Published date: May 22, 2025
Relaxing in the Downtown of Kyoto | Art Hotel
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
The Hotel Anteroom opened a meditation room in collaboration with Panasonic a few years ago, and I visited once during that time.
I thought it was a unique hotel back then, and I found it again on hafh and decided to revisit since the price was reasonable for Kyoto.
<Access>
Anteroom is about a 20-minute walk from Kyoto Station. It’s in a residential area that you wouldn’t usually visit unless you are staying, which adds an interesting point. When you come to Kyoto, you often visit major tourist sites or urban areas, but it’s surprising to see such a relaxed area just a few minutes away from the terminal station.
<Inside the Hotel>
The features of Anteroom are its spacious lounge and art. The hotel, transformed from a student dormitory, feels more like living than just staying.
<Amenities>
They provide toothbrushes and shampoo, but no skincare products. There are bath salts and aroma at the front desk, and it's lovely that you can choose your favorite aroma.
<Room>
It's compact, but I was happy to find a desk and sofa. The cleaning was neat as well.
<Nearby>
There's a Lawson convenience store about a minute's walk away. It’s in a residential area, so there aren’t a lot of restaurants, but there are some scattered around. There were also drinks and unique ice creams available inside the hotel. This time, I bought avocado & pomelo gelato for 500 yen and enjoyed it in my room; it was excellent with some spices! The ice creams are quite unique, making me want to try more.
Experiences during the trip
<Okonomiyaki no Momo>
I went for dinner. It is about a 5-minute walk and very friendly for solo visitors. The owner is a hospitable woman, and each dish is carefully prepared, which I deeply respect.
As it’s a tourist area, there are many inbound tourists, and they manage with just 1-2 staff, so it’s not suitable when you're in a hurry, but I can recommend this restaurant.
<The Rain Hotel Kyoto>
I visited for breakfast. It takes about a 10-minute walk.
I had breakfast at Antroom previously during my stay, so I decided to visit while taking a morning walk.