accomodation in kyoto

Hi,
was wondering if anyone has stayed in Hotel Unizo Kyoto or ikoi-no-ie Kyoto?

I have no preference between a ryokan or a western style hotel. But which is a better place to stay? in terms of safety and reliabality and accessibility?

Thank you!!!!

I'll take the hotel every time over a ryokan at the mid to lower $$ end of the market. If you are concerned about safety you need not be. Japan is ( IMHO ) the safest country in the developed world to travel in.

just afraid of the dark alleys. kinda worried while travelling alone. can't speak jap too.. may be hard to ask for directions if i get lost..

nonetheless, thanks for the advice! appreciated :)

I stayed in the Unizo in 2006 for a week when it was under a different ownership and name. I thought it was very well located for the different sights in Kyoto - bus lines and subway nearby - as well as getting to Kyoto Station. I didn't stay out that late at night but I felt perfectly safe. Hope that helps!