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First of all, it must be said that hotel rooms in Japan are small. Traditional rooms like ones at Kyoto Costa Del Sol, with tatami mats, make living in small space and sleeping on futon mattresses comfortable. You can fold the mattress and, voila, there's space for you to use. I stayed in a single room with private cubicle-style bathroom which was a plus. The hotel manager, Miki-san, is friendly and attentive. She speaks English fluently and is always very helpful with anything that make my stay comfortable. Thank you so much, Miki-san. The hotel is located near Gojo subway station on Karasuma Line which is super easy to get to other parts of Kyoto. Miki-san has those informations for you too. There are lots of convenient stores around, place to get breakfast and coffee (super important) and other meals. Fresco supermarket nearby stocks great bento and other Japanese food and snacks. Highly recommended.

Pleasant stay, the staff is very nice and speaks English, a nice onsen just around the corner, the room was nice (Japanese style room), plus there is a kitchen and seating area where you can relax.

The hotel is close to Kyoto Station, just about 15 minutes' walk from there. And the owners were very helpful. They also charged very low for the washing machine.