Toyoko Inn Kyoto Shijo-KarasumavsCrowne Plaza - ANA Kyoto, an IHG Hotel
Both properties are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto scores slightly better than Toyoko Inn Kyoto Shijo-Karasuma. ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto is ranked #27 in Kyoto with praise from 3 publications like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Shijo-Karasuma
28 Naginataboko-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8008
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"Easy subway access from Kyoto Station, is located in the heart of downtown, and offers Toyoko Inn's usual free computers in the lobby." Full review
Crowne Plaza - ANA Kyoto, an IHG Hotel
Nijojo-mae, Horikawa-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-0055
From $61/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Just across the street from Nijo Castle and offering rooms with castle views, this hotel has one of the most eye-catching lobby lounges in town." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This large hotel gets plenty of foreign guests... the free shuttle to Kyoto Station is a welcome service for those doing a bit of exploring." Full review
Star Service
"While its dated exterior and not-much-newer interior do little to inspire, the reliable cookie cutter service pattern of Crowne Plaza is fully in place." Full review
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Although rooms on higher floors afford nice rooftop and mountain views, be sure to request one facing Nijo Castle.
Fodor's
"This chain hotel's location is dynamite." Full review