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Reviews of HIZ HOTEL Gion-Shirakawa 3 stars

605-0025 Kyoto, Kyoto, 502 tsutsumicho, higashiyama-ku, Japan

#416 of 691 hotels in Kyoto

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Review score

Based on 556 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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Showing 151 – 175

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy hotel. The walls are very thin and you can hear every step of others rooms and certain noises. The windows are covered with a panel which is quite depressing as there is no view outside of window.

    Nice rooms and location is great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    9.0
    Quiet neighbourhood and still walking distance to all the main attractions.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Bigger than what I was expecting and has the best toilet! Shower/bathtub was great too with its own heater. Washing machine was a bonus. Host were exceptional.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    10
    Great room with various amenities, covenient location that is walkable from most places
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Unsure of whether we were supposed to sort the trash and then dispose of it ourselves at the front of the accommodation.

    The bathroom heater was amazing. It not only kept the bathroom warm, but also dried our clothes really quickly. Quite an innovative addition that we did not see in most other accommodations. Staff were extremely helpful in assisting us when we were trying to figure out directions to places we wanted to visit. Quite a convenient walk from the subway entrance as well, flat roads are easy to navigate. Also walking distance from Gion street and one of the shrines.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The sofa for one extra person has a metallic bar in it. It didn’t bother me, but if you have back issues you may want to sleep on a bed.

    The room itself was nice, and there was a washing machine in the room. We slept well overall, and the hotel is in a nice location. The staff was also very responsive via email.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    9.0
    Overall very satisfaction!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The receptionist not a local, hence not very well known about the Japan route.

    Very neat and clean room, everything have and convenient for travellers in the room, can see the care of the owner thru the entire room design. Close to many attractions such as Gion street, Kiyomizudera, train station and have few nice restaurants just 2 min walk from the hotel..The river near the hotel have great feeling especially during the morning walk. Recommended!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    very strategic hotel near higashiyama station. very spacious room with separate kitchen. also have very friendly staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location, well-appointed rooms with some minor issues.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Some rooms are a different shape from the pictures currently provided and I think ours was slightly worse as a result. Also the fold-out bed was atrocious.

    Location is superb. Easy enough stroll down to Gion/Pontocho or up onto the hill and temples. The two closest stations can get you to all the best spots in Kyoto (that aren't in walking range) within 30 minutes. The room itself had a lot of facilities that would be very useful in the middle of a trip but we didn't need.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was asked to pay a Tax fee upon arrival?

    Huge rooms, the best shower I've had in Japan, convenient check in and check out, rooms also come with a washing machine and Kitchen. No dryer unfortunately but there is a laundromat just 50mtrs down the road

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is a bit far from kyoto station if you have planned a lot of day trips from kyoto

    Love the size of the rooms, and having a washing machine and kitchen in room

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Love the size of the room! I love that it has a living area, an equipped kitchen, a washer, and a nice bathroom.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    10
    Very nice stay, good value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    very minor imperfections: no hook or bar in bathroom for towel and clothing, can add a few coat hangers near the door too, and maybe the kitchenette area should use hard flooring instead of carpet.

    convenient but quiet location, spacious room completed with kitchenette and washing machine, all that travelers looking for.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    10
    Excellent value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very spacious. I accidentally booked at the other HIZ location in Kyoto and the staff member was very friendly and helped me in getting a refund and changing the booking to this location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious room, friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    no room cleaning service, sometimes our trash was not cleared and left outside our door for a few days

    fantastic location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Walls are very thin so if you’re a light sleeper perhaps this place isn’t for you. Loved the washing machine and dry room in each apartment.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    10
    Stay here and you wont regret it😁
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is big and has a washer, a mini fridge and a microwave. You can cook too if you want because its got an electric stove. It felt like an apartment rather than a hotel, which is awesome. And its close to most of the main touristy locations.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The washing machine was hard to operate even though there was an instruction, it wasnt very clear. There is no hook for towels in the bathroom!

    The room is quite spacious and the bathroom is big! Toilet has heater and bidet. The kitchen is nice and functional, washing machine is a great addition to the room. Bed was comfy and we had a balcony! Great location 2min walk to bus stop and restaurants/shops.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is rather small for a large group.

    The area is beautiful, especially at night. It is very scenic and there are many photo spots. It is also relatively close to the subway line.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room is nice, large compared to other hotels in Japan. Good lighting, comfortable bed, complete with cooking and eating utensils and also washing machine. It's walkable to Gion but you can also take a bus. What makes me appreciate it more is the staff. We arrived past 10PM and she still waited for us.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Facilities and spacious room.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property is very near to Higashiyama Station. Room is adequate enough for 3 adults & 1 kid. Within walking distance to Kiyomizu Dera

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Traditional themed hotel. Out of 4 guest houses we booked, this is the nearest one to station (Higashiyama st). Spacious and well-equipped for the tourists. They provide a complete guide for using electronics and importantly, the luggage storage service is a helpful and kind gesture. Overall, had a great stay here.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    10
    accessible and affordable. highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    highly recommended very accessible and affordable

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    a very good hotel, easy access from train station and facilities are great! you can store luggage at the hotel before and after check out, the only downside thing from our stay was no-staff to ask for.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is very clean and convenient. Near to 24 hour family mart, Fresco and also train station.

    Stayed in December 2023

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