The two-and-a-half-pearl Kyoto Hana Hotel offers travelers an affordable stay in central Kyoto, a short walk from the Gion district. Its 43 guest rooms feature traditional Japanese or contemporary decor, some of which are stylish with nature-inspired themes. All units are well-equipped with AC, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and Japanese or Western bathtubs. Some look out to a Japanese garden, and the best rooms boast balconies with expansive views of the city. Facilities are limited to cafe, where there's a basic buffet breakfast for a fee that draws mixed reviews from guests, and a small business center. Travelers who want a hotel with a full-service restaurant can consider nearby Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Kyoto Hana Hotel offers travelers an affordable stay in central Kyoto, a short walk from the Gion district. Its 43 guest rooms feature traditional Japanese or contemporary decor, some of which are stylish with nature-inspired themes. All units are well-equipped with AC, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and Japanese or Western bathtubs. Some look out to a Japanese garden, and the best rooms boast balconies with expansive views of the city. Facilities are limited to cafe, where there's a basic buffet breakfast for a fee that draws mixed reviews from guests, and a small business center. Travelers who want a hotel with a full-service restaurant can consider nearby Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto.
Located in the Gion Geisha District, in a former ochaya (where apprentice geiko -- women trained in a variety of arts -- lived while they studied), Shiraume is one of the best ryokan (traditional inns) in Kyoto. 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. The cuisine served at Shiraume focuses on seasonal ingredients, and the traditional multi-course _kaiseki _dinners and Japanese breakfasts are guest favorites. Travelers looking for a traditional ryokan closer to the city center might want to compare rates with Ohanabo, a mid-range property adjacent to Higashi Honganji temple.
Located in the Gion Geisha District, in a former ochaya (where apprentice geiko -- women trained in a variety of arts -- lived while they studied), Shiraume is one of the best ryokan (traditional inns) in Kyoto. 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. The cuisine served at Shiraume focuses on seasonal ingredients, and the traditional multi-course _kaiseki _dinners and Japanese breakfasts are guest favorites. Travelers looking for a traditional ryokan closer to the city center might want to compare rates with Ohanabo, a mid-range property adjacent to Higashi Honganji temple.
Located in historic Higashiyama Shichijo and a seven-minute drive to Kyoto Station, the Hyatt Regency Kyoto is a 189-room luxury hotel with minimalistic decor inspired by traditional Japanese design. Rooms are spacious and simple with light-wood detailing and generous granite bathrooms with a large wet-room shower and a separate bathtub. There's a range of upscale amenities, including fitness classes, a spa, and a plethora of on-site restaurants offering different decor and cuisines. Guests rave about the impeccable service. Travelers looking for a similarly luxurious hotel closer to Kyoto Station should try the Hotel Granvia Kyoto.
Located in historic Higashiyama Shichijo and a seven-minute drive to Kyoto Station, the Hyatt Regency Kyoto is a 189-room luxury hotel with minimalistic decor inspired by traditional Japanese design. Rooms are spacious and simple with light-wood detailing and generous granite bathrooms with a large wet-room shower and a separate bathtub. There's a range of upscale amenities, including fitness classes, a spa, and a plethora of on-site restaurants offering different decor and cuisines. Guests rave about the impeccable service. Travelers looking for a similarly luxurious hotel closer to Kyoto Station should try the Hotel Granvia Kyoto.
The best thing about the 25-room Maifukan is its location in the center of romantic and historic Gion, within walking distance of several tourist sights. Though advertised as an upscale hotel, it's closer to mid-range decor here is bland and outdated. The traditional Japanese-style guest rooms offer more charm and atmosphere than the drab Western-style ones, but the plastic prefab Japanese-style bathrooms are a disappointment. The on-site French restaurant is a highlight, and the traditional Kyoto-style breakfast (for a fee) gets enthusiastic reviews. Travelers not fussy about location should compare rates at the upscale Westin Miyako Kyoto, which features indoor and outdoor pools, several on-site restaurants, a spa, gym, tennis courts, and a Japanese garden.
The best thing about the 25-room Maifukan is its location in the center of romantic and historic Gion, within walking distance of several tourist sights. Though advertised as an upscale hotel, it's closer to mid-range decor here is bland and outdated. The traditional Japanese-style guest rooms offer more charm and atmosphere than the drab Western-style ones, but the plastic prefab Japanese-style bathrooms are a disappointment. The on-site French restaurant is a highlight, and the traditional Kyoto-style breakfast (for a fee) gets enthusiastic reviews. Travelers not fussy about location should compare rates at the upscale Westin Miyako Kyoto, which features indoor and outdoor pools, several on-site restaurants, a spa, gym, tennis courts, and a Japanese garden.
