Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi

I stayed here for the second time because my first visit last year was so great.The breakfast is delicious, the lounge offers services at various times of day, the large public bath is spacious, the amenities are high quality, the bed is very comfortable, and the loungewear comes as separate top and bottom with a soft feel. My son and I were both very satisfied and agreed again that this Hotel is wonderful.In the morning public bath, we could soak while watching snow fall outside the window, creating a beautiful scene with bamboo and snow.

Even though it was early in the morning, you kindly stored our luggage, and when I asked if there was anything to drink, you even offered us a smoothie. Thanks to you, we were able to start our Kyoto trip on a pleasant note. We made a Reservation with the “Room selection left to the Hotel” Plan and were assigned a Hollywood twin. Since it was a mother-and-daughter trip and my daughter doesn’t usually sleep right next to me, she was very happy.The well-equipped lounge service was the deciding factor in choosing this Hotel, and everything from afternoon service to bubuzuke was excellent. The Room was also spotless and very clean.In the large public bath, I was surprised to see foreign guests (Asian) bringing in smartphones and making calls. The “no smartphones” notice was placed where it’s hard to see, so I think it’s even harder for international guests to understand. I wish there were a large sign posted somewhere obvious, such as above the keypad where you enter the door code.At night, there was a motor-like noise that continued all night long. Since I’m a light sleeper, it bothered me and I kept waking up repeatedly. My daughter slept soundly, so it didn’t seem to bother her.At breakfast, the bread felt dry. It was disappointing since it’s Shinshindo bread. There weren’t many side dishes, but everything tasted good overall and we were satisfied. In particular, I loved the thick-cut bacon and went back for seconds several times.Because this is a small Hotel, the front desk feels close by and they responded quickly whenever we needed help—it's truly a good Hotel. I visit Kyoto several times a year; I usually drive there, so this was my first stay at this Hotel without parking available on-site. If I have another chance, I would definitely like to stay again.