Published date: April 22, 2025
A Hotel You Would Want to Live In
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
A sudden decision for a trip to Kyoto, and hotel prices were high on a Saturday in April.
I heard that it’s often cheaper to book with HAFH on weekend stays when accommodation costs are high, so when I searched, I found it indeed was...‼︎ I was able to reserve a standard twin room (room only) that was about 30,000 yen on booking sites for 470 coins.
About a 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station, I arrived at the hotel shortly after 12 PM, and my excitement rose at the beautiful building. The check-in time was at 3 PM, so I left my luggage and went sightseeing with ease. The bus stop is a few minutes' walk from the hotel, making access convenient.
Around 6 PM, I returned to the hotel and checked in. Since I had entered my guest information from the email I received beforehand, the check-in was completed in just a few minutes.
I immediately headed to the large public bath in the basement with the towels from my room. The Dyson hairdryer and DHC amenities were delightful. It was clean and comfortable. The shower had good water pressure, and I could keep it running. The time soaking in the bath was priceless.
Once back in the room, I found myself not wanting to leave. I quickly dashed to the nearby Lawson to buy food. I initially planned to eat out, but the hotel was too comfortable... I couldn’t help but search if there are any other Chisan Premium hotels in different regions (as of April 2025, there are none, which is unfortunate).
The room was equipped with a sofa, chairs, and a table, and I appreciated the bright lighting. I changed into the DHC pajamas provided and enjoyed a comfortable meal in my room. Before I knew it, I fell asleep and woke up to find it was morning.
I enjoyed a morning bath in the large bath and eased my way through the time until check-out while sipping the UCC coffee from the amenities. Check-out was stress-free, just putting the card key into the machine.
Thanks to this, I could enjoy sightseeing with energy on the second day as well. I would love to use this hotel again.
◾️ Favorite Points
Clean large bath
Clean and spacious guest rooms
Bright lighting in the guest room
DHC amenities
Large bath: lotion, milk, cleansing, face wash
Guest room: cleansing (distributed at the front desk)
The hairdryer in the large bath is Dyson
Lawson attached to the hotel.
◾️ Notes
This is a room-only plan, so I did not have breakfast, but the breakfast buffet was 1800 yen.
Experiences during the trip
◾️ Jikizawa
A restaurant famous for its grilled sesame tofu.
I enjoyed a course lunch at the counter.
◾️ Haranayuen
A cherry blossom spot known to a few, taught to me by the restaurant for lunch. The admission fee was priced at the time, and when I visited, it was 1800 yen. The beauty of the flowers in full bloom was truly impressive.
◾️ Shizyuu
A popular bakery in Kyoto known for its carne.
It was simple yet delicious, something I would want every morning. I envy the locals.
◾️ Toji
The contrast between the five-story pagoda and the cherry blossoms was beautiful. I transcribed scriptures at the dining hall.
◾️ AMAN Kyoto
The afternoon tea enjoyed with first-class service was wonderful.