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Palace Side Hotel vs Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, Suiran Luxury Collection Hotel Kyoto is the choice of most writers compared to Palace Side Hotel. Suiran Luxury Collection Hotel Kyoto ranks #11 in Kyoto with positive reviews from 7 publications such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Palace Side Hotel
Fodor's
Frommer's
380 Oukakuencho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 602-8011
From $85 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"A great option for travelers on a budget, this hotel has a good location, convenient access to public transportation, and a helpful multilingual concierge."
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Frommer's
"Located just west of the Imperial Palace...offering bare-boned small rooms (all nonsmoking) with the basics of fridge, desks too small for any serious work, free Internet connections"
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Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Michelin Guide
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report
Forbes Travel Guide
12 Susukinobabacho, Saga-Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8385, Kyoto Prefecture
From $617 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"The original wooden structure of an industrialist's traditional estate was renovated into the river-view dining room of this woodsy hotel, one of the Starwood chain's upscale properties."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Part of Starwood’s Luxury Collection hotels, the Suiran is an intimate 39-room property located on the banks of the Katsuma River, in western Kyoto."
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Michelin Guide
"There are five guest room types, each with a different atmosphere. The traditional colours used in the interior make for a relaxing experience, and even the smallest room is 40㎡. "
Mr & Mrs Smith
"In Kyoto’s bamboo-clad Arashiyama district, the Suiran Hotel is an intimate stay on the banks of the Hozugawa River, set close to Unesco-protected shrines and heritage sites."
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Hideaway Report
90.0
"Picturesque hotel set on the banks of the Hozugawa River in Kyoto amid gardens landscaped in traditional Japanese style."
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Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"This intimate setting allows you to experience authentic Kyoto hospitality for which the city is known."
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