Hotel Okura KyotovsCapsule Ryokan Kyoto
Both Kyoto Hotel Okura and Capsule Ryokan Kyoto are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Kyoto Hotel Okura scores significantly higher than Capsule Ryokan Kyoto. Kyoto Hotel Okura is ranked #6 in Kyoto with praise from 9 publications such as Oyster, Michelin Guide and Forbes Travel Guide.
Hotel Okura Kyoto
537-4 Ichinofunairicho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8558
From $99/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness
"Centrally located, the hotel is close to the shopping district of Shijo-Kawaramachi, but still has pretty views of the mountains beyond the city from many of the bedroom windows."
Time Out
"It can boast of being the tallest in the area, with 17 floors, but the best reason to stay is the location, above a subway station in the Down-town district." Full review
Star Service
"Across from the Kyoto City Office, this hotel is 3.5 kilometers north of Kyoto Station and has basement-level access to the Kyoto-Shiyakusho-mae subway station." Full review
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Corner Deluxe rooms are the most popular requests from repeat guests as they are larger and have dual views.
Oyster
Luxury
"One of the tallest buildings in Kyoto, the 322-room Kyoto Hotel Okura offers skyline views of the city and a luxury experience that includes spacious rooms and six on-site restaurants." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
82.1
"This newcomer, a broad gray block, garners a slew of perfect scores, including one for its location, next to the Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae subway station and across from Kyoto City Hall." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Rooms here come with subdued colour tones and plenty of amenities." Full review
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Those on the 7-16th floors are built around a central atrium; ask for one with views of the Kamo-gawa River and Higashiyama Mountain Range.
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Combined with its downtown location, fantastic access...breathtaking vistas of the nearby Higashiyama Mountains and fascinating city streets, Kyoto Hotel Okura has long been a top choice." Full review
Frommer's
"In short, luxurious accommodations, a great location in the heart of Kyoto, and a hospitable staff come together to make this an excellent choice." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This towering hotel in the centre of town commands an impressive view of the Higashiyama Mountains." Full review
Capsule Ryokan Kyoto
204 Tsuchihashicho, Shichijo-dori, Aburano-koji, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8226
From $49/night
- Free Internet
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Business Center
- Air Conditioning
- Flatscreen TV
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This unique new accommodation offers ryokan-style capsules (meaning tatami mats inside the capsules), as well as comfortable, cleverly designed private rooms." Full review
Fodor's
"Arranged like bunk beds, the capsules can be three-high. Each unit contains a TV, an air-ventilation unit, lights, and an alarm." Full review
Frommer's
"In any case, all three facilities ensure guests get the most out of their stay by providing sightseeing and dining recommendations, maps showing locations of nearby restaurants, and supermarkets." Full review