Reviews of KYOTO GION HOTEL 4 stars
605-0084 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku Kiyomotocho 354-6, Japan
#489 of 691 hotels in Kyoto
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 427 hotel reviews
8.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.4
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Comfort
8.6
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
8.3
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Staff
8.5
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Value for money
8.4
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Free WiFi
8.0
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Reviewed: 9 April 2025
Lucie
Canada11 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Good stay at affordable price”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The property was clean and comfortable, although the room was very small, but that is par for the course in Japan. Location was great - close to public transit and surrounded by restaurants and convenience stores but best of all located in the traditional geisha district.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 6 April 2025
Manon
France13 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“A good hotel for a stay in Kyoto”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very good location in the center of Gion district with many restaurants around and near some of the tourists spots and the shopping streets (Kawaramachi, Teramachi…). Also close to bus stops (including the one that goes to Kinkakuji) and subway station (Keihan Line, Tozai Line and Hankyu Line on the other side of the bridge) A good room with a touch of traditional style, not that big but well organized and clean with very good coffee and other hotel necessities (including a skincare set).
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 5 April 2025
Dominique
Australia49 reviews9.0“So close to all the beauty of Gion yet very peaceful & quiet accommodation.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Wonderful location, nice & clean. Very quiet
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 29 March 2025
Nathanael
Australia1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very much enjoyed the location and quality of the room and the service!
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 27 March 2025
Maria
Greece9 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was not clean enough and the cleaning service was almost inexistent
Excellent location!
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 25 March 2025
Taiana
France41 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Strategia location, great facilities and personnel.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I loved the location, it’s near everything. Staff is Very Lovely and helpful and the hotel facilities make you really feel you are in Japan.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 23 March 2025
Melisa
United States16 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Excellent. Great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
All good
Very clean and simple. Staff was very helpful. Slightly bigger room than expected.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 13 March 2025
Bruno
Brazil22 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Good spot for a few days”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Good location, friendly staff, and cozy room
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 7 March 2025
Jess
Australia3 reviews9.0“Great location and a peaceful night’s sleep.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was small - it was not a problem for me as a solo traveller but would not have had room for luggage for more than one person.
In a great location, walking distance to gion-shijo station and despite being close to busy areas, bars and restaurants it was very quiet. Staff were very helpful and friendly at all times. The room had great aesthetics and was peaceful. The bed was the most comfortable I have slept on in Japan.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 9 February 2025
Perdis
Australia5 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Accomodation was perfect and is a great spot but reception wasn’t very friendly and barely ever at the desk.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 8 February 2025
Cheryl
Australia35 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Well recommended and convenient”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The lift is slow. Be sure to show Taxis the exact address and hotel name, confusions are costly
The location is close to all the excitement and tradition of Gion but quiet. The laundry room is a good addition a few automatic, detergent dispersing, washer dryers 4x 100y coins. The room was well laid out and well equipped, The size is reasonable once you have adjusted to Japanese room dimensions! Met all needs and felt safe. A Lawsons almost next door with helpful staff.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 26 January 2025
Anne
Japan34 reviews5 helpful votes7.0“Very convenient location but the room was clean but uncomfortable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
I have never slept in such a hard, uncomfortable bed in my life. Even the younger people in my traveling party complained of backache and discomfort. Also, as is often the case in Japan cities, the room was a tight squeezxe.
Location, location, location!!! Perfect, central spot for everyting in Gion and transportation. The cleanliness of the room was also perfect. Having a convenience store right next door, a train station a short walk away, and a coffee shop on the corner was very convenient.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 10 January 2025
Kavita
Australia10 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Located near the gion district, the hotel has a modern, yet traditional feel to it. I was very impressed with the size of the bathroom as it was a decent size! We also utilised the microwaves and the washing machine. The staff were very kind as well.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 5 January 2025
Lena
Austria23 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Excellent stay in Gion”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
For being in Japan, the room was quite dusty
Great small hotel tucked away in an alley in Gion, yet still very quiet at night.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 3 January 2025
Juan
United States4 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Calm and peaceful hotel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Limited English proficiency although hotel made a strong effort to communicate. Laundry machines left my clothing damped.
Location to the river, shopping and entertainment. Clean and easy to find.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 2 January 2025
Chelsea
United States3 reviews8.0“Very good experience and would recommend.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The toilet room had dust around the sliding door. There was no trash can in the toilet room, nor towels or soap.
Location was great, room was comfortable. Bathroom was very nice.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 26 December 2024
Christina
Australia7 reviews7.0“Location was very convenient,”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The mattress where hard and my partner complained of springs coming through the bed
Location room was clean
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 25 December 2024
Anastasia
Greece3 reviews7.0“very small room but the worst thing was that there was no window to ventilate the room also the room service only change”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
very small room but the worst thing was that there was no window to ventilate the room also the room service only changed towels nothing else the bathroom was full of hairs on the floor and the maids never vacuumed
Nice location
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 16 December 2024
Sarah
United States1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location! I would not hesitate to book this hotel again. And the staff was super helpful with shipping our luggage to Osaka.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 11 December 2024
Danae
Australia3 reviews8.0“Good place to stay within walking distance of shrines and CBD”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bed was really firm and we were situated near the red light district and heard a lot of what was happening outside such as drunken people.
Clean hotel room and had a nice vibe. Loved the tea and coffee provided as well as the fabric spray.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 29 November 2024
Bob
Australia7 reviews9.0“Would stay again!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Lack of window coverings to reduce light
Location, quiet, large enough well layed out room.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 15 November 2024
Masiclat
United States3 reviews8.0“Great location, greater staff. Damp AC smell only when you turn it on.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bed wasn’t that comfortable and we had our AC on and it smelt like feet/dampness. We left our AC on for a bit to try to rid the smell out. It kinda worked but wasn’t a deal breaker because the staff were so wonderful and accommodating. It would be 10/10 if the smell wasn’t in the room. But we would stay again!
The staff was so accommodating and great. We loved the bathroom and toilet.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 11 November 2024
Thomas
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Perfect option for my trip to Kyoto. Excellent location and cute style.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The windows did not have a blackout option, either curtains or blinds. No breakfast provided.
Excellent location with functional service and cute Japanese style
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 1 November 2024
Wendy
Canada10 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Not a lot of washing machines available and they are dual with dryers, so it didn't completely dry our clothes.
Really liked the style of the room, it was a bit modern mixed with Japanese heritage, such as the 'bedroom' part of the room was elevated and had tatami like flooring. Also liked that the toilet and bath was separate. The bathroom also had a 'dryer' setting, so after washing our clothes in the laundry, we hung our clothes in the bathroom for a fuller dry.
Stayed in October 2024
