Ref Kyoto Hachijoguchi By Vessel Hotels

3-star city hotel with free welcome drinks and 5-minute walk to Kyoto Station

Location

REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS is located less than 1 km from Kyoto Station, a 5-minute walk from the Shinkansen exit. The hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Sanjusangen-do Temple and Tofuku-ji Temple. Nearby shopping malls, a 7-Eleven, and the Kyoto Tower are all within walking distance.

Dining

A daily buffet breakfast is available from 6:00 AM, offering Japanese specialties such as sushi, sashimi, and miso soup alongside Western options like scrambled eggs and croissants. The on-site restaurant serves Japanese and European cuisines for lunch and dinner, with a kid-friendly buffet. Guests can enjoy free welcome drinks from 2pm to 8pm daily, including beer, wine, whiskey, tea, coffee, and soft drinks, with complimentary snacks in the lobby.

Amenities & Services

The hotel provides bicycle rental and bike tours for exploring Kyoto, as well as temporary art galleries in the common areas. A 24-hour front desk offers luggage storage, public transport tickets, and laundry services, including self-service washers and dryers for 300 yen per wash. Guests have access to a garden, sun terrace, shared lounge with TV, and a vending machine, plus free toiletries and bath salts available at the amenity station.

Family-Friendly Facilities

REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi has family rooms and a children's buffet at the restaurant, with high chairs and board games available. Strollers can be borrowed, and the hotel offers a kid-friendly meal menu for younger guests. Multilingual staff speaking English, Japanese, Korean, and Burmese assist families with special requests, such as luggage forwarding or dietary needs.

Rooms

Rooms at the Kyoto vessel hotel are air-conditioned and soundproof, with flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and electric kettles. Each room includes a hairdryer, slippers, free toiletries, and a work desk, with carpeted floors and large windows. Some rooms offer a bathtub with bath salts, and luggage can be stored under the bed to maximize floor space.

• Location: 5-minute walk from Kyoto Station
• Dining: Daily buffet breakfast with sushi and sashimi
• Amenities: Free welcome drinks daily from 2pm to 8pm
• Parking: Private on-site parking for 3 cars (reservation required)
• Family: Children's buffet and family rooms available
• Services: Multilingual staff speaking English, Japanese, Korean, and Burmese

Licence number: 京都市指令保医セ第380号