Kyoto Takasegawa Bettei

Stayed here for 2 nights and really enjoyed it. The hotel is in a quiet location about 15 minutes walk from Kyoto station. You are greeted at reception where you remove your shoes and leave them in a locker. Sandals are provided for walking around the hotel. The room was a traditional style room with tatami flooring. It was large, very clean with a big, comfortable bed. The bathroom has an amazing, deep cyprus wooden bath and a shower. Breakfast was served to the room and was a choice of Western or Japanese, both were excellent but we preferred the Japanese breakfast. The staff were very friendly and very helpful. Would recommend this hotel and would stay here again.

This is one of the best hotel I ever stayed. The staffs are really professional and they really prioritise the guest alot. Offering hand warmer everytime we head out as it is winter. Greeting and bowing each and everytime they see the guest. There are no communication barrier as they speak really good English. Top notch customer service.

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I can't say enough good things about this hotel. The staff were absolutely amazing and provided the highest level of hospitality. When we were heading out for the day and it was cold outside, they offered us hand warmers. And when we had to check out early and were going to bus breakfast, they prepared us a packed meal the night before. The room itself was amazing and brought an authentic feel to our stay. The Japanese cedar bathtub was another unforgettable element, and the perfect way to relax after a day of sight seeing. If we're ever in Kyoto again I would absolutely stay here again

I have been going back to Japan for many years. I have stayed in many hotels, ryokans, rental apartments and guesthouses. But Kyoto Takasegawa Bettei is in a completely different league. The quality of service is the best I have recived so far. The cedar bath is fantastic, but as if you like there is a famous public bath 5 min walk away. There are plenty of cafes in the area, where vegetarians will also find something for themselves. The subway and buses are also a few minutes away. Definitely recommended.

The people who work there provide world-class service. From the friendly and efficient check-in process to the just walk out check-out process, I can’t imagine a better way of doing business. Oh, and you won’t believe what happened to us when we got in one rainy late afternoon. The staff was there with towels in hand and an offer of a free shoe dryer. Don’t get us started on the room and the bathtub. Needless to say both are fantastic. I hadn’t had a bath in years. Ha ha, yes I do take regular showers. But both my wife and I took baths on our two nights that were very relaxing and the slight smell of cedar was delightful. Would it have nice if the bath was large enough for two? I’ll let you guess. OK, back to the room. Many Japanese rooms play out like one of those old sliding-tile number puzzles. If your partner moves so are you. This is NOT the case here! The room was big enough without being too big! You can find cheaper places to stay, but you will be hard pressed to find any better.

The location is not perfect, but given Kyoto’s extensive public transportation system and, to a lesser extent, the friendly little bar next door, we’ll stay there every time we’re in Kyoto, which isn’t often enough.

Excellent location, excellent room and above all, very practical. I loved how everything in the room seemed to make sense. There was no wasted space and I adored the traditional touches. The service was impeccable and we were helped with a taxi on our way back as well. The breakfast was simple but good enough as a boost of energy. We walked a lot since it was very close to a lot of the touristy places and close to great restaurants and bars. The bus stops and subway stations are close as well so it's a great place to be. I used the Cypress wood bathtub every night and it was great after a long day of walking. The L'occitane travel toiletries was another excellent added touch as was the coffee maker in the room.

We had a great time here. It’s less than 15 minutes on foot from the train station and centrally located, yet hidden away in a quiet alleyway running along a canal. Rooms have Japanese room furnishing, including tatami and zaisu (great for having breakfast facing the window) but also padded chairs and western-style beds (great for those who don’t want to go all the way and sleep in a futon). Bedding is a single comforter, lightweight and more than warm enough. Mattress and pillow are very comfortable, with just the amount of firmness I like, although this is a matter of personal preference. Guests have to leave shoes in lockers at the door, and put on slippers in different sizes, which in my opinion is a superior system. Slippers too should be removed before walking on the tatami. The bathroom has the ubiquitous Toto electric toilet, with every possible automation, and the bath, in a separate room, has fragrant wooden tub and flooring. Staff is lovely and helpful. Plenty of dining option all around, but get a reservation whenever possible or prepare for hourlong lines. Highly recommended, would return anytime.

Everything was fantastic from the moment we arrived. Passcode on the door was very helpful, as it meant no room keys to bother with. The staff were exceptionally friendly, helping us sort out luggage transfers and even offering us handwarmers when it was cold out. It was a five star service for sure. The rooms themselves were incredibly spacious and comfortable, with lovely views to the garden. We loved soaking in the cedar bathtub; it was the most comfortable bathtub either of us had been in. Very accessible location too, with plenty of stations close by. Cannot wait to come back here next time we are in Kyoto.

Nothing! Everything was lovely. We had a great time.

location was perfect, little back street a short walk from gion or the station, out of the tourist busy areas. Even the economy room was pretty good, the bath is fabulous and the little details and attention of the staff very welcome. We stayed 7 nights

only that the ‘garden’ room is basically a view of the front wall with some raked gravel…but that is also clear from the pictures of the economy double. I’d have been annoyed if I’d paid more than I did, but i got over it as soon as i had a bath’ I think we got a cheaper deal because visas hadn’t been opened up post covid when we booked but it got busier after so the price may fluctuate a lot. We paid less than £100 a night in Hanami season, seems like it could have been a lot more.

This property was great! It was extremely spacious for Kyoto locations. The staff were extremely friendly and willing to help. We had some flight delay issues and contacted the property about our late arrival. They were extremely responsive via messages and very accommodating! The bath was everything we didn’t even know we needed. Best beds we have stayed at in Japan for great sleep after a day of exploring. Overall great experience. We cannot recommend them enough and will be staying there again when going back to Kyoto!