The Mitsui Garden Hotel (MGH) is a fine hotel centrally located in Kyoto, a half-block on a side-street from the main boulevard that intersects the JR station. It is a short walk from several subway stations and 3 subway stops from the JR station. There are several restaurants nearby, including half-a-dozen coffee shops and a convenience store directly across the street. The MGH is a high quality hotel while its decor is getting a bit dated. The rooms are large by local standards. Daily housekeeping service was fine. Internet worked fine. The only staff I interacted with was the front desk, and the clerk was very helpful with a late-check-in. There is sparse English anywhere in the hotel, so be prepared for some challenges - for example, operating the air conditioning controls was hit-and-miss. The only English television channel was CNN, and that was overdubbed with Japanese most of the time. Overall, I can confidently recommend the MGH if you need reliable and hassle-free accommodations. It is not a luxurious hotel, but as a base-of-operations while in Kyoto, it is fine.