I received complimentary night soba provided to guests. I think it's a great service for inbound customers. It was cooked well and tasted delicious. After taking a bath, you can also get free ice cream or Pocky.

Dormy Inn is a chain of hotels. Besides this one near Kyoto Station, there seems to be another one. The prices are not extremely cheap, and the rooms are quite simple, so it may be a bit much to expect too much in terms of comfort and service. However, the main selling point of this hotel is its cleanliness. The hot springs are spacious, clean, and enjoyable. There are only 5 parking spaces available, but there is a large Times parking lot on the west side where you can park for 1600 yen. So, finding a parking spot even if you go by car is not a problem. Personally, I usually don't like public baths in general, but I used the baths here twice, once at night and once in the morning. There are also baths that are not too hot, so even my 5-year-old son had no problem. In that sense, as of 2022, this hotel seems to be becoming quite popular. On the day we stayed, which was the day before a holiday, the hotel was almost fully booked. The reason we, Kyoto residents, chose to stay here was apparently because of the "all-you-can-eat salmon roe" for breakfast. Since my kids love salmon roe, it was also a topic of conversation. In conclusion, it is true that you can make a seafood bowl with a mountain of salmon roe at the breakfast buffet, but the overall content is something you have to see for yourself. However, this itself can be quite impactful and make for a good conversation starter. As for breakfast in general, the tempura was freshly fried, but I'm not a big fan of fried foods (laughs). In terms of relatively affordable hotel breakfasts, the breakfast at Good Nature is delicious. Also, as part of the Dormy Inn chain, they offer free "night soba" ramen from 9:30 p.m. As my kids usually don't stay up until 9:30 p.m., it became an event to keep them up late. At 9:30 p.m., many guests come to get their ramen, forming a line like a university cafeteria, and everyone slurps up their ramen. The ramen is not bad, but it has a bit of a spicy taste. It's been a while since I've had that feeling, but I managed to finish three bowls. They also offer free ice cream and lactic acid bacteria drinks after bathing, so there is a sense of getting a good deal. In terms of image, it's like staying overnight at a super sento, but a very luxurious one. The clientele ranged from families like us, to foreigners, young couples, and elderly couples. It wasn't too noisy, and even those who don't usually stay in hotels might find it worth staying here at least once. However, will this hotel still be around in 10 years as a place people remember, or will it lose its momentum? To maintain the sense of luxury and specialness like here and keep guests from getting bored, they will need to increase the benefits or find a way to keep things fresh. But even that has its limits. Recently, there are hotel stay videos on YouTube, so as a food blogger, that was my impression. Just for your reference.

A traditional Japanese-style hotel affiliated with the Dormy Inn chain, located about an 8-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture. The interior is entirely tatami-floored, making it comfortable. The large communal bath is on the first floor, and amenities such as post-bath services and night soba are available like at other locations. The breakfast features local specialties such as yuba (tofu skin).

I visited "Onsen Nono Kyoto Shichijo" for the second time in November and December 2021. The accommodation fee is reasonable, and it comes with a hot spring and all-you-can-eat ice cream. It is a convenient base for visiting various places, which is why I decided to revisit. In autumn, places like Toji Temple and Sanjusangendo are nearby, and you can also enjoy the autumn leaves light-up. I learned from the last breakfast buffet experience that it's better to have a focused breakfast instead of piling up a lot of food, so this time I had beef sukiyaki on rice topped with a hot spring egg, accompanied by Kyoto pickles and miso soup to keep it light. After that, I took a bath in the hot spring. If I have the chance, I would love to visit again.

[2021/11 Kansai Expedition Part 1] This time, our base was at Yono in Kyoto. It's a newly opened hotel with hot springs and a self-service buffet of ice cream and drinks. The entire building has tatami flooring, allowing you to move around barefoot. Breakfast is available by reservation for ¥2,500 (tax included). At night, you can enjoy unlimited nightingale soba. Although our room didn't have a shower, there are over five baths on the first floor for guests to use. It's a convenient location for exploring, so if you get the chance, be sure to visit. I'll be going back in December, for sure! ♡

It's Kyoto. The hotel is located along Shichijo Street, northeast of Kyoto Station. This hotel is recommended over the other one nearby as it has newer facilities. Upon entering the hotel, there is a shoe storage area where guests must remove their shoes before entering. The interior has a traditional Japanese inn feel with a touch of modern lighting. The room decor also incorporates a Japanese style, creating a cozy atmosphere. The hotel provides welcome fruits and small amenities that guests appreciate. There is a large communal bath with complimentary ice cream and yogurt drinks. The staff is efficient and friendly. The breakfast buffet offers a wide variety of dishes, but it can get crowded during peak hours. Overall, it was a pleasant stay with delicious food and good service.

I stayed in Kyoto. I arrived at the hotel after 9 p.m. and started the check-in process. Just then, it was time for night-time soba noodles. After taking a nap on the Shinkansen, I felt a bit hungry, so I decided to have some. It was just the right amount, about half a serving, and surprisingly delicious. It's one of the enjoyable parts of staying at a hotel. Thank you for the meal.

This is Kyoto. The hotel is located right in the middle of Nanajo, Karasuma, and Kawaramachi. It's very close to Kyoto Station, on the Kyoto Tower side. I decided to stay here on my business trip to Kyoto after being curious about it since it was under construction. When I arrived at the hotel, the elderly car attendant informed me that the hotel parking lot was full, but kindly directed me to a nearby parking lot. Finally, I headed to the front desk, where I was greeted by a young staff member who gave me a very good impression with their polite and efficient service. After a quick check-in, I headed to my room. The newly built room was sparkling clean and surprisingly spacious, with a touch of traditional Japanese and Kyoto decor. Despite being a business hotel, there were thoughtful touches like welcome fruits. The hotel also had a rock bath, cypress bath, pot bath, sauna, ice cream for after the bath, and even a lactic acid drink, providing a complete experience. The highlight for me was breakfast, which despite the inconvenience of having to wear a mask and gloves due to COVID-19, offered a wide variety of Kyoto dishes like duck shabu-shabu and salmon roe and yuba rice bowl. The staff even accommodated my special request for white rice topped with salmon roe. I was extremely satisfied with the service and the delicious food. My stomach was full, and my uric acid levels were through the roof! I had a similar experience at the same chain in Asahikawa before, where I couldn't enjoy the unlimited salmon roe due to overeating Genghis Khan the day before. I was able to make up for it in Kyoto this time. I will definitely stay here again whenever I visit Kyoto.

Oh, as expected, there were a lot of people at the 470-room hotel, which is a famous tourist spot. Breakfast was a bit chaotic, but the food from Kyoritsu Maintenance was consistently good! The side dishes were delicious!

The bath and sauna are both fantastic! It was great that they offered free nightingale soba, ice cream, lactic acid drinks, coffee, and a massage chair.

This is one of my favorite hotels! The entire building is tatami, there is a hot spring♨️, the breakfast buffet is luxurious, the staff are very polite☺️! After the bath, they provide ice cream and Yakult. These little luxuries made me happy and I had a wonderful time! Highly recommend the seafood bowl with fresh yuba, local vegetable dishes, and Kyoto-style sweets for breakfast. The deliciousness makes you eat too much from the morning. When staying in Kyoto, this is the place to be for a wonderful time. Highly recommended! Thank you for the meal!

I heard that the breakfast buffet was good, so I decided to add it for an additional 2500 yen. The lineup was even more luxurious than I expected, and I ended up taking too much. I recommend adding breakfast if you stay here. There was a variety of options such as tempura and Kyoto's specialty yuba. The seafood section had my favorites like ikura, salmon, and tuna, which got me really excited. In the seafood area, you could choose between vinegared rice or regular rice, and the staff would automatically serve it for you. They also had Yakult, yogurt, and a variety of drinks like coffee and cafe latte. Be careful not to overeat and get too full. I definitely want to stay here again.

It is from 6:30 PM. They offer Kyoto-style dishes such as yuba and bokkake, which are unique compared to other restaurants. However, the standout feature is the generous servings of salmon roe and tuna. They serve them on large plates with unlimited refills. I tried them myself. The greenness of the dumpling soup and the summer chawanmushi were delicious. The sansho rice was also very tasty. Thank you for the meal.

Dormy Inn is amazing. They are protecting the buffet at the small dish alley, which can be considered the soul of a business hotel, in this situation. I am truly grateful. And the quality is outstanding. Why is the grilled fish so moist and tender without any bones? The yuba, unique to Kyoto, is also delicious and creamy. Is this price really okay? It's almost on par with a hotel buffet. I thought about skipping dinner, but I accidentally ate a bento, so I should have skipped it after all. I couldn't show my true abilities. Well, even though my weight isn't decreasing, I feel weaker. Eating this much should be enough, right? (laughs) I didn't even try all the varieties. The pickles from Kyoto are delicious too. Is it okay to have a seafood bowl like this? The dessert selection is also satisfying. It might be good for a diet camp where you skip dinner and challenge breakfast. Please don't make fun of me for saying that after eating this much, there's no need for a diet. In the morning, the BMI is low, so apparently you won't gain weight much.

It's about a 5-minute brisk walk from Kyoto Station. I usually stay in Shijo, but this time I stayed near the station because I had an early morning the next day. I wanted to try this new hotel, and I liked it because you have to take off your shoes. They even provide a shoe cleaner. The room was clean and had a traditional Japanese style. The bed wasn't particularly comfortable though. The fridge had welcome fruits and mineral water, and there was a wooden towel rack and an air purifier with a humidifying function (although it didn't humidify much). The sauna for men was a dry sauna, while the women's sauna was a nano steam sauna. It seems like newer Dormy Inns have steam saunas for women. It was spacious and the baths were nice, with various options including reclining stone chairs. The hotel was quiet and very comfortable. The ice cream selection was better than Dormy Inn, with treats like Monaka ice cream sandwiches. Breakfast starts at 6:30 am and costs around 2500 yen. They had dishes like yuba chirashi, ikura rice bowl, tonjiru, sanpei soup, duck shabu-shabu, and tofu chawanmushi, but nothing particularly special. I wouldn't normally pay for breakfast here myself, but since it was included this time, I tried it.