The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa by HULIC

My family stayed at The Gate Hotel when it first opened near Kaminarimon, and we became fans. After staying twice at The Gate Hotel Kaminarimon, time passed, and we were finally able to stay at the Takasegawa Gate Hotel, which we had long wanted to visit. Both my mother and I were deeply moved by the thoughtful hospitality; the high level of service was just as wonderful as when we stayed in Kaminarimon. Breakfast was even more delicious than expected, and we were also impressed by the attentiveness of the young staff.

Thank you for assigning us a 6th-floor Room with a view of Higashiyama. The views were wonderful at any time of day—sunrise, the Higashiyama scenery, and the night view—and it really heightened the feeling of being on a trip. The Room was clean and spacious, and both the sofa set facing Higashiyama and the two side-by-side sinks were very convenient to use. We also made good use of the bar on the 8th floor and the lounge on the 3rd floor. The lounge offers soft drinks and wine, but I think it would have been even better if beer were available (since Kyoto in July during our stay was extremely hot, beer would have been perfect). During our stay, what I especially enjoyed was the Noh event. Although it was a short 30 minutes, it allowed us to experience traditional performing arts, and it was a wonderful experience. It seems that a wide variety of events are held regularly in addition to Noh, which has become one of my highlights to look forward to on my next stay. With its great location and views, excellent Rooms, great lounge service, and enjoyable events, this Hotel is one I’d love to stay at again. It’s a Hotel I can confidently recommend to friends as well.