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ShiraumevsMiyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Both Shiraume and New Miyako Hotel are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, New Miyako Hotel scores slightly higher than Shiraume. New Miyako Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 80 with approval from 5 publications including Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Oyster.
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
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Frommer's
Fodor's
Star Service Oyster
Michelin Guide
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 601-8412
From $81/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Sister hotel to the famous Westin Miyako in eastern Kyoto, this is a popular choice near Kyoto Station due to its location near the terminus of both the Shinkansen and Kintetsu trains." Full review
Fodor's "This gleaming white edifice with two protruding wings looks like it would be at home in any American city." Full review
Star Service "Located 200 meters southwest of Kyoto Station's Hachijo exit, this property is a utilitarian powerhouse compared to its upscale sister, the incomparable Westin Miyako." Full review
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Many staffmembers here speak limited English, and special requests can often fall by the wayside.
Oyster3.0
"New Miyako Hotel is a large, upper-middle-range property with close to a
thousand rooms in a convenient location next to Kyoto station." Full review
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The interior of the hotel have a distinct corporate chain vibe, but rooms are spacious, with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Train noise can be a problem in some rooms -- and light sleepers might want to choose rooms facing the courtyard, which are quieter.
Michelin Guide "The decor differs floor to floor, but comes with a modern sensibility." Full review
