Hotel ChourakukanvsMatsubaya Ryokan
Both Matsubaya Inn and Hotel Chorakukan are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Matsubaya Inn is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Chorakukan. Matsubaya Inn ranks #26 in Kyoto with praise from 4 reviews including Frommer's, Fodor's and Insight Guides.
Hotel Chourakukan
604 Maruyamacho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0071
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Time Out
"Sumptuous furnishings include a real log fire, a wood and brick interior, and jacuzzi baths with views of Maruyama Park. The Chourakukan lies somewhere between a boutique hotel and a rental apartment." Full review
Michelin Guide
"There are many sights to see, including the Victorian dining room, rococo style afternoon tea, luxury tea ceremony room and others." Full review
Matsubaya Ryokan
Higashinotoin Nishi-iru, Kamijuzuyacho-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8150
From $44/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
- Fax / photocopying
Insight Guides
"Cosy but highly efficiently run ryokan dating back to the Meiji era. All rooms are Japanese style and the bathing communal."
Fodor's
"You won't find kimono-clad attendants here, but you also won't find wallet-emptying rates." Full review
Frommer's
"Rooms are mostly Japanese style, with the best overlooking the garden. Also good bets are five Western-style rooms on the fifth floor with kitchenettes and tiny balconies." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A short walk from Kyoto Station, this newly renovated ryokan has clean, well-kept rooms and a management that is used to foreign guests." Full review