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ShiraumevsKyoto Tower Hotel
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Shiraume scores marginally better than Kyoto Tower Hotel. Shiraume ranks #24 in Kyoto with endorsements from 3 reviews like Lonely Planet, Oyster and Concierge.
Shiraume
Concierge
Oyster
Lonely Planet
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
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.
OysterUpper-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 PlanetTop choice
"Looking out over the Shirakawa Canal in Shimbashi, a lovely street in Gion, this ryokan offers excellent location, atmosphere and service." Full review
Kyoto Tower Hotel
Frommer's Oyster
721-1 Higashishiokoji-cho, Shichijoo-sagaru, Higasinotoin-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8216
From $42/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Meeting Rooms
Frommer's "Convenient access and reasonable prices." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"It’s all about location at the Kyoto Tower Hotel, an upper-middle-range property located in the heart of the city across from Kyoto Station." Full review
