Ark Hotel Kyoto puts you a short five-minute drive from Kawaramachi Street and Kiyomizu Temple. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit MIBU, which serves Japanese cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Also, Shijo Street and Nishiki Market are a short five-minute drive away.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
160 rooms
Arranged over 11 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (JPY 1650 per night)
On-site parking is limited
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Working away
3 meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1991
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Films for purchase
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Down duvet
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
MIBU – This restaurant specialises in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 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.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1100 to 1100 per person
Parking
Self-parking costs JPY 1650 per night
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
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.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
Ark Hotel Kyoto ROUTE-INN HOTELS
Ark Kyoto
Kyoto Ark Hotel
Ark Kyoto ROUTE-INN HOTELS
Ark ROUTE-INN HOTELS
Frequently asked questions
Does Ark Hotel Kyoto offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ark Hotel Kyoto does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ark Hotel Kyoto?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Ark Hotel Kyoto?
Yes. Self-parking costs JPY 1650 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ark Hotel Kyoto?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Ark Hotel Kyoto?
Yes, MIBU offers Japanese cuisine.
What's the area around Ark Hotel Kyoto like?
Ark Hotel Kyoto is in Nakagyo Ward, a short 2-minute walk from Omiya Station and 15 minutes' walk from Nijō Castle.
Ark Hotel Kyoto Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
9 Feb 2020
Marc
Marc, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Jan 2020
Good location hotel..
It's a small and simple hotel but location is good. A lot of restaurants nearby and there's a money changer machine and MUFG ATM machines next to arashiyama line. Important is this money changer machine provides good rate for foreign currencies compare to other bank machines. Room size is not big but the twin room for two persons sharing is still quite OK to me. I choose the twin room without cleaning services but they will still provide you new clean towels everyday. This hotel has coin operated washing machines and dryers therefore it's convenient for those people have a need to wash their clothes. The front desk staffs are helpful and friendly. They help us to call taxi to Kyoto station. We took taxi to Kyoto station because we have four big luggages. Those people who travel with light, they can take the hanyu omiya station to Kyoto station. It's convenient because the station is just nearby the hotel. There's a two mins walk Mcdonald near the hotel and less than one min walk family mart near the hotel. Drug store is nearby the hotel too. I will choose this hotel again if I come to visit Kyoto.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
3 Jan 2020
Wifi can’t use internet and price is charge from app
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 2019
A very nice place! I like the breakfast! Clean rooms
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
4/10 Fair
26 Nov 2019
SIU YIN
SIU YIN, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
29 Jun 2019
a bit far from the sites. the room was small by American standards, but maybe normal for Japan. Unfortunately I was put into a smoking room which made the stay worse.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
28 Jun 2019
The room smelt like smoke n was very dated. The staff was very nice n helpful. The breakfast was greay.
Johna
Johna, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
29 Mar 2019
All we like
Verified traveller
4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Mar 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
17 Nov 2018
Decent location with access to underground, albeit not the main lines. Rooms are extremely clean but lacking on some basics like enough plugs for 2 people to charge phones & tablet/laptop. Beds are very hard and there is no AC.
Arturo
Arturo, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Nov 2018
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Aug 2018
the hotel is nice and the staff is very generous and polite.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jul 2018
Awesome bathroom. I love the fabric fabreeze in the room for guests... after hustling around town and building up a sweat it’s helps keep the suitcase smells at a minimum! Only issue was kind of weak air conditioner
Ricardo
Ricardo, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jul 2018
Verified traveller
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Apr 2018
One night in Kyoto 😊
Centrally located, close to everything, clean facilities. We only stayed for a night but it was a
good experience.. thanks!
Corazon
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Apr 2018
Hotel is not that far from Kyoto station. Room is big, nice and clean. Close to bus stop, metro train and convinient stores.
Clarence
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Apr 2018
Nice place but not perfect!
Pros:
- Very nice staff. Room was clean and nice.
- Great location. Bus stations are right in front of the hotel. You can buy bus day-passes from the hotel and you can just hop on/off the buses to get to most attractions in Kyoto within 10' ride. If you don't like the bus, walking to Gion and Pochonto is only 20'.
Cons:
- There's no AC in the room. Only heating. We had to open the window to let the cool air in.
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Apr 2018
yang
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Apr 2018
Clean, small, comfortable...economical.
If you are looking for a a place to comfortably spend the night after a full day of local touring, this could be a good place for you. A good place for me to take my teenage son and a father-son trip, but not probably where I would go with my wife for a romantic getaway. We explored all day, took a shower, crashed, got up and repeated!
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Jan 2018
Not bad, just average
Thin walls allow you to listen to babies crying or people talking in the rooms nextdoor.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Sep 2017
SIEW MUI
SIEW MUI, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Aug 2017
Ian
Ian, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jul 2017
Improvement suggested
Poor air conditioning.
SIU PING
SIU PING, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
5 Jun 2017
Very poor internet wifi, stopped working and staff said it was due to heavy usage, worked for 30 minutes next morning then stopped again.
Lee
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
18 Apr 2017
Average hotel close to Omiya subway station
Pleased with location - 1 min walk to Omiya subway station (easy connection to Kyoto station (one change at Karasuma) and two stops from the Gion area). 2 min walk to Shijo-Omiya overground station (direct train to Arashiyama).
The staff were fine but their English wasn't great. We didn't use the hotel facilities much or have breakfast there. Instead, we bought food for 10% of the price at the Family Mart almost next door to the hotel.
We opted for the eco-room (cheaper if you agree to not have your room served during your stay, which was fine for us as we were only there three nights). Room was larger than average for Japan. Bathroom was tiny (but this is normal for Japan) and the shower pressure and temperature was good. There was a fridge, a hairdryer and a useful cord extension. Lots of power sockets. No English channels on the TV. Have marked 'room comfort' as 2 (disappointing) because of the overwhelming heat (on overcast days in April!). We turned on the button marked 'air con' and it just pumped out hot air. It was almost unbearable. When we spoke to reception, in broken English they told us to open the window, which we had tried, several times, but it seemed glued shut (perhaps because we were on a floor quite high up). We ended up leaving the bedroom door open for as long as possible before going to sleep each night but it was still uncomfortable and we woke up drenched in sweat. Price was very good though for blossom season. Hopefully this was just an anomaly room.