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The Westin Miyako KyotovsMiyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, The Westin Miyako Kyoto ranks significantly higher than New Miyako Hotel. The Westin Miyako Kyoto ranks #4 in Kyoto with positive reviews from 10 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Concierge.
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
Oyster
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Forbes Travel Guide
1 Awadaguchi Kachocho, Higashiyama-ku, Sanjo Keage, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0052
From $319/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "It's still the place to stay if you want to make the right impression on your local business associates or Japanese in-laws."
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For runners, this is a great location; ask for a map of nearby wooded trails.
Fodor's "At the foot of the mountains, the Westin Miyako feels far from the city while retaining great access to downtown." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A 16-acre compound installed on the tree-covered Higashiyama Hills just outside of Kyoto, this historic 1890 hotel has hosted kings, queens, presidents, and celebrities." Full review
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Recharge with a facial or body treatment at Sothys Skin Care Salon on the third floor, or savor Jing tea and truffles at the Mayfair Tea Room.
DK Eyewitness "An elegant and luxurious hotel, with an annex styled as a Japanese tea room for those wanting ryokan-style accommodation."
Time Out "The setting can’t be faulted: the 501-room Westin sits against a verdant mountain and boasts gardens by master Jihei Ogawa and his son." Full review
Star Service "On 6 landscaped hectares on the eastern outskirts of the city, 4 kilometers northeast of Kyoto Station, this hotel is opposite Keage Station, near some of Japan's finest shrines, temples and museums." Full review
Oyster4.0
"This large, 499-room Westin has served as a hotel since 1900 and has an illustrious history, housing Allied officers during World War II, and now hosting state officials from all over the world." Full review
Michelin Guide "This large hotel is divided into a main building, east and south wings, and the Kasuien annexe designed by Togo Murano to resemble a tea ceremony house." Full review
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Guest rooms vary, from double to Western/Japanese hybrid and some are designed for long-term stays; ask for one with a view.
Frommer's "For families, there's a playroom equipped with a slide and toys for young children, plus both indoor and outdoor pools...a variety of Western-style rooms are available" Full review
Forbes Travel Guide "The property still maintains its 19th-century charm...this beautiful blend of past and present guarantees that The Westin Miyako Hotel Kyoto will continue its long-lasting legacy.
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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
