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Hoshinoya KyotovsNISHIYAMA RYOKAN
HOSHINOYA Kyoto and Nishiyama Ryokan are both highly recommended by writers. On balance, HOSHINOYA Kyoto is the choice of most professionals compared to Nishiyama Ryokan. HOSHINOYA Kyoto comes in at 82 with recommendations from 6 sources including Gayot, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.
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
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN
Fodor's
Time Out
Frommer's
433 Gokomachi St, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-0933
From $152/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Fodor's "A central location, friendly staff, and surprisingly top-notch kaiseki and hot-pot dinners make this traditional inn a good find...It's great for travelers who want the tatami-room experience." Full review
Time Out "Kyoto’s most foreigner-friendly ryokan has English-speaking staff who can point guests in the direction of English-language activities around the city." Full review
Frommer's "This 40-year-old property has a traditional atmosphere, from the old lantern above its front door to the small courtyard garden just beyond the lobby." Full review
