Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka Reviews

The location was great. Nice hotel with a bit of a difference. Although it has a retro and somewhat nostalgic atmosphere, it is a new and clean facility.

I asked for preparations for three people with the promise of paying an additional fee, but I was in trouble because there were no amenities, beds, etc. for the number of people. When I checked with the front desk about this matter, I was told with a half-smile, "There is no problem with ours." As a result, I didn't pay an additional fee, but my request didn't go through. I learned that it is better to check again a week or so before. The interior was as good as the previous information. Thank you very much.

This is a fabulous hotel in the heart of Gion. Staff here are wonderful, helpful, welcoming, kind and friendly. The rooms are stunning - the view is amazing, the layout, size, presentation and general comfort. Do know though this hotel is located on one of the busiest routes in Gion, and it is closed on weekends and holidays to cars so you may have to drag suitcases up a very busy street. Also note there is no breakfast provided.

When we opened the door we both had massive grins on our faces. The rooms were very spacious and clean, but it was the attention to detail that won us over. From the RC hotel CD (that we played on repeat and wish we had a copy of!) to the industrial decor, to the box of amenities. The view from the balcony is amazing and the location perfect. Just the size and location alone would make it a bargain, but we really feel we got incredibly lucky to book this hotel. It's just a really cool space! Note - our taxi would not take us to the hotel (dropped at the bottom of the hill) as the streets are narrow and crowded and we also had issues getting a taxi to pick us up when we left. We managed to get an uber from their during our stay with no issues though.

Great location for its price. The hotel is literally on the Yasaka pagoda photography spot where most tourist photos are taken, but it’s tucked away from the street that you will not be disturbed by the tourists. The hotel has a rooftop with breathtaking city view and a unique view of Yasaka pagoda. A lot of tourist spots in Kyoto is also walkable—Ninenzaka, the famous Starbucks Kyoto, Arabica Coffee, Kiyomizu Dera, Kodaji Park even Gion are all walkable from the hotel. Bus stop is also just about 5 minutes walk so transportation is not a problem. The hotel has unique touches to it, sparkling clean, large and spacious. The actual hotel is way better than the photos. Staff are also professional and friendly. I suggest you book the hotel for multiple days as the surrounding area has a lot to offer.