Hotel Nikko Princess KyotovsAPA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto is the choice of most reviewers compared to APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent. Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto is ranked #29 in Kyoto with praise from 3 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, oyster.com and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto
Karasuma Takatsuji Higashi-iru Shiimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8096
From $128/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"Nikko’s entry into the Kyoto market is a welcome addition and maintains the chain’s high standards." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range hotel, part of the worldwide Jal hotel chain, offers upscale accommodations in a central location near Shijo-karasuma subway station." Full review
Michelin Guide
"This hotel offers warm, friendly hospitality and even its single rooms are a spacious 24㎡."
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent
555 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0074
From $34/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Multilingual
Frommer's
"The overwhelming reason to stay at this 40-some-year-old property is its superb location in Gion...rooms are updated but tiny. " Full review
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There are no views, but my recommendation is to ask for a room on a higher floor facing west, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the tiled roofs of Gion.