I stayed for 2 nights to attend the Architectural Association. The breakfast menu didn't change much, but there were many options which was nice. I appreciated being able to try a variety of vegetable-based dishes. Although there were also Western options including bread, I chose Japanese food both days. In the end, I always end up eating too much. I was able to have a satisfying meal from the morning. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Thank you always for the likes m(_ _)m My father had a connection with this hotel before, so we stayed here in Kyoto. We visited the breakfast buffet for the first time. There was an announcement that breakfast was from 6:30 am, so we went to the buffet restaurant on the 1st floor around 6:20 am. Even though it was early in the morning, there was already a line. It's popular here. It's a buffet style. There were many Kyoto-style dishes and a variety of pickles to accompany the rice, all delicious. The small mixed rice balls were a thoughtful touch from the hotel. I ate too much because the dishes were so delicious (lol). I would like to stay at this hotel again in the future when visiting Kyoto just for this breakfast buffet. ☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆ Thank you for the feast. I will visit again!

I stayed at the accommodation "HOTEL ELCIENT Kyoto" in Kyoto, which is about a 3-minute walk from the Hachijo exit of Kyoto Station, in late February. This time, I used a plan that includes breakfast. This review is about the breakfast. The breakfast is served at the 1st floor restaurant "DINING ENT", which opens at 6:30 in the morning. First, you put on gloves and get a number tag, then you can choose your favorite dishes at the buffet counter. The buffet includes Kyoto-style dishes, homemade 6 kinds of rice balls, pickles, curry, sausages, scrambled eggs, croissants, and more, with over 70 items in total. We were instructed to sit at the counter seats in order, but they were almost full, so we ended up sitting at a 2-person table. I understand the hotel's circumstances, but I wanted to eat in a more relaxed manner rather than being sandwiched between two people. Anyway, I tried the food right away. The taste was good, and I was satisfied with the breakfast. It was crowded, so I couldn't go for seconds, but it was nice to be able to taste a variety of dishes. Thank you for the meal.

Kyoto. Stayed at a hotel near Hachijo-guchi Station. The large communal bath with a sauna has a shampoo bar where you can choose from a variety of options, which is fun. For women, there are amenities like lotion, milk lotion, facial cleanser, cleansing, etc. A buffet breakfast featuring both Japanese and Western dishes is served at "Dining ENT" on the first floor the next morning. Non-guests can also enjoy this buffet. They offer Kyoto specialties like obanzai and special rice balls made with select rice from the long-established rice shop "Yotsudai Gibe." I love buffets. My heart is dancing with joy. I was too full to try the "Try Eating Anywhere Curry." Thank you for the delicious meal.

Exiting from Kyoto Station's Hachijo-guchi, there used to be a hotel called "El Inn Kyoto," right? The breakfast area starting from 6:30 is always crowded. Elderly visitors here to see the autumn leaves tend to wake up early. Somehow managed to secure a table for myself and enjoyed a full buffet breakfast. Tried Kyoto's traditional side dishes and pickles, and even small rice balls with toppings like small fish, pickled radish, and kelp. The attention to detail is impressive. After the meal, relaxed with some warabi mochi. If you have some extra time before your departure, it's recommended to leave slowly and enjoy your surroundings.

Located just a few minutes' walk from Kyoto Station's Hachijo East Exit. I arrived by car and parking was smooth. The lunch bento box was elegant and Kyoto-like. Checked into a twin room. It was compact but the clean interior was quite pleasant. Upon returning from dining out, they were offering "warm SO-MEN noodles" in the lobby. It was cup noodles from Maruchan. It really warmed the heart. The next morning, I visited the large communal bath with a sauna. It was spacious and helped soothe my tiredness. Breakfast was at the restaurant "Washoku Mai", offering a Japanese-Western buffet. Looking back, I realize my choices on the tray were a bit monotonous. In hindsight, I should have tried the recommended dishes using Kyoto ingredients or the local Kyoto obanzai cuisine. Overall, it is a great hotel with various efforts in place. With its excellent location, it's definitely a place worth remembering.

This morning's breakfast was at a restaurant called "Washoku Mai" located on the 1st floor of the hotel. The price is ¥1650 including tax. Breakfast starts at 06:30 in the morning. To avoid the morning rush, I went around 06:40. More than half of the seats were already taken, but the buffet area was surprisingly empty as expected. The content of the breakfast was unchanged from before. It was neither good nor bad. However, the simmered eggplant was delicious! They had introduced new coffee makers in the drink corner, so the coffee tasted better than before. There were also slightly more varieties of soft drinks available. Overall, I would say it was somewhat improved.

I stayed at a hotel in Kyoto for one night. The hotel I stayed at is the Casual Relaxing Hotel El Inn Kyoto Honten, located a 2-minute walk from Kyoto Station Hachijo East Exit, offering comfortable access for both business and sightseeing. The room I stayed in was in the main building, which was very clean and nice. The hotel also has a sauna-equipped large public bath on the 2nd floor of the new building, where I was able to relax and unwind. The new building and the main building are connected on the 1st and 2nd floors. My room was a single room in the main building, equipped with a Simmons bed, a humidifier air purifier, a powerful hairdryer, and a safety box, providing a very comfortable stay. The view from the room window overlooks Kyoto Station and the Shinkansen, making it a train-view room that train enthusiasts would love. The breakfast at the first-floor restaurant "Washoku Mai" was a buffet with a mix of Japanese and Western dishes, which I enjoyed while looking out at Kyoto Station. I wish I could have stayed longer to fully enjoy the hotel. The hotel is very clean, conveniently located in front of Kyoto Station, and the staff were helpful in holding onto my luggage before and after check-in. I would love to stay here again.

A wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes are available. I decided to try something different and went for Western food. I love warabi mochi, so I had to get that. The seating was spacious and comfortable.

I participated in the "Welcome to Kyoto" campaign and had a great trip with two meals included. The hotel had excellent facilities including a dry sauna and cold water bath. It was a wonderful trip.

Breakfast buffet is the best!

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One night stay with breakfast included @ 8,200 yen. The breakfast buffet has many side dishes that go well with white rice, but there are few main dishes, which is disappointing.

I had the morning buffet at El Inn Kyoto. There was a good selection of pickles, and it was nice to have options like seasoned rice and roasted green tea rice in addition to white rice. The Napolitan pasta was greasy and made with Chinese noodles, which was unexpected. The side dishes were a bit lacking, but the simmered wheat gluten and red konjac were delicious. Is it worth 1500 yen for this?

El Inn Kyoto is located very close to Hachijo-guchi. According to locals in Kyoto, it used to be a dirty business hotel, but it was actually very clean inside with nice interior decorations, front desk, and a large public bath. The breakfast is buffet style, not bad but not amazing either. The dining area is very international, with Thai people, Italian families, and Chinese people all around. The rooms have been renovated and are very clean, with brand new unit baths. It's incredibly close to the station, making it perfect for sightseeing or business trips in Kyoto.

The morning after drinking too much the day before in December 2016 felt surprisingly refreshing. However, I still felt a slight hangover... But I never skip breakfast. Skipping breakfast would ruin my entire day, so it's a must (^▽^)/ I leisurely made my way to the breakfast venue. As expected in this area, there were many foreign guests staying at the hotel... I heard various languages being spoken, such as European, Chinese, etc. Business hotels seem to be popular among foreigners now!! I chose mixed rice for breakfast. I decided to try a little bit of each dish. The tray had a good variety of options, which was perfect for me!! I chose more Japanese-style dishes this time. I wanted to enjoy them all without leaving anything behind (*^▽^*) Let's dig in. The mixed rice was lightly seasoned but had a nice flavor... I went for seconds (^▽^)/ There were no standout dishes, but everything seemed to be consistently good. The sweetened meat had a nice aroma and went well with the rice!! The simmered eggplant was also easy to eat and delicious. Thank you for the meal!!

This is a review of a hotel near Kyoto Station where I stayed on a business trip. The hotel building is quite impressive, but since it's just a business hotel, the rooms lack any sense of luxury. The breakfast restaurant is located to the left of the entrance from the front desk, and this is where breakfast is served. This time, I stayed at the hotel for 5,800 yen without breakfast, so breakfast was an additional 1,000 yen. Seems a bit expensive, right? The restaurant has a stylish Japanese-modern atmosphere, with both table seating and counter seating by the window. It's a buffet style, and while the variety may not be extensive, the food here is surprisingly well-prepared and stands out from your typical breakfast buffet. I wasn't very hungry in the morning, but I ended up eating quite a bit, even going for seconds (laughs). Oh, if I had booked a plan with breakfast included for 6,800 yen, I'm sure it would have felt like a great deal. Oops... (laughs)

On the first floor of El Inn Kyoto Hotel, you can enjoy breakfast at the restaurant even without a reservation by paying 1000 yen on the spot. The menu focuses on Kyoto-style dishes, with a mix of Japanese and Western flavors. They offer rice, bread, udon, tempura, and tofu hot pot. The drink bar includes coffee, tea, milk, and unlimited juice. The Kyoto-style dishes have a gentle and rich flavor, and the sweet and savory simmered soy meat was healthy and delicious! It's easy to overeat at a buffet, but I had a great time enjoying the hotel breakfast! (*＞∇＜)ﾉ

This hotel in Kyoto, El Inn Kyoto, is located very close to Kyoto Station's Shinkansen exit, yet their pricing is very reasonable. It is also conveniently located near the highway bus stop, making it a popular choice. Recently, they have completed a large public bath, which has increased the value even more. Breakfast is served in a buffet style, with unique items such as mountain vegetable rice. I stayed multiple nights and they offered different items each day, making it a great value for both the location and price. The staff members are very friendly and accommodating, which is why I noticed many international tourists staying there. Overall, I believe this hotel is well-known internationally for its high quality and value.

On June 6, 2015, I stayed at El Inn Kyoto for one night. The location is about a 3-minute walk from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, near Avanti. I opted for the breakfast buffet plan and used it on the morning of the 7th. Even non-guests can enjoy a Kyoto-style breakfast buffet near Kyoto Station for 1000 yen at a restaurant called Mai. The restaurant offers 90 minutes of free parking for meal customers. The breakfast buffet included items such as watercress, simmered chicken and vegetables, grilled fish, burdock and carrot kinpira, pickles, tofu, cold udon, salad, fried potatoes, spaghetti, mini hamburgers, egg dishes, fried chicken, white rice, bamboo shoot rice, miso soup, and more. The bamboo shoot rice used pre-packaged ingredients. There were also items that seemed to be frozen foods. The 1000 yen price is cheap, but for those looking forward to Kyoto-style obanzai cuisine, it may be disappointing. While there were Kyoto-style obanzai dishes, they were mixed in with items like mini hamburgers and spaghetti in the same section. I thought it would be better to separate them. I was also disappointed that there were only carbonated drinks at the drink bar instead of fresh juice. Additionally, in terms of service, the staff did not bring refills unless you asked when the dishes ran out. I had to request a refill of bamboo shoot rice, which took some time. For those with train schedules to catch, I found this lacking in terms of service. I hope they can improve their service.