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Hotel Okura KyotovsThe Screen
Both Kyoto Hotel Okura and The Screen are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Kyoto Hotel Okura ranks significantly better than The Screen. Kyoto Hotel Okura is ranked #6 in Kyoto with endorsements from 9 reviews such as Oyster, Frommer's and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hotel Okura Kyoto
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Michelin Guide
Forbes Travel Guide
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
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
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 "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 "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.
OysterLuxury
"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 Traveler82.1
"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 "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 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 "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 "This towering hotel in the centre of town commands an impressive view of the Higashiyama Mountains." Full review
The Screen Frommer's
Fodor's Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure Time Out Michelin Guide
640-1 Shimogoryomae-cho, Tera-machi, Maruta-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-0995
From $281/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "If you prefer small hotels and contemporary design, you might enjoy staying at this strikingly modern yet inviting hotel." Full review
Fodor's "This boutique hotel has gained a foothold in this competitive market thanks to its chic interiors." Full review
Michelin Guide "All have a distinctive, modern feel; some feature walls covered with Nishijin silk, others are all white."
Travel + Leisure "Billed as Kyoto’s first design hotel, the property opened in 2007 with 13 unique rooms: No. 201 has a sexy red, black, and white scheme." Full review
Time Out "Kyoto’s first boutique hotel is a playground of modern design with 13 unique rooms from 13 different creators." Full review
Michelin Guide "It’s a hybrid style, somewhere between a traditional ryokan and a modern design boutique...with thirteen rooms by thirteen different designers, it’s meant to provide a subtly different experience " Full review
