Node Kyoto, KyotoNode Kyoto in Kyoto, Japan has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 26 of 105 hotels we score in Kyoto. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 3.5.Node Kyoto is a 4-star boutique hotel on a quiet street in the Shijo Nishinotoin area of central Kyoto. Its 25 air-conditioned rooms follow a design concept that combines industrial styling with contemporary art, giving the feel of an art collector's home. Facilities include a restaurant using locally sourced ingredients, a bar, free WiFi, room service and a 24-hour front desk, and children are welcome. Rooms are described as spacious by local standards, and the location puts cultural attractions within easy reach. The hotel suits travellers who want design-led, centrally based accommodation in a small property. One point to weigh up: some guests report that the rooms feel dark and humid.What stands out

Art-filled interiors throughout

Central Kyoto location

Rooms spacious for Japan

Helpful, attentive staff

Watch out for

Rooms can feel dark and humid

Google and Booking scores modest

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