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Sandal Wood, Kyoto, Japan

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Latest Review for Sandal Wood

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Zin and Jimi are extremely obliging hosts and are very helpful in picking where to go. The place is easy to get to.

Could do with a good vacuuming.

Overall
3
Location
5
Cleanliness
1
Value
5
Facilities
3
Service
4

orionchoi stayed here in Oct '09

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About Sandal Wood

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SANDALWOOD is newly opened as of autumn 2008.

We offer a clean and cozy house owned by local artists.

Guests are encouraged to make themselves at home through the use of our beautiful common rooms. The sofas and wide-screen TV as well as the traditional Japanese tatami work in tandem to cater to both eastern and western needs.

Our staff are personable,native Kyoto jin who speak English and are more than happy to assist guests in navigating the citie's hot spots and hidden gems.

We are situated on the west side of Kyoto with easy access to downtown,Kinkakuji golden temple ,Ryoanji rock garden and Arashiyama .

We would like to invite you to enjoy a comfortable stay with us during your visit to Kyoto.

Facilities

  • Luggage Storage
  • Travel Desk/Travel Info
  • Internet Access
  • Towels
  • Common Room
  • Web access in lobby
  • Air Conditioning
  • WiFi in lobby
  • Linen Included
  • Guest Kitchen
  • WiFi in room

Guest Reviews

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This is a Trusted Review. Why?

Zin and Jimi are extremely obliging hosts and are very helpful in picking where to go. The place is easy to get to.

Could do with a good vacuuming.

Overall
3
Location
5
Cleanliness
1
Value
5
Facilities
3
Service
4

orionchoi stayed here in Oct '09

This is a Trusted Review. Why?

A great place to stay. Free internet and washing. Very helpful staff who speak english and are also talented musicians in a band! About 10min walk to JR Tambaguchi station or pay for a bus. Close to supermarket anf the kitchen is ready for anything...sort of.

Overall
4
Location
3
Cleanliness
4
Value
5
Facilities
4
Service
5

mattdiks stayed here in Oct '09

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Very nice place.. Very helpful and friendly and attentive staff!
Thank you!!! =]

Overall
5
Location
5
Cleanliness
5
Value
5
Facilities
4
Service
5

haehcikkin stayed here in Sep '09

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Really nice people, free ambiance, really liked it!the hostel itselfs is just normal, but they just make it like a very good stay! thank you!

Overall
5
Location
3
Cleanliness
4
Value
5
Facilities
3
Service
5

ninagirl_n stayed here in Jul '09

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The staff were lovely, really kind and attentive people. Kudos to them!

Overall
5
Location
4
Cleanliness
5
Value
4
Facilities
4
Service
5

gill.lowre stayed here in Jul '09

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Overall, i had an excellent stay there. About the facilities, I felt the bathroom and toilet need to be separated as we may want to use toilet only when someone is using the bathroom. And may be it is more comfortable, energy saving and environmentally friendly if the bedroom lighting bulbs are fluorescent.
But the services, cleanliness, and attitude to receive the guests are what European hostels should learn from.

Overall
4
Location
3
Cleanliness
5
Value
5
Facilities
4
Service
5

kohkajiwar stayed here in Apr '09

The people here are probably the nicest people I have ever met. They were more helpful than you could ever imagine. The place itself was very nice. Only a 2 minute walk from the bus stop. Very accessible. If you stay in Kyoto you should stay here. If you haven't got your trip planned, they will tell you all the great things to do and show you how to get there. I can not emphasize enough just how nice and helpful these people are. Excellent.

Overall
5
Location
5
Cleanliness
5
Value
5
Facilities
5
Service
5

bakinsammy stayed here in Sep '09

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*  The Customer Satisfaction score is based on a combination of ratings from Travellerspoint and external websites. The score of 92% for this property is based on ratings provided by 165 guests.

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2F 32-2 Ttakada-Cho,Saiin Ukyou-ku
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Directions

From JR Kyoto station

We recommend you take the bus from Kyoto JR station to get
here as it is the easiest way.

By bus

1: Leave through the central exit of JR Kyoto station.

2:You will be facing 3 bus terminals.
Find the B terminal( the second terminal directly in front of you)
Then board bus number 205.(be careful not to board 205 from A or C terminals as they will take you the wrong way)

3:Get off at the Nishioji-Gojo bus stop.(it takes about 10 minutes) You will be outside a Daikokuya supermarket.

4:Walk to the major intersection(Nishioji and Gojo) and cross the street towards a photo studio Alice.(not towards
Mcdornalds)

5:Turn left and walk up the street.
Make your first right.
You will see our sign about 10 meters ahead on your left.

6:Enter and go up to the second floor.(The first floor is an office.)
If the door is locked ,ring the bell and we will come down and welcome you.

By train
(Hankyu)

1:Exit from the Saiin Hankyu station.

2:Then cross the street to the Lowson(convenience store) on the corner.

3:Head south on Nishioji . You will pass a Tsutaya and a starbacks on your right.

4:In about ten minutes, you will see a major intersection. This is Nishioji Gojo. Make a left on the last street (a small street) before this intersection.

5:You will see our sign about 10 meters ahead on your left.

6:Enter and go up to the second floor.(The first floor is an office). If the door is locked,ring the bell and we will come down and welcome you.

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