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Hoshinoya KyotovsMiyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, HOSHINOYA Kyoto scores slightly better than New Miyako Hotel. HOSHINOYA Kyoto comes in at 82 with endorsements from 6 reviews like Condé Nast Traveler, Gayot and Travel + Leisure.
Hoshinoya Kyoto
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Gayot
The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
11-2 Genrokuzancho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 616-0007
From $645/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure "The Arashiyama neighborhood of Kyoto, full of bamboo groves and Zen temples, is the site of the city’s newest—and most exquisite—ryokan, or traditional inn." Full review
Star Service "Quaint and authentic, this traditional ryokan inspires guests with its Japanese style while keeping the modern comforts of home readily available." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This hybrid ryokan-hotel, a series of low buildings inspired by traditional Japanese houses, clings to the banks above the Hozugawa River in the temple-rich Arashiyama district." Full review
Gayot "Tastefully contemporary, this charming boutique hotel is unique among Kyoto's many traditional inns."
The Telegraph8.0
"A tranquil, traditionally-styled but luxurious escape in woods reached by a riverboat, on the edge of Kyoto. A range of free activities include a tea-drinking ceremony." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 25 spacious guest pavilions all have unique touches, but you can expect traditional Japanese elements like shoji screens, low-lying furniture, tokonoma alcoves, tatami mats, and deep soaking tubs "
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This modern take on the classic Japanese inn is quickly becoming a favourite of well-heeled visitors to Kyoto in search of privacy and a unique experience." Full review
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Frommer's
Fodor's Star Service
Oyster
Michelin Guide
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 601-8412
From $81/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Sister hotel to the famous Westin Miyako in eastern Kyoto, this is a popular choice near Kyoto Station due to its location near the terminus of both the Shinkansen and Kintetsu trains." Full review
Fodor's "This gleaming white edifice with two protruding wings looks like it would be at home in any American city." Full review
Star Service "Located 200 meters southwest of Kyoto Station's Hachijo exit, this property is a utilitarian powerhouse compared to its upscale sister, the incomparable Westin Miyako." Full review
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Many staffmembers here speak limited English, and special requests can often fall by the wayside.
Oyster3.0
"New Miyako Hotel is a large, upper-middle-range property with close to a
thousand rooms in a convenient location next to Kyoto station." Full review
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The interior of the hotel have a distinct corporate chain vibe, but rooms are spacious, with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Train noise can be a problem in some rooms -- and light sleepers might want to choose rooms facing the courtyard, which are quieter.
Michelin Guide "The decor differs floor to floor, but comes with a modern sensibility." Full review
