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HOTEL Clam Chowder

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with a bar, a quick walk to Nishiki Market

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Front of property
Twin Room
Gift shop
Bar (on property)
Designer store

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Ebiya-cho 327, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8076
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Kawaramachi Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Shijo Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Queen Room

Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room With Loft

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room With Bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Kyoto

At HOTEL Clam Chowder you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Nishiki Market and within 15 minutes of Hanamikoji Street. .At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Karasuma guest house include Yasaka Shrine and Kyoto Imperial Palace.
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What's nearby

  • Nishiki Market - 4 min walk
  • Yasaka Shrine - 17 min walk
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 4 min drive
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 7 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 8 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪バーガーキング - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪スターバックス - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tully's Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪おくどはん - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar OIL - ‬2 min walk

About this property

HOTEL Clam Chowder

Guesthouse with a bar, a quick walk to Nishiki Market
HOTEL Clam Chowder offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 3-star Kyoto guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Self-service laundry
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Air-conditioned accommodation at HOTEL Clam Chowder offers complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Destination fee: JPY200 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Kyoto Machiya Ryokan Cinq Guesthouse
Machiya Ryokan Cinq Guesthouse
Machiya Ryokan Cinq
HOTEL Clam Chowder Kyoto
Kyoto Machiya Ryokan Cinq
HOTEL Clam Chowder Guesthouse
HOTEL Clam Chowder Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at HOTEL Clam Chowder?

HOTEL Clam Chowder offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

What makes HOTEL Clam Chowder a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and deep-soaking baths help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at HOTEL Clam Chowder.

Is there a private hot tub at HOTEL Clam Chowder?

No, but there is a deep soaking tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at HOTEL Clam Chowder?

No, HOTEL Clam Chowder does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at HOTEL Clam Chowder?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at HOTEL Clam Chowder?

No, pets are not allowed.

HOTEL Clam Chowder Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JINYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very comfortable hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed this hotel. It was so close to everything and had great staff. The room was incredibly clean and I enjoyed the funky decor. Would highly recommend

10/10 Excellent

Girlie, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cozy rooms and convenient location. The hotel is situated in top of a bar but we did not hear any noise.Staff were super friendly. Good location for exploring the Gion area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location for my needs. The place is almost like self serve place. No 24/7 desk and you use own key pads to get in and out. They take cash only.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anna, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute room, I loved the soft ambience from the paper lantern lighting in the room. The bathroom was nice, especially the spacious bathtub. The view is of the alley so it is fairly quiet. It's located above a cafe (you have to take stairs to get up to your room), so there is some soft jazz music you can here in the evening, but they close at 10 or 11, i believe so it wasn't bothersome when sleeping. I didn't get a chance to eat at the cafe, but you get a discount there if you are staying in one of their 5 rooms. For check in, I just talked to the staff while the cafe was open and they checked me in, the description says there's no reception, but they do have a desk although it might be un-manned sometimes. They speak limited english, but i got by just fine. The staff doesn't enter your room at all, so if you're used to room keeping, you have to explicitly asks for that and it costs extra. There's also a laundry machine available that you need to ask to use. Besides the amenities, this place is located within walking distance to Nishiki Market which is a great place to grab some street food, it's also walking distance to the train and the teramachi shopping arcade which i recommend you visit and pick yourself up some woodblock paintings and a yukata or kimono for gifts. One other thing, there is a 7/11 at the end of the block so it's easy to grab replenish your cash at the atm or just grab some last minute snacks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

WAYNE, Montreal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff, laundry facilities. A gentle introduction to more traditional Japanese style accommodations. They don’t enter your room during your stay, consequences are, if you want a towel change you have to ask... if you want your room cleaned (because you messed it up) you have to ask and have to pay extra. If you generate a lot of garbage you have to take care of it. Rooms are on top of a functioning cafe, so there is low level background music ... I think until 22:00hrs, it was NOT disturbing. Cafe food is just OK but lots of options immediately around that location. I spent 8 nights, it was easy to adjust to. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good room and great food in the cafe
The room was lovely only marred by the cafe downstairs having music on a 30 minute loop. The cafe food was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend!
Great accommodation. Bed was pretty hard, but I think that is pretty normal in Japan. They don’t clean your room unless you ask, and they charge a small fee. Room was near spotless when we first got there so we never needed it cleaned. Awesome location too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great time in Malmo
Great hotel and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Fiona, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and experience - hard to locate.
Loved the room and the location. Good value. Traditional feel but modern facilities. The booking confirmation requires that you contact the ryokan before arriving for access details, but there is no email address/phone number on the confirmation or the ryokan web site. In fact, it operates as a cafe between 4-10 pm so check in then is easy. The given street address exists on Google maps, but cannot actually be accessed on foot. The street address is on Gokomachi dori. Also, the signage is for Cafe Cinq 5, with Ryokan Machiya in Japanese. Makes it hard to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool Hotel
walkable distance, close to tourist attractions, food wise is questionable, but cosy!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Yumiko

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
一人だったので広く感じた。 外国人には町屋風かも〜⁈ 階段が暗く壊れそうだった。 ティッシュの箱が空だったが、2日間ガマン‼︎
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Virginie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tres bien
Tres bien situé Chambre assez grande , belle salle de bain… lits un peu fermes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

よしき

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

アメニティの置き忘れがあったり、部屋が少し埃っぽかったり、お風呂のカビが気になりました。パジャマが無いことを記載して有れば良かったです。 お風呂の排水口の臭いなのか、トイレの臭いなのか、部屋の臭いが結構気になりました。後は車の音が結構気になりました。 立地は言う事なしに良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

KAZUYO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
綺麗で過ごしやすかったです。 チェックアウト時間が遅めだったので、ゆっくりできました。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing and a real tradition japanese house. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
便利で楽しい場所にあります。カフェも大好きで、一度泊まってみたかったんです
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
非常に気に入りました。
部屋の雰囲気が良く、階下の賑わいさえも中世の宿屋に泊まっているかのようで心地よいです。 無駄を省いた設備・サービスも好みでした。 水回りのカビなど、清潔さは微妙だったり 従業員さんによって対応の良し悪しが全然違ったりはしますが、 遅くに着いても美味しいご飯が階下ですぐ食べられて(翌朝にはランチも)、場所も三条河原町近辺で、これだけ使い勝手の良い宿はそうそう無いと思います。 こだわりの寝具が揃っていることも、嬉しい驚きでした。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Trevligt ställe men vi hade behövt få tömma papperskorgarna under våra fyra nätter där. Bra att kunna tvätta och tumla kläderna gratis.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019