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KinmatavsThe Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Both Kinmata and The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto scores significantly higher than Kinmata. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto comes in at #5 in Kyoto with approval from 5 reviews such as Fodor's, Wallpaper and The Telegraph.
Kinmata
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
407 Dainichicho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8044
From $0/night
- Room Service
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
Concierge "This inn, now in business for more than 200 years, is worth experiencing—if you're lucky enough to get a room."
Fodor's "This high-class ryokan offers a trip back in time. ... The staff is friendly, the atmosphere welcoming, and the rooms are beautiful and decidedly unpretentious." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This intimate 1801 ryokan near the Nishiki food market serves owner Haruji Ukai’s seafood kaiseki meals." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Only seven rooms means you feel like you’re being welcomed into the home of a (very wealthy and formal) Japanese family,."
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Frommer's
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Wallpaper Fodor's
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Hideaway Report
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Kamogawa Nijo-Ohashi Hotori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-0902, Japan
From $717/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Its downtown location right beside the Kamo River complete with a small landscape garden, is the best feature of this 40-year-old property." Full review
Star Service "While not in the heart of town, this new property, based on a Japanese genji novel, sits on the banks of the Kanogawa River overlooking the Higashiyama Sanju Roppo mountains." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Opened in late 2014." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The brand-new Ritz-Carlton is an oasis of luxury that commands perhaps the finest views of any hotel in the city." Full review
Wallpaper "One of the most beautiful cities in the country, best-known for its architecture, history, ancient temples and peaceful zen gardens, Kyoto is top of the list for anyone visiting Japan." Full review
Fodor's "Along the scenic Kamo River with views of the Eastern Mountains, the Ritz-Carlton provides world-class luxury in a Japanese milieu." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Inspired by the concept of a ‘luxury ryokan’ (a traditional Japanese inn), this hotel is likely to attract Western visitors who want a taste of cultural Kyoto without having to sleep on a futon on the floor." Full review
Jetsetter "Streamlined modern gem in the heart of the Imperial City, with authentic Japanese dining and a truly Zen spa." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Elegant hotel conveniently located on the banks of the Kamogawa River, within walking distance of the Imperial Palace and the Gion geisha district." Full review
Michelin Guide "This low-rise luxury hotel near the Kamogawa River blends in with the beauty of the ancient city." Full review
