Loisir Hotel Kyoto Sanjo, KyotoLoisir Hotel Kyoto Sanjo in Kyoto, Japan has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 82 of 105 hotels we score in Kyoto. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 3.2. Rooms from about $176 a night (cached, not a live quote).Loisir Hotel Kyoto Sanjo is a centrally located hotel in Kyoto, situated within a short walk of Nishiki Market, Kawaramachi Street, and Karasuma Oike Station. Opening in November 2024, the property features a Japanese garden visible through glass walls in the restaurant area. Guests can use the indoor public bath or access the terrace. The hotel serves both Japanese and Western breakfast buffets and provides a quiet setting for travellers. It suits families and those wanting easy access to local transport links. While the location is convenient, the room decor is noted as being dated.What stands out

Close to Nishiki Market

Indoor public bath

Garden views from restaurant

Breakfast buffet options

Watch out for

Dated room decor

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