The hotel is close to the main shopping area around shijo and karasuma, at a walking distance of 10 - 15 mins, or around 10 CAD if taking taxi. Subway station is close by, there's a Fresco supermarket close by where you can get everything you need, a pharmacy store is right next to the hotel, 7-11 opposite the street, and Mcdonals after a 2 mins walk. I love there's a mini kitchen in the room that makes it very convenient if you are too lazy to step out for food. Hotel staff is very friendly and accommodating.The laundry room is very useful as well. The hotel does not have any fancy facility like swimming pool or spa but I'm good with that since I never use those facility anyway. I rather enjoy the bigger room, kitchen and laundry in this hotel which does matter to me. I've been to Kyoto for 3 times now in the past 10 years and every time I stayed at this hotel with my young kids!