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Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo

Kyoto Kyoto
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Your journey of exceptional moments begins the instant you cross the threshold of Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo, where every detail is crafted to elevate your stay, within a 5-minute drive of Nijō Castle and Kyoto Tower. This hotel is 4 minutes drive to Gion Corner and 6 minutes drive to To-ji Temple.

Our spacious rooms feature rainfall showerhead, deep soaking bathtub, a 26-inch flat-screen TV, premium bedding, mini-refrigerator, air conditioning, a private bathroom with premium toiletries and complimentary high-speed WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay whether you’re here for business or leisure. Conveniences include a desk, bathrobes and a phone.

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Property Details

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a reception hall, and a vending machine.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Vending machine
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Reception hall
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Year Built - 1990
  • Number of buildings/towers - 10
  • Total number of rooms - 140
  • Number of floors - 8

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until midnight. Guests must be at least 19 to check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Housekeeping service is provided every 4 days.

Other details

Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Shijo Street - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Sanjo Street - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Nishiki Market - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Teramachi Street - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Kyoto International Manga Museum - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Nijō Castle - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Kiyamachi Street - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Pontocho Alley - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Nishihonganji Temple - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Kawaramachi Street - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Gion Shirakawa Area - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Kenninji Temple - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden - 2 km / 1.2 mi
The nearest airports are:
Itami Airport (ITM) - 45.3 km / 28.1 mi
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 96.8 km / 60.1 mi
The preferred airport for Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo is Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX).

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 19 October to 08 April.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Unicode Support true
  • Cashless transactions are available

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other charges

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1500 for adults and JPY 1500 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

59-61 Nishinotoin, Shijo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto 600-8494, Japan
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