Name: RAKURO Kyoto by THE SHARE HOTELS
Address: 186, Joshinyokocho, Nakagyou-ku, Kyoto, 604 0867, JP

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Anna-Viktoria

We had the most amazing time staying at Rakuro where the staff has been so welcoming, friendly and supportive! Lovely spacious room with great amenities, the en suite bathroom feels like a miniature sentō and spa! Great connections to public transport but you can also easily reach the city centre by a short walk. Couldn’t recommend staying at the hotel more!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Claudia

Enjoyed the hotel and the cakes/ muffins in the café were tasty

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Eric-Pierre

Well located near a subway station and the imperial park. Futons were very comfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Silke

This is a nice, small hotel in a great location. It is clean and quiet. The staff is very helpful, and staff members speak English fluently. For breakfast we had 3 sandwiches to choose from, served with a soup, small salads, fruit, and beverages. Amenities include in-house coin washer/drier and a very nice guest lounge with free tea and water, an icemaker, microwave, and seating options. A subway and bus station, numerous restaurants and convenience stores, and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden (with the Imperial Palace) are in close walking distance. We had a very nice stay.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Esmeralda

We had a great stay.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2026

Sailendra

The location is very convenient. Train station is 1 min from hotel. McDonald's is opposite the hotel who those who may need it. The imperial palace, the gardens, Nishiki markets and Nijo castle is within walking distance. The provided breakfast was a sandwich and a soup, which wasn't to our taste as a breakfast option. The room was clean and modern, however the layout was not convenient including the TV facing the door and no casting option. The bathroom was great, large clean and very useful amenities provided however was inconvenient as it was outside the room, which was annoying when using it at night. The windows were frosted and could not be opened so the room had very little natural light. In order to get drinking water for your room, you have to go downstairs to ground floor to fill the provided jugs. They say this is for environmental reasons, however it's extremely inconvenient if you run out and you have to make trips down every so often. While environmentally conscious, it's very impractical.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Inez

We enjoyed our stay here! Great hotel for the price and it’s location!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Catherine

The staff and rooms were great. I enjoyed the amenities and I was happy there were washers and dryers.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Jordon

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Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Julia

Boutique style hotel, with clean & relatively spacious ( by Japanese standards) rooms. Staff were courteous. Nice touch with an array of guest amenities eg hairbrushes, tea bags, face creams etc & eatery…Great location too , across the road from the Kyoto national garden & walking distance to bus lines that will take you to a number of local temples & shrines..

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

STEVE

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Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2026

Thomas

Good central stay, clean and nice hotel. Bedding was very hard so not the most comfortable, and breakfast had limited choices, but overall a good stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Luigi

Excellent service

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Nestor

This is our third time staying here at Rakuro Kyoto, and it’s always so pleasant. They always accommodate my family with children. The staff and amenities are great. Definitely recommend to first time travelers.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Daniel

Clean and friendly staff

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Karen

Had a lovely time, amazing staff, enjoyed the lounge, loved that laundry was upstairs in the hotel.

A modern Japanese culture living experience. The kids enjoyed it

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Pepper

Close to bus and train station and family mart

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Idania

Yes it was perfect

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2026

Lorena

Good location near Imperial Palace and numerous shops and restaurants.
Bathroom situation was a bit awkward with the need to go through 2 doors

Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2026

DAVID

Easy walk from the Train station.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Luis

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10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Sonia

Awesome location and hotel. Customer service 100/10.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Dave

Family room was a good size for 4 and everything was great, including the bathroom!

The only issue we encountered was the wifi inside our 2nd floor room not working the majority of our stay. It was so annoying when we required it. Spoke to the front desk about it, however we did not experience any improvement for the rest of our 5 night stay. Had to use up data from our eSIMs and the kids had to go hang out in the guest lounge for reliable wifi whenever we had downtime at the hotel.

Would stay here again if the wifi issue is only specific to the room during this stay in.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2026

GISELLE

Stayed in the Moderate room. Room felt smaller due to the large column near the beds. Great location close to a supermarket, train station and food options and bathroom was spacious. Only had 2 washers and dryers which were constantly in use and dryers took quite a while. For breakfast there was 3 sandwich options. Appreciated the guest lounge. Overall a good stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2026

Harpreet

Lovely hotel close to Kyoto subway. Staff were very friendly and helpful and we really enjoyed our stay. Would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2026

David

Solid all around but nothing mind blowing.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

Vijayabaskar

Great hotel for stay.. stayed as a family and it was good size room. Bathroom was nice in the room.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Dec 2025

Wes

Service was great (even provided a complimentary loaner umbrella when it rained! Did not expect that). The room itself was alright, wanted a more traditionally Japanese style room and got that. But the biggest complaint was the bathroom being separated from the room.

It was a weird setup having a sliding door (no lock) leading to a hallway, where the bathroom was a separate door from the room, where only the room had a card key. The bathroom was supposedly intentionally only for the room occupant to use, but there was nothing preventing someone else using it, or taking items left in there. Nothing happened thankfully, but I didn't feel safe leaving my toiletries in the separate bathroom, since it's only a traditional lock for when you're occupying that room.

Room was also too warm for winter. Luckily I could turn off the thermostat so that was a negligable issue. The shared area was also very nice if I wanted to hang out there, or on the rooftop patio and appreciated both of those. But the separate bathroom setup is the biggest reason bringing my rating down.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

James

Staff were friendly and helpful. Property had a nice feel about it

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2025

Virginia

The design and layout of this room was so well thought through - we agreed it was one of our best hotel experiences, especially over 5 nights. Helpful staff, great location, and great facilities and amenities.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

Christopher

Great location with small yet traditional feeling rooms. A comfy lounge with free refreshments, and attentive staff.

Self-service laundry machines is also incredibly welcome

The hotel is in a fantastic location, with a lovely park nearby along with both great quick options for food, as well as proper sit-down restaurants.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2025

Dylan

Very tied, the lounge area is a huge bonus

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2025

Ana

Excellent

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2025

Wei Chun

Location is very convenient as it is right at a train station exit. We drove into town and parking was relatively easy to find near the hotel. Night time parking rate starts 19:00 or 20:00 for most paid parking. The rooms are clean but very small and we have trouble opening more than one luggage. Overall it is a good value hotel at a convenient location unless small Japanese room size concerns you.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

21 Nov 2025

Emma

We really liked the room and we did also like the separate bathroom. The room does feel small if you have a lot of luggage, it would have been great if the sliding door had a lock so we could have kept the suitcases in the hallway.
The amenities are mostly on the ground floor (pjs, toothbrush & toothpaste, razor, vanity kit) but the room does have shampoo, conditioner and body wash. There’s no body lotion provided or loofah which is a shame.
The staff were lovely and helped with our luggage forwarding. Check in was also easy at the automated kiosk.
The guest lounge is beautiful and provides water and teas (I did not spot any coffee in the room or the lounge). You can also pick up a room spray from the lounge which they make in the hotel.
The location was good. The metro was really close and you only need to go a few stops on it to get to the shopping and eating areas. The park is also really close and really lovely to walk around.
If you want to be a little out of the tourist areas but with easy access to everything this is ideal.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2025

Mirna

A wonderful home base in Kyoto.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Sanaz

The staff was lovely helped you with everything and it has things in your room that helps you out with your trip and it's a good location . It's slap in the middle of Kyoto

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2025

Pamela

Lovely space with friendly staff. The standard twin room is extremely small with no space to store items, aside from a few hangers.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

David

Too few laundry machines and takes a bit of time to dry

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Dylan

Great hotel in Kyoto

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2025

Alex

Everything walking distance, a clean a quiet haven for us after a long day of exploring. Staff were wonderful and attentive and the cafe downstairs was a real plus.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Michael

Enjoyed our stay. Lounge areas are wonderful!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2025

KAICHUN

Nice staffs, very clean room, good food and have laundry option

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2025

Vanessa

Rakuro Hotel in Kyoto
We loved the hotel concept of fawn. There are beautiful plants and beautiful atmosphere in the lobby and guest lounge, featuring herb water with ice for the guests. The room was nice but not too spacious for a larger family. It was equipped with a mini fridge and kettle. Windows brought light to the room but no views, so it felt somewhat enclosed. The bathroom was very spacious and nice, with a separate toilet stall. The toilet/bathing spaces are separate from the room itself but still private within an overall enclosure. The hotel is conveniently located near the train station, eateries and convenience stores and the staff is very helpful and friendly.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Lisa

This hotel never disappoints. This is out second time staying here and every time we have a pleasant experience. The rooms are nice. The bus and subway are mins away. Many spots such as dt Kyoto, nishiki market, and the shopping arcades, are walkable. The lounge area is beautifully decorated and peaceful. The roof top patio gives a nice view of Kyoto.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Chantelle

It feels like you are a local

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

tifanny

Love my bedroom and it was wonderful stay! Great staff and location

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2025

Lisa

Unique Stay

Tranquil and Zen atmosphere hotel with as much peace and relaxation. The price is definitely not work the stay as you are paying for an experience that you can get elsewhere for a much better price, but all cost is associate for the location and city, one I found as more hype than truth. However, the establishment is cleaner than most and the decor is elegant and relaxing. There is just a lot of little things about the room, amenities, and social rooms that can be done much better, especially for the price.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jul 2025

Jenny

While the staff was impeccably kind, professional, accommodating, and always helpful, there are a few things to be wary of before booking this hotel.

First off, the double rooms are VERY small for the price.

Secondly, the A/C was barely adequate for the outside temperatures, and couldn’t be adjusted any lower than 20C/ 68F— might not sound that bad on paper, but the air was very stagnant unless you used the very loud dehumidifier as a fan. Outside temps were 95F +, 70-90%humidity.

Lastly, and most irritating for a hotel of ANY kind in 2025, the WI-FI was terrible—very slow, and frequently would simply disappear. I had to use my eSIM data to check email, etc. and my partner had difficulty doing work from his computer. There is a lounge with good connectivity, but come on— It’s your vacation, you want privacy and comfort with your internet!

I will say, the location was as expected, convenient to the subway, konbini, a nice grocery store, and several restaurants. And again, the staff was excellent in every way, they were commendable!

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Gracie

We loved our stay at the Rakuro hotel in Kyoto. It is a beautiful space with lovely rooms and peaceful communal spaces. The lounge is a lovely place to sit for a while after a busy day in Kyoto. The staff is kind and helpful as well! We enjoyed breakfast one morning as well. While it was a bit pricey it was nice and filling.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

ANTONIO

We love this hotel great service

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2025

Midian

Room was small and no dressers or closets to put away clothes. Hotel seems new and well maintained.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

SINAVY

We loved the relaxing guest lounge!

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jun 2025

Eric

The best thing about this hotel is its location. It's right next to a train station, a convenience store, and a Sukiya, which was very practical. The room itself (room with bathroom) was also a positive—it was comfortable, and clean.
However, there were significant downsides. The hotel is on a busy, noisy street, and you can hear the traffic clearly from the dining area. The biggest letdown for us was the \"free\" breakfast. We stayed for five days, and the menu was exactly the same every single day. The choice was limited to three sandwiches, a small vegetable salad that was sometimes slimy, and a potato salad where the potatoes were still raw. The lukewarm corn soup didn't help. After two days, it became very repetitive.
We also found the atmosphere to be overly strict. You cannot sit in the dining area outside of meal times without ordering something; we were asked to move to the guest lounge almost immediately. Overall, while the room was good, the issues with breakfast and the rigid rules made our stay less enjoyable.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Novelty

Love the lounge area. Just across Kyoto Imperial Palace. Near public transports.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2025

Cline

The hotel was so clean and the staff was super friendly and very helpful. The guest lounge was a very peaceful place to relax and unwind after a busy day. As a bonus the entire hotel smells amazing!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2025

Leonard

A great hotel in the perfect location.

Near the subway and a short walk to the Nikishi Market, it ticked all the boxes.

The staff were helpful and friendly

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2025

Arutyun

Not much to do around the area. But hotel was beautiful and staff was extraordinary!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2025

Orsolya

Everything was perfect - thank you!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2025

Kayla

We stayed for three nights. Staff were not rude, but not friendly either. The room was more spacious than others in Japan and the shower included a bathtub. The lounge was very nice and relaxing. It's a stone's throw from Kyoto Gyoen National Gardens and Nijo-jo Castle, which was nice.

As a minus, there were cobwebs on the ceiling and they clearly don't clean under or on the side of the bed. Additionally, the washing machine has detergent included and it smelled really strange/not clean. It took me a while to get the smell out of our clothes.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2025

Reinette

We love the luggage storage service and the overall look of the place! So nice! We enjoyed our stay a lot and the staff we

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2025

Luis

Everything was great, staff were very helpful and nice. Bidet didn’t work, laundry units took forever to dry. Lounge area and rooftop were good common areas.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2025

Maryam

Great stay at Rakuro Kyoto! Cozy rooms, friendly staff, and a great location for exploring Kyoto.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2025

Marjorie

Nice

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Manraj

It was so clean and luxurious in this property. My family and I really enjoyed our time here and felt refreshed.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2025

Oliver

Excel

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2025

Delsy

We had the best customer service in this place, amenities are great and the Japanese breakfast was beautiful and delicious. The only thing i didn't like was the mattress, it was uncomfortable and stained, wich was weird because everything else un the hotel looked new

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2025

Gabrielle

Great traditional Japanese accommodation

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2025

Lois

We LOVED Rakuro Kyoto and would come stay here again! The staff was so nice and helped me book a breakfast while I was there, and were just lovely people. The room was great, and felt slightly bigger than other Japanese hotel rooms. The amenities at this hotel were so nice, and made coming back to the hotel something we looked forward to instead of just being someplace to sleep at night. The location is great, around the corner from a subway stop, right on the main road for the busses, and next to a great park.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2025

Jack

A lovely hotel, the adjoining bathroom with a small square bathtub was also a beautiful addition. Many thanks!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2025

georgina

Lovely property, beautiful ground floor room with a botanical theme available for guests. water and teas available free of charge.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2025

Nick

Excellent place with convenient public transport connections, terrific staff, great coffee. Really great rooms, awesome bath, and a very slick ground level lounge/drinks area where they make house fragrances. Super impressed with this stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2025

Kelly

Absolutely incredible stay. The room was beautiful, the staff was kind and accommodating, the facilities were unreal, and two major sightseeing destinations and a train stop were within walking distance. Highly recommend; we splurged for our honeymoon but are now unlikely to stay anywhere else.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2024

Monika

I never share reviews, but this hotel really deserves one! It was a great experience all around!

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2024

Isaac

Great clean and modern hotel in a convenient location with friendly service. Would stay here again.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Dec 2024

Sydney

Lovely Stay!

I loved our stay in Kyoto. This hotel is close to two bus stops and a subway stop. The restaurant downstairs is also lovely. The laundry on-site is also a huge win. The only thing that we didn’t enjoy was the lack of wifi. The service was spotty at best.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2024

Rafael

Traditional Japanese room comfortable for our family of 4. Close to subway and to Nijo Castle.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2024

Victoria

Nice modern rooms combined with a traditional Japanese style. The bathroom was a good size with a separate area for sink and toilet and a wet room shower/bath.

The location was good, just around the corner from Marutamachi underground station, linking to main Kyoto station via the Karasuma line. The hotel is also only a short walk to the Kyoto imperial palace park.

Breakfast was nice, I had the western option which was a section of bread rolls, eggs, tea, smoothie and soup.

The hotel also has a very pleasant lounge area for guests to sit and relax.

Staff were very attentive and polite and rooms were kept very clean and well looked after. I would definitely stay again.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2024

Jérémy

Amazing establishment! Very trendy, architectural and beautifully decorated. A great mood overall.
We loved the guest lounge, the café and the tatami mats in the room. Everything felt brand new and premium, despite the affordable price. 10/10 would recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2024

Fernando

Amazing staff. Special mention to the night staff that helped us with the laundry drying machine

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2024

Melissa

Nice place to stay in Kyoto

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2024

Lisa

This hotel is beautiful. The staff were kind, helpful, and so welcoming. The hotel itself is located in a great neighbourhood, we loved exploring. It about a 20 min walk to the shopping arcade, pontocho alley, and the market. The bus stop is about 2 min walk away and the same goes for the subway station. Overall a great hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2024

Ila

Beautiful hotel and close to the imperial palace. The cafe, roof terrace and hotel lounge were stand outs. Slightly unusual layout with bathroom but worked out well with the family.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2024

Manisha

A lovely hotel with a cool aesthetic. Super helpful and friendly staff, convenient location, lots of amenities. We actually liked the set up of outside access to washrooms, meant some of us could sleep in peacefully while others got ready!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2024

Alex Skander

The hotel is charming and intimate, with a welcoming and efficient front desk staff.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2024

Stephen

Great spot

Business

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2024

Corey

Loved the property

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2024

Ignacio

Very nice hotel with friendly staff

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2024

delphine

tres bel hotel , malheureusement le service restaurant n est pas souple, il y a deux possibilites de petit dejeuner (facture une vingtaine de dollars) et vous n avez pas le droit a un deuxieme cafe par example vous devez payer
le petit dejeuner est purement japonnais j ai obtenu d echanger contre un croissant donc ca fait un peu cher le petit dejeuner (1 croissant et un cafe) meme pas le jus de fruit qui va avec les autres petits dejeuners, c est un peu leger quand meme
sinon l hotel est agreable mais vraiment ils doivent ameliorer ce service restauration

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2024

Saravanan

Wonderful hotel with modern amenities and great service by the staff

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2024

Brent

The rooms is spacious & modern tradisional, we like the 24 hr lounge room it's so huge and cozy with free beverages like hot teas & mineral fused drink.
The only downside is the WiFi is slow.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2024

Kat

Loved the size of our room with the sitting area!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2024

Kat

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Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2024

Wendy

The suite was great for the family and the double balcony was wonderful

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2024

Sophya

Excellent hotel in convenient locations

The hotel was fantastic! The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was clean and cozy, the reception smelled and sounded like a spa. They had a guest lounge that was beautiful with tasty beverages. We tried the Japanese breakfast which was cool but not our cup of tea. The hotel is close to subway and major bus line, walking distance t hreat shopping, parks, shrines, and Nishiki market. Overall, our stay was exactly what we needed and more, we'll definitely come again next time we're in Kyoto!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2024

Jane

Great service from staff. The room suited our stay family of 4. Appreciate the eco friendly approach, jugs to refill. Guest lounge was very relaxing.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2024

Charles

Very nice room with comfortable bed.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2024

Kin

Great staff and friendly service. YAS did an awesome recommending to many visiting places that we are very thankful. Highly recommend.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2024

Xingqiang

Excellent location and like the Japanese style bedroom

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

26 Apr 2024

Verified traveler

Decent hotel but was disappointed by rooms

My main issue was that the images of the hotel online felt misleading and therefore the rooms were disappointing. Neither my room or the rooms booked by my family members looked like the advertised images.

Rooms were very small with little space for baggage. All rooms had dark/black carpets, and no wood floors as in the images. My family members paid for a traditional Japanese style room but their room did not differ from my standard room at all.

This said, they werent bad rooms and wouldn't have been a problem with them if the online images had been more reflective of what the rooms looked like in person.

The only other issue was that there were no reception staff at night.

Otherwise the hotel staff were great, the breakfast was good and bathroom area of the hotel room was nice.