NISHIYAMA RYOKANvsHotel Gimmond Kyoto
Both properties are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Nishiyama Ryokan is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel Gimmond Kyoto. Nishiyama Ryokan ranks #15 in Kyoto with recommendations from 3 reviewers including Frommer's, Fodor's and Time Out.
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN
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
Hotel Gimmond Kyoto
Takakura-Oike-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8015
From $29/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Frommer's
"This small hotel on Oike Dori was built some 30 years ago, but it achieves an even older ambience in its lobby with the clever use of antique-looking lighting and decor." Full review
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Simple rooms are soundproof, but I still think those that face away from Oike Dori are quieter; ask for one on a higher floor.
DK Eyewitness
"A Western-style hotel that is very well located on the main shopping street and just round the corner from the Kyoto Museum."