The hotel is located in the heart of Kyoto, with short walks to many interesting areas. The rooms are small by US standards, but well laid out so that we were able to be comfortable there for 10 days. But those with 2 beds are preferable to the one were were in with only one large bed. The staff vacuumed and replenished the room every day, and the front desk regularly hailed taxis for us, telling them where we wanted to go. Very convenient to public transportation as well.