Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi

I stayed at this Hotel in June.I arrived a little before check-in, so I asked at the front desk if they could store my luggage, and they kindly did so.The bubuzuke service was right near the end of the serving time, but there were many topping options and I left feeling full.I didn’t use the morning smoothie service or the drinks/snacks from 3 p.m., nor the alcohol service, but overall the services were good.The Hotel’s location was great and convenient for getting to the Shijo area. There were plenty of affordable and tasty izakaya and other restaurants nearby, so finding places to eat wasn’t a problem.If I had to mention something, the water in the large public bath was quite hot, and some foreign guests left hair dryers in use so others couldn’t use them when they wanted to.The breakfast was one of the best I’ve ever had.It was such a satisfying Hotel that even if you came alone, you could easily enjoy everything without needing to go elsewhere.

My birthday is July 17, so for decades I’ve always gone to see the Gion Festival around my birthday. I’m used to the festival, but… I used to stay at a well-known large Hotel with parking. However, it wasn’t very convenient for getting around, and this year I was traveling with my elderly sister, so I decided to try The Gate Hotel Kyoto in the float district.And wow—my old ideas about Hotels were completely overturned. The layout and flow inside the building were excellent, and even though check-in/out was pleasantly efficient, the staff were truly wonderful. The lounge and restaurant were also very comfortable.What I appreciated most was the late-night “bubuzuke” buffet. We were exhausted from walking around the festival and couldn’t really eat much… but being able to have a late-night meal at the Hotel was such a relief. The bubuzuke was easy to eat, and the broth was delicious.I’ve stayed at many Accommodations, but this really made me feel, “So this is what Hotels are like now!” It’s an Accommodation that makes me want to stay there even when it’s not Gion Festival season.Thank you again—I’ll be back.