Hotel Monterey KyotovsKyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Honganji
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Hotel Monterey Kyoto is the choice of most writers compared to Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Honganji. Hotel Monterey Kyoto comes in at #12 in Kyoto with approval from 7 sources such as Oyster, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Hotel Monterey Kyoto
604 Manjuyacho, Karasumadori 3jo kudaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8161
From $78/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"This centrally located 327-room value hotel has spotless accommodations near shop-filled Sanjo-dori." Full review
Time Out
"The lobby of black marble and mirrors, crystal chandelier, and Renoir and Hendricks originals looks more like the entrance to a Bubble-era nightclub than a hotel." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The centrally located, upper-middle-range Hotel Monterey Kyoto combines elements of Kyoto style with the tradition of Great Britain, Edinburgh in particular." Full review
Gayot
"Travelers watching their wallets appreciate the eclectic style and thoughtful extras at this reasonably priced hotel."
Michelin Guide
"This hotel was inspired by the historic city of Edinburgh, the city twinned with Kyoto."
Frommer's
"Rooms are remarkably bold, with striped wallpaper in navy blue or crimson red...its top-floor spa with great views across the city is worth the entrance fee for its sauna " Full review
Lonely Planet
"Within a few minutes’ walk of the Karasuma-Oike subway station... this relatively new upmarket business hotel is a great place to stay if you want to be downtown." Full review
Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Honganji
228 Butsuguyacho Aburanokoji Hanayacho Sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8347
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Fodor's
"Traditional architecture and attractive tatami rooms, baths included, are among the draws at this popular property in Honganji's quiet temple area." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The charming, mid-range Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura presents itself as a classic Japanese inn." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This new ryokan, a relatively short walk from Kyoto Station, has clean, efficient rooms as well as a variety of traveller-friendly extras." Full review