Daiwa Roynet Kyoto Hachijo, KyotoDaiwa Roynet Kyoto Hachijo in Kyoto, Japan has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 90 of 105 hotels we score in Kyoto. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction. Rooms from about $169 a night (cached, not a live quote).Daiwa Roynet Kyoto Hachijo is a 174-room hotel a short walk from the Hachijo East Exit of JR Kyoto Station, putting guests within easy reach of Kyoto Tower, To-ji Temple, Gion and Shijo. Rooms come with flat-screen televisions, safes and slippers, and the interiors mix Kyoto-style detailing with Japanese-Western design. Facilities include a fitness centre, a restaurant, free WiFi and parking. It suits travellers who want to arrive by train and get around the city on foot or by rail, with Nara also reachable in minutes. Rooms are on the small side, and the breakfast is reported as average, so plan meals accordingly. Itami Airport is about 36.6 km away.What stands out

Minutes from JR Kyoto Station

Free WiFi throughout

Fitness centre on site

Helpful, friendly staff

Watch out for

Rooms are small

Breakfast is average

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