ShiraumevsHotel Hokke Club Kyoto
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Shiraume is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto. Shiraume comes in at 76 with approval from 3 reviewers such as Concierge, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Shiraume
Shirakawa-hotori, Shinbashi-dori, Gionmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Though less rarefied and far less expensive than Tawaraya, Shiraume ryokan...is poised on a picturesque canal. ... It's ridiculously charming--especially in spring."
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When you reserve, ask for the ground-floor room with the garden view.
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range property offers a beautiful setting, and eight rooms with traditional features like sliding doors, tatami mats, and futons spread out on the floors." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Looking out over the Shirakawa Canal in Shimbashi, a lovely street in Gion, this ryokan offers excellent location, atmosphere and service." Full review
Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto
579-16 Higashi Shiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8216
From $48/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Frommer's
"Offers clean and pleasantly decorated Western-style rooms, all with feather quilts and smallish bathrooms. Note that the cheapest singles and doubles don't have windows." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"This budget, 187-room property across from Kyoto station is centrally located for sightseeing, with easy access to subways and buses." Full review