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Karasuma Kyoto HotelvsTawaraya Ryokan
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Tawaraya Ryokan ranks significantly better than Karasuma Kyoto Hotel. Tawaraya Ryokan comes in at #7 in Kyoto with endorsements from 6 publications including Concierge, Hideaway Report and Fodor's.
Karasuma Kyoto Hotel
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
Karasuma Shijo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8412
From $25/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "This busy place occupies the middle ground between a business hotel and a standard hotel, with clean, well-maintained rooms. It’s very popular with business people and travellers." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Great location in the heart of the business district, with clean, spacious, and simple Western-style rooms (there are a few Japanese-style rooms, but not many)."
OysterMid-Range
"Located in downtown Kyoto near the intersection of two major subway lines, the 244-room, mid-range Karasuma Kyoto Hotel is well situated for both tourists and business travelers." Full review
Tawaraya Ryokan
Frommer's
Concierge
Star Service
Hideaway Report
Fodor's Lonely Planet
278 Nakahakusancho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8094
From $0/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Frommer's "With refined taste reigning supreme, each room is different and exquisitely appointed." Full review
Concierge "A favorite of heads of state, movie stars, and obsessive Japanophiles... devastatingly expensive."
Star Service "Located east of the Oike subway station, this expensive hostelry numbers among the most famous ryokan in Japan, along with Hiiragiya across the street." Full review
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The hotel rarely responds to special requests in advance.
Hideaway Report96.0
"Celebrated ryokan in the center of the city, owned by the same family for nearly 300 years. Stepping inside feels like a form of time travel." Full review
Fodor's "The hotel is known not only for its hospitality, but also for the sumptuous but subdued decor, impeccable service, and splendid gardens." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Tawaraya has been operating for more than three centuries and is one of the finest places to stay in the world." Full review
