We spent a few days at the Itoya at the end of March, just as the cherry blossom was emerging.
The hotel is situated conveniently between two subway stations on the Karasuma subway line, Gojo and Shijo. Each is an easy walk away but Shijo is probably the most convenient and, as a bonus, there is a branch of Starbucks almost next door to Shijo; convenient for breakfast.
The reception staff were charming and most helpful. We were able to leave our luggage there before check in time and it was taken to our room whilst we went into town.
Alongside reception is a lounge area where drinks are available (a discount applies for one day of your stay) and there are books, boardgames and travel information; breakfast is also served here.
Our room, which looked out at the front of the hotel, had a comfortable double bed and was quite spacious enough to accommodate our rather bulky luggage. There was an effective air conditioner and the bathroom was the wet room style with shower, deep bath and lavatory as commonly found in Japan.
Some other reviewers have complained about the requirement to leave ones hotel key at reception whilst going out but we did not find this a hindrance and were actually quite glad not to have to carry the key.
We would cheerfully stay at this hotel again.
NB, on the ground floor next to the hotel entrance there is a restaurant which is not associated with the hotel. We had one meal here but were disappointed with the quality and quantity of the food. I would suggest that other travellers consider this.