Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto (solo trip)

I wanted to like this hotel but it commits too many offenses to ever recommend staying here. Starting with the good, the room is reasonably sized for Japan, the beds were more comfortable than most of the hotels I've slept on here so far, but overall about a 5/10 on actual comfort. There is a washer dryer on the 2nd floor, and other basic amenities available that you find in most hotels. The loca...

One of the most stressful hotel experiences I’ve ever had. After paying in advance, my booking details were leaked — information that only the hotel had access to, not even the booking service. The hotel later admitted this in an official message and confirmed that other guests were affected too. Because of this, I lost money and spent days trying unsuccessfully to resolve the issue instead of e...

Great location. Room had a very bright light on the Air Conditioner Panel that we had to find a way to cover. Bathroom was incredibly small, think motorhome/trailer sized. Luggage forwarding service was very helpful. The Temple next door will wake you up at 6AM with a drum!

This is a wonderful place to stay in Kyoto. The entrance is a bit tricky to find, it's in an alley, but once you do, you'll love it. You are just steps away from local culture, tiny shops, and a modern city feel. The staff was friendly and the room was clean and comfortable. We loved it here.

I stayed at Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto for 3 nights in September and overall had a pleasant stay. The hotel has a great location — it’s very close to the subway, with a bus stop nearby, and there’s even a 7-Eleven right beside the hotel which was super convenient. The rooms and washrooms were clean and comfortable. My room had a window, but it was sealed, so there was no option to open it for fresh air....