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ShiraumevsHotel Okura Kyoto

Both Kyoto Hotel Okura and Shiraume are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Kyoto Hotel Okura ranks significantly better than Shiraume. Kyoto Hotel Okura scores 89 with endorsements from 9 reviews such as Michelin Guide, Star Service and Oyster.

Shiraume
7/10
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
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Concierge 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 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 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 Okura Kyoto
8/10
537-4 Ichinofunairicho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8558
From $99/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Centrally located, the hotel is close to the shopping district of Shijo-Kawaramachi, but still has pretty views of the mountains beyond the city from many of the bedroom windows."
Time Out Time Out
"It can boast of being the tallest in the area, with 17 floors, but the best reason to stay is the location, above a subway station in the Down-town district." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Across from the Kyoto City Office, this hotel is 3.5 kilometers north of Kyoto Station and has basement-level access to the Kyoto-Shiyakusho-mae subway station." Full review
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Corner Deluxe rooms are the most popular requests from repeat guests as they are larger and have dual views.
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"One of the tallest buildings in Kyoto, the 322-room Kyoto Hotel Okura offers skyline views of the city and a luxury experience that includes spacious rooms and six on-site restaurants." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
82.1
"This newcomer, a broad gray block, garners a slew of perfect scores, including one for its location, next to the Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae subway station and across from Kyoto City Hall." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Rooms here come with subdued colour tones and plenty of amenities." Full review
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Those on the 7-16th floors are built around a central atrium; ask for one with views of the Kamo-gawa River and Higashiyama Mountain Range.
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Combined with its downtown location, fantastic access...breathtaking vistas of the nearby Higashiyama Mountains and fascinating city streets, Kyoto Hotel Okura has long been a top choice." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"In short, luxurious accommodations, a great location in the heart of Kyoto, and a hospitable staff come together to make this an excellent choice." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This towering hotel in the centre of town commands an impressive view of the Higashiyama Mountains." Full review

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