We stayed at this hotel from various recommendations. I must say it didn’t disappoint us, quite. Hotel Monterey Kyoto is part of a hotel group. It has branches in various J-cities like Tokyo and Osaka. The one in Kyoto is fairly new and is located quite central for your convenience. The décor is dark and gothic in style, well, they try and the prices tend to fall closer to the weekend. It is value for money if you walk the walk. What I mean is, for instance, different prices are advertised on the net and various publications. Somehow if you go direct it would be double the cost than an internet booking. My advice is be patient, look around and you’ll get the deal you want.
Our stay was a pleasant one. The room, I must quote, is a tad small but it’s equipped with all the mod cons including a flat-screen TV. The blue colour transpires across our room, should it be stripy or just plain. It’s just about right although the bathroom walls may be a little intimidating to look at if you gaze at it too long. You might think you are part of the new generation in the 70s. So yang is the key here and it may have just about achieved it. The bath, I have to mention, is Western style bathing which means a shower is not separated. You either have to immerse yourself in the bath or just take a shower. I don’t know if I’m turning Japanese or not but I do like to bathe in clean water than wash myself in it.
In conclusion, it isn’t five stars but it does feel like one. Clean, value for your money and service is there if you need it, what else can one ask for.
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