kyoto station. There were lots of food options nearby, including a great ramen restaurant that we frequented. The only point of criticism is the fitness center lacks weights, even basic ones.
Amazing
Very comfortable, clean, perfect location, great service and breakfast.
Modern hotel with good facilities other than the WiFi that is more than often not working. Room is a little small by western standards but very clean and comfy. Nice location near Kyoto train station and a short bus ride from Nishiki market
Such beautiful rooms, great service and very close to Kyoto station. Wish we could’ve stayed here longer!
Friendly and serviceminded staff. Firm beds
Breakfast was excellent. Room clean.
Your large room was a pleasant surprise. And we liked your location close to Kyoto Station.
Located 5 mins walk from Kyoto Station, the ALA Hotel is a great place to stay. Its proximity to the Station offers great train, metro and bus links to all the surrounding sights and attractions. As well as to the hugh range of shops and restaurants etc. around the Station area. The ALA Hotel was clean and comfortable. The staff were all very polite, helpful and couldn’t do enough for me. I stayed for 3 nights and had a nice size room (620) overlooking the front of the hotel. With a very comfortable bed. I used the free fitness room (running machine, cross trainer, abdominal trainer & exercise area) a couple of times during my stay. I also used the hotel Onsen, which was very clean and not crowded. I didn’t use the restaurant, but the menu looked nice. I highly recommend the ALA Hotel, Kyoto and look forward to staying there again.
Nice hotel, very clean, 5-10min walking distance to Kyoto Station, big room with 2 large twin beds, excellent breakfast.
ロビーに木の香りがしてとても良かったです
Great
Very clean & spacious rooms. The hotel staff were very accommodating with our delayed flight schedule.
Great
nice staff, patient & helpful with my not so great baby japanese, able to communicate in english for me. LOVE the deep bathtub!
staff was not helpful or understanding. will not be returning.
The hotel is absolutely lovely. I will say that the beds are very hard as are in the pillows, but overall the staff is very friendly. The amenities are great.
Close to the train, staffs are super friendly and helpful. Room is clean
Room is clean. Staffs are nice.
Thank you for the hospitality especially Alina! Clean and great location right by Kyoto tower! Everyone was very kind and helpful and the location is easy access to transportation and shopping centers. Breakfast was great with different varieties and onsen was wonderful! Will definitely stay again and recommend to family and friends!
A lot of dining options near the hotel. Close to the main train station. Staff were courteous but we had issues understanding English spoken.
Very helpful and friendly front desk, hotel is very clean.
Central location to train and food.
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Great hotel all around! Loved it
Front desk, restaurant and housekeeping staff were so helpful and friendly; we are very grateful for their kindness!
very clean, big room, amenities, public bath, friendly staff, and so near from kyoto station
Pros: so close to Kyoto station, has hot spring Ofuro, lots of shops, clean, nice service. Cons: the room is so bright, cannot sleep! One of windows from the bathroom n don't hav proper curtain that its so bright in the morning, bad design. This hotel do not want you to be around so there is no lounge area, no cafe or restaurant open, no chairs except this vertical sitting bench in photo. My friends stop by and we literally sat on this uncomfortable bench n to chat or when you come early n wait for check in time, no decent place for your family to sit and wait. So as hotel, clean and helpful but if you need some other basic, they dont have it. Be aware
It’s location! It’s very close to a station which made it very convenient to take public transportation!
Location is great and Kyoto Station offers perfect connections
Very stylish and clean. Sounds boring but it was a good place to get ready for our outings and to come back and relax. Easy to get to from the main Kyoto train station.
This is my second visit to ALA Hotel Kyoto. The experience was extraordinary, and the service was great. The public bath is another reason for coming back to ALA. Besides, it only takes around 8 min walk from Kyoto JR station, which is super convenient.
The rooms were very clean, and the staff was friendly. We added breakfast to our stay, and it was a good decision. Overall, a nice place to stay.
모든 호텔에서 지내보진 않았지만
Great location and zen vibe
It was perfect for our time in Kyoto. Very close to train station and easy transportation to the other key areas to visit in Kyoto.
Location near Kyoto station. Free facilities for washing & drying clothes. Staff was helpful & polite and provided good services. Will definately choose this hotel for next visit.
Extraordinary hotel, nice and comfortable . It was the best of our whole trip.
One of the best hotels in Kyoto… everything close by. For Indian vegetarian there is a lovely restaurant at walkable distance
Hotel was clean for the most part. When I entered room it smelled of cigarette smoke. It’s a no smoking hotel so it shouldn’t have. I didn’t complain as I suspect they are all similar. The room was big enough for me too with a large bed and a bath tub big enough for my lanky frame. The tv was rubbish and there was nothing in there to watch so I watched a movie on my laptop when getting back at the end of the day. The onsen was good too seemingly clean and well maintained. There were no ice machines in the hotel. There was a vending machine on each floor and I used the laundry too. The staff were helpful when required. I would stay here again if I came back to Kyoto.
A great place, very well located near Kyoto station. All you can eat BBQ across the road is a winner. My only comment would be the guest laundry. It needs ventilation. Our clothes did not get dry in the permanently moist room
Friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful!
Beautiful hotel with great accommodations!
Excelente hotel com quarto espaçoso para os padrões japoneses.
Muy buen lugar
The hotel was very simple. Good location near train station.
The station is near by, along with a 7/11, pharmacy, restaurants. Everything that I need to get things done in a timely manner.
房間大小合適,大眾池泡湯舒服
Absolutely beautiful hotel. Within a 5 minute walk from Kyoto Station. Staff are very polite, guests were polite and respectful. There’s was a spa onsite which you can use even with tattoos. The hot water worked wonders on my sore limbs after venturing around the city. Great amenities in the room. Loved the cleansing milk, it worked wonders!! Overall great hotel. Wish I stayed longer now. Definitely will be coming back on my next trip to Kyoto
We really enjoyed our stay at Ala. The hotel is very modern and centrally located - we specifically chose it because of its close proximity to the train station. Our favourite facility was their onsen, which was clean and well maintained. I would love to come and stay again
房間比想像中舒適闊落 唯一希望改善的是, 酒店提供的沖涼椅, 相比其他酒店的小, 對於行動不便需要使用的住客較為不方便
Large twin room. Clean and well maintained. Close to Kyoto Station.
Staff were really friendly and efficient. Hotel was clean and ambience was very comfortable.
This is the best hotel I have ever stayed at. The onsen with the outdoor wind was the best experience. The amenities were very high quality. The hotel staff were amazing and very helpful.
The building was very nice and the onsen was wonderful. However, the room was a little small (standard double room with queen bed) and felt claustrophobic. You must use the air purifier to get clean air in since the windows don't open. And the trays at breakfast have food stains - hotel should wipe each tray down for cleanliness so guests do not see light stains from other guests.
Walking distance to Kyoto Station.
Nice location to the train and shopping. Enjoyed this hotel very much. Clean and convenient
Great service, nice room, free use of washing machines and dryer, close location to the train station.
Great reception, service and cleanliness.
The women’s onsen and laundry areas were accessible with a women’s only keycard. Breakfast had a great variety of foods to choose from the east to western cuisine. We chose 2 beds in our room: impressed by the fact that the shower and bathtub were separate from the toilet so one could fully enjoy a good soak in the tub if you didn’t want the public onsen. It was a spacious room by local standard.
Clean and comfortable
Positive: A very lovely hotel, stylish lobby, and the room was more spacious than many are in Japan so you feel less cramped. Plenty of places to put things, desk, chair, bench seat, shelving, hanging space, fridge. Very clean. The toilet, the handbasin, and the shower were all separated areas of our room which is more convenient for 2 people using the facilities. Shower also has a bath beside it. Decor is modern but has traditional Japanese touches. So close to Kyoto train station with all its shops and restaurants. Very friendly hotel staff. Check in and check out were seamless. Free laundry facilities were very appreciated. They have an onsen but we didn't use it. Bed comfortable. Negative: Although the room is lovely and private, the room design means there is barely any natural light. One narrow window looks into a little stone garden but then just the backs of nearby buildings. The lack of natural light in the room can feel a little gloomy (we are used to the brightness of Queensland) and our hotel in Tokyo had had a big window with views so we'd gotten used to having that. The darker room also meant we slept later. :) My husband found the pillows very uncomfortable. They may have been buckwheat pillows or similar? Random: One night of our stay there was a fire alarm at about midnight and we all had to evacuate, but it turned out to be a false alarm. Obviously not a regular event (you would hope) but was quite jarring at the time.
Perfect!
This property was fantastic in all aspects. Conveniently located, reasonably priced, clean, and has a fantastic staff who were able to help us with anything. Would recommend to any traveler looking to see Kyoto.
It was great.
Staff friendly. Bed and shower was great.
Near to train station and easy access to places of interest.
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A block away from main train station and easy two stop subway ride to local night life. Very clean with a nice onsen
Stayed at ALA HOTEL KYOTO with my family of 11 and everyone loved it. There’s a big open-space paid carpark right next to the hotel with plenty of lots, so no stress finding parking. The lobby is bright, clean, and spacious — perfect for families waiting during check-in. Staff were fluent in English, very friendly, and especially sweet to my toddler. She looked forward to seeing them every day thanks to their warm interaction. Convenience stores are just a stone’s throw away, and major brands like Bic Camera, GU, Nishimatsuya, and Uniqlo are all within walking distance. It's also close to the JR Line (3-5mins walking), making the location very central and convenient. You can access everything easily via a nearby alley. Rooms are compact but fit 2 large suitcases, 1 small suitcase, and an open stroller. One of the cleanest hotels I’ve stayed in. The toilet amenities were superb. Check-out was smooth, and I’d definitely stay here again. For smokers, there are indoor smoking areas on some floors — no need to head outside in winter.
Stayed at ALA HOTEL KYOTO with my family of 11 and everyone loved it. There’s a big open-space paid carpark right next to the hotel with plenty of lots, so no stress finding parking. The lobby is bright, clean, and spacious — perfect for families waiting during check-in. Staff were fluent in English, very friendly, and especially sweet to my toddler. She looked forward to seeing them every day thanks to their warm interaction. Convenience stores are just a stone’s throw away, and major brands like Bic Camera, GU, Nishimatsuya, and Uniqlo are all within walking distance. It's also close to the JR Line, making the location very central and convenient. You can access everything easily via a nearby alley. Rooms are compact but fit 2 large suitcases, 1 small suitcase, and an open stroller. One of the cleanest hotels I’ve stayed in. The toilet amenities were superb. Check-out was smooth, and I’d definitely stay here again. For smokers, there are indoor smoking areas on some floors — no need to head outside in winter.
Really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Easy access to bus and train routes
Exceptional value for the price and location. I highly recommend
Convenient location. Excellent breakfast.
Spacious room
This hotel is clean, had good comfy bed, good shower and good staff. The best thing is that it is only 5 mins walk from Kyoto Station which was very convenient; since the Station itself had many restaurants, stores, and even a dept. store (Isetan). I feel it is the perfect location to get around Kyoto.
Excellent stay experience. Queit and relaxing environment with great staff.
Beautiful big room, with a deep soaking tub. Felt luxurious. Easy walk to Kyoto Station, the National Museum, and the Sanjūsangen-dō Temple of 1,001 Kannons. Excellent breakfast. I enjoyed my stay here.
Great location close to train station and shopping. Wonderful staff. Clean rooms.
Staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly.
Wonderful modern hotel, conveniently located close to Kyoto central (5 min walk). Large room with separated toilet and large bathroom. Breakfast is mostly japanese style and excellent, assuming ofc that you do not prefer a Western style one. Omelette station was available. Would love to stay here again.
Room size
Amazing hotel. Great use of space, felt extremely spacious and luxurious. It was a pleasure to stay.
Nel cuore do Osaka, posizione centrale, staff cortese e disponibile ad evadere ogni richiesta (li abbiamo incaricati di spedire i bagagli al successivo hotel a Tokyo per essere liberi di girare senza ostacoli per una giornata), stanza comoda e pulita. Colazione prevalentemente salata, ma buona
Small, does the job. Beautiful lobby.
Structure with large rooms and convenient location near the central station and metro lines
Nice hotel minutes from the Kyoto station. The hotel is modern with good sized rooms and we loved the low height beds. Breakfast was wonderful and there are a lot of dining options in the nearby area. We liked that all amenities (tea, coffee refills, toiletries etc) are kept for self replenishment in the lobby area. Housekeeping was punctual and well done. Highly recommend this place.
Location is exeptional, 1 min from kyoto station. Free laundry in the hotel, beautiful bath facilities, big bedroom and bathroom.
Excellent place
comodissimo alla stazione ferroviaria
It's spacious for Japanese accommodations. Conveniently located. Fastest check in I've ever had, and check out was also easy. Nice facilities.
Stanza pulita e ampia, letto comodo. Colazione molto variegata sia per la parte salata che dolce! Possibilita di prendere bustine caffe e thė alla reception da utilizzare in camerca in cui ė presente bollitore. 1bottiglietta d'acqua a persona gratuita giornalmente. Presente una spa. Soddisfa in pieno ogni aspettativa!
Praktische Lage, guter Service
Tower view twin very spacious, great public bath and sauna, good bfast, very helpful staff. Very close to station and central terminal to buses everywhere in Kyoto. Highly recommended.
Excellent
its very close to Kyoto station and very convinent to take the trains and go do sightseeing
Soluzione perfetta per Kyoto. Vicino alla stazione e, quindi, alle linee di metro e treni. Fermate bus vicine. Ottima scelta per la cena nei dintorni. Hotel molto bello, pulito e con stanze grandi, anche per la.media europea. Servizio stupendo (ma in Giappone è sempre così...) e colazione ottima, varia e ampia.
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Cleanliness
9.35/10The hotel was clean and comfortable, with clean and spacious rooms.
Service
9.85/10Staff were very polite, helpful, and accommodating making the overall experience pleasant.
Location
9.75/10Located close to Kyoto Station, providing great access to transport and local attractions.
Room Quality
8.85/10Rooms were generally described as spacious and comfortable, though some reported the beds being hard.
Amenities
9.35/10The amenities were reported as great, including the fitness area and onsen.
Value for Money
8.85/10The hotel offers good service and cleanliness standards, typical for its price range.
Food and Beverage
9.35/10Breakfast received positive remarks for variety and quality, adding value to the stay.
Overall Experience
9.85/10Guests had a highly favorable impression, with many recommending the hotel for future stays.