
Hotel Monterey
European-Style Hotel in the Heart of Kyoto
We arrived at the hotel a night early, hoping to get a room. Even though it was late, the staff accommodated us immediately. In fact, we were given a half price rate for that night.
We want both comfort and affordability; the small inn offered neither, but you will find both at the Hotel Monterey in Kyoto. The rooms here are spacious by Japanese standards and are about the size of a European hotel room. You are provided with complimentary toiletries and some pajamas to wear during your stay. There is a restaurant and bar on the first floor and a hot spring bath on the top floor. It is a large hotel with 327 rooms, but the staff gives it a cozy feel. The hotel is located in the center of the city and is within walking distance of most of the attractions.
Know Before You Go
Hotel Monterey is located just one block south of the main subway station. (Kyoto has two subway lines; one runs east-west and the other runs north-south and they cross at Karasuma station).
Bottom Line
Affordability, convenience and comfort come together to make Hotel Monterey a wonderful place to stay while visiting Kyoto.