Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto

Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto sits in Shimogyo Ward, one of those discreet mid-range hotel additions that travellers tend to bookmark before the rest of the city catches on. Shimogyo Ward is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's a short ride from the main sights, and that proximity does change the trip. Inside, the…

Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto sits in Shimogyo Ward, one of those discreet mid-range hotel additions that travellers tend to bookmark before the rest of the city catches on. Shimogyo Ward is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's a short ride from the main sights, and that proximity does change the trip. Inside, the rooms are practical, and guests pick out reliable wi-fi as the small things that add up over a stay. With around 440 reviews on the books and a strong average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €48 a night, which lands as a strong-value option for the city. Stack Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto against the better-known names in Kyoto and the trade-offs become genuinely interesting.