Nothing to be worried about if you arrive at the property earlier than a check-in time (5:00pm). There is a storage room for your luggage and you can create your own combination locks. At check-in, Front Desk staff will help you to self check-in using your passport(s) and making your own room key(s). Hotel has free WIFI. We stayed in a room with 4 beds and it was very spacious and clean. 4 beds, 2 sinks, 2 hair dryers, a separate toilet area, bath tub, shower, big closet space, plenty of hangers, mini fridge with complimentary bottles of mineral water, plenty of USB outlets and plugs, a TV with streaming options, and a monitor screen. Room service is every 2 days. The location is walkable to many good restaurants, shopping areas, and sites. Taxi are easy to be located outside the hotel. At check-out you can self check out from the TV in your room and just drop the keys off at the front desk. We would recommend this hotel and would return to stay here again if we visit Kyoto in the future.
Staying here for 8 days in the off season of December 2023. Well worth the $ I/we paid for. Though cleaning of room and changing of towel every other day, it is acceptable to us. Located in central location of the city, where kyoto station/ subways/ many bus routes / shopping / eating are within reach. Given the rate, in-house bath is included which is a pleasant surprise. Very pleased with this hotel.