Hotel Arashiyama

A nice, comfortable and quiet location. Near the train station and with a nice view on the river and the bridge. Very friendly and supportive staff. They made a superb breakfast. As I spent two weeks in the hotel it was a pleasure being able to use a hotel's bycicle

The staff was amazing and accomdating for English Speaker. Room was large and my unit had a vaulted ceiling which is super rare in Japan. Location was superb, walkable to the main streets of Arashiyama. View from room fantastic. Sound of the waterway below was soothing for me (windows can be closed to muffle sound). Local Onsen was just down the street and was fantastic. Japanese traditional breakfast with coffee available was amazing. I had it for two days and it was superb. Pro Tip: (weather permitting) ask to have breakfast out on the patio for amazing views.

The room was quiet in that you could not hear other visitors. There was some noise from the weir on the adjacent river but the hotel has good double glazing so it was just a background hum. Comfy bed, spotlessly clean, fluffy duvet, warm room and very helpful, pleasant staff. I did not have breakfast as visiting relatives. Great view of the mountains - see view from my window below. Lift. ( lovely cake shop/cafe nearby - open 11 - 5)

The location and breakfast were beyond satisfying. The hotel is ideally situated for visiting Arashiyama, and the river view from the window is stunning, with pleasant sounds of the water. During my stay, it rained quite a bit in the early morning, but the soundproofing was so good that I didn't even notice until I opened the window. The sound of the rain and the flowing river was quite loud and surprising when I did. I highly recommend including breakfast; it's better than many high-end restaurants, beautifully presented, and delicious. However, the pickles might be too salty for some; if you prefer less salty food, I'd suggest informing the front desk in advance. The room might feel small, but considering the price and typical room sizes in Japan, it’s not a major issue. The staff are incredibly friendly and go out of their way to assist with any inquiries, not just about the stay but also regarding local facilities and transportation. I felt genuine kindness from all the staff members, making it a wonderful experience.

The most comfortable beds I've stayed at in Japan (out of 6 other hotels). Location is great for seeing all activities in the Arashiyama area. Staff is very kind. I know some Japanese and they know enough English that communication was not an issue. I think you'd be fine if you only know English and questions are simple.