THE POCKET HOTEL has a total of two hotels in Kyoto. There are various types of rooms and small rooms specially designed for solo travelers. You can stay for less than 3,000 yen, making it perfect for travelers on a budget.
Introduction of THE POCKET HOTEL
THE POCKET HOTEL is a new hotel brand under the Sotetsu Group. There are currently two hotels in Kyoto. Following its consistent brand philosophy of “providing a comfortable and pleasant accommodation experience for travelers”, the company has created a new type of accommodation hotel at a preferential price. Providing a more personalized and comfortable accommodation experience. The FRESA INN that everyone frequents or the SUNROUTE in Taiwan are both hotels under the Sotetsu Group.
1.THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
“THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Shijo Karasuma” is located in Kyoto’s most prosperous Shijo district. Transportation is very convenient from Kyoto Station to the hotel or from the hotel to major sightseeing spots. The lobby design combines modernity and Japanese style, and you can feel the atmosphere of Kyoto as soon as you enter the hotel.
Room type
“THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Shijo Karasuma” has a total of 147 rooms, all non-smoking. In addition to double rooms and single rooms, what’s even more special is that there are barrier-free rooms that are rarely found in capsules or B&Bs in general. Each room has an automatically locked door for double the security, and the hotel has a women-only floor, so even girls traveling alone can stay with confidence.
This single room is only about 5 square meters. Although small, it is well equipped. There are hangers on the wall for hanging coats or bags, and there is storage space under the bed, so you don’t have to worry even if you bring a suitcase. There is free wifi and an independent air conditioning system in the room, and almost all operations can be completed using the tablet in the room. This is an excellent choice when traveling alone and don’t want to spend a lot of money on hotels!
Double rooms offer three room types to choose from. One is a small double bed with two mattresses pushed together. The indoor size is about 7 square meters, suitable for couples or couples.
Another type is a bunk bed with a slight height difference. It’s not completely independent but still maintains a private area. If big brother wants to chat all night, no problem!
There are also rooms with bunk beds like student dorms. The curtains can be drawn to form a completely independent space. Friends who value privacy or can’t sleep in the same bed with others can choose this type. Also, if you are staying for four people and meet the needs of the hotel, you may want to choose this type of connecting room.
There is only one barrier-free room. If you want to make a reservation, you need to make a reservation by phone. Although there are no bathroom facilities in the room, there is a barrier-free toilet and shower next to the room, which is very convenient.
Detail
■ Name: THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
■ Address: 〒604-8122 474 Toya-cho, Yanababa Tōnishikikoji, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture
■ Official website
2. THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Karasuma Gojo
“THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Karasuma Gojo” just opened on September 18, 2020. It is convenient to get there with just a 1-minute walk from Gojo Subway Station. If you don’t have luggage, you can also go to Kyoto Station or Shijo shopping district. It can be reached on foot.
The common areas of the hotel are designed with many Japanese-style sliding doors, combined with textured furniture in wood tones and pastel colors, making you feel very relaxed once you enter. The sofa area is perfect for hanging out and chatting with friends. If you want to work, there is also a desk and chair area to choose from.
Room types
“THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Karasuma Gojo” has a total of 121 rooms, all non-smoking. In addition to double rooms and single rooms, there are also quadruple rooms that can accommodate several people. Like Shijo Karasuma, there are also barrier-free rooms.
The single room at Kyoto Karasuma Gojo is about 5 square meters. It also has storage under the bed. The room uses a foldable futon mattress, so a small round table and seat cushions are provided in the room. Just fold the mattress. You can put a table on top of the bed board for use.
The double room is about 8 square meters. There is also storage space under the bed for storing luggage. There are lighting and charging sockets on the left and right sides of the bed, which is very convenient.
Friends who want to relive their college dorm days can opt for a four-person room with bunk beds. Each bed also has its own lighting and charging socket. The other side provides a small set of tables and chairs where computers can be used.
Another type of quadruple room is larger and consists of a bunk bed and a double bed. It is suitable for families with children.
The barrier-free room is more complete and comes with two upper and lower hanging shelves, making it easy to organize your clothes even if you use a wheelchair.
Details
■ Name: POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Karasuma Gojo
■ Address: 〒600-8105 423 Gojo-dori Karasuma Higashiiri Matsuya-cho, Shimokyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture
■ Official website
THE POCKET HOTEL Room Standard Equipment
Each room in THE POCKET HOTEL series hotels is equipped with a control panel. In addition to controlling the air conditioning and indoor lighting, knowing the status of bathroom usage is also very easy through the panel. Home underwear is provided in the lobby for changing, and you can choose and bring it back to the room according to your personal size. The room door is automatically locked and requires a room card to enter and exit, which is very secure.
Like other hotels in the Sotetsu Group, the water provided by THE POCKET HOTEL is all SOUMI SUI (Soumi water) produced by the water purification equipment of the Ryosui Factory. Drinking and washing are hassle-free.
The mattresses used in THE POCKET HOTEL series were specially developed in collaboration with Nishikawa, a long-established shop in Kyoto. The combination of blocks of different sizes allows body pressure to be released more evenly, making sleep more stable.
THE POCKET HOTEL bathhouse
THE POCKET HOTEL series hotels are equipped with separate bathrooms and toilets for men and women. In particular, the women’s bathrooms are equipped with lighting fixtures comparable to professional dressing rooms, making it very convenient to apply makeup after washing. (The lighting in the two hotels is slightly different, photo Shijo Karasuma)
Additional Facility of THE POCKET HOTEL
THE POCKET HOTEL series hotels provide automatic check-in and check-out machines, making check-in easy 24 hours a day. They also have coin-operated washers and dryers, drink and snack vending machines, smoking rooms, microwaves, and large luggage storage areas as well as WiFi throughout the building.
Become an authorized member of Sotetsu Group to enjoy exclusive discounts
THE POCKET HOTEL series hotels are all in excellent locations. Almost all nearby hotels require a budget of more than 8,000 yen per night to stay. Although the bathroom must be shared with others and the room is relatively small, you can get full privacy for less than 3,000 yen, which is good news for petty-bourgeois travelers. It is recommended that everyone applies for Sotetsu Group membership online before making a reservation. In the future, you can collect points or enjoy exclusive discounts by booking on the official website.
