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Reviews of Marufukuro This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

600-8126 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Kagiya cho 342, Japan

#10 of 688 hotels in Kyoto

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 146 hotel reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free Wifi

    9.7

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  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    night snack menu and breakfast menu(japanese) need to be changed daily. same menu and meals while staying. …

    all different lounges are awesome

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed here for one night as a special treat, but wish we could have stayed longer. This hotel is in a former Nintendo office and warehouse and there are subtle nods to Nintendo throughout the building. The staff are very happy to help. The rooms are immaculate and roomy and the vibe is phenomenal. Wholly recommend!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2025

    10
    An incredible, historical experience in a quiet part of town, not to be missed!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A wonderful relaxing stay with class and elegance and lovely surprises along the way. A beautiful historical building with a ton of charm and the opportunity to stay in the residence of the Nintendo founder and second CEO.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing property, filled with the rich history of Nintendo.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff were so attentive and helpful and couldn’t do enough to help. Made us feel very welcome. Hotel was beautiful and stylish

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Balcony King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly staff! The hotel itself is absolutely gorgeous and the rooms were very clean! The free bar and library are an amazing extra also.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2025

    10
    Great staff,great room,great meal.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room with Lounge Access - designed by Tadao Ando
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The receptionist was really professional. When he found out I’m a big Nintendo fan, he recommended a room with lots of Nintendo touches. He also took the time to share some history about the building and details about the room. On top of that, his effortless charm made him a true gentleman. It was a fantastic place.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2025

    10
    Perfect place to stay in Kyoto for any Nintendo history buff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little expensive, but worth it to experience it.

    The room was incredible, with awesome Nintendo history.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The staff is amazing!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2025

    10
    Great ambience, great food, great design, great coziness. (even greater if you're Nintendo fan)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Lounge Access - designed by Tadao Ando
    • Stayed 1 night

    I expected more elements of Nintendo (e.g. historic pictures, decade-ago working documents regarding game design, introduction/history sharing through more decorations or a page on TV menu) than only a library. Also, I would expect more connections with other Nintendo spots (for example, this is a Nintendo trip for me, which I headed to Nintendo Museum and USJ after checking out from this hotel. That would be great if there could be a shuttle bus or at least a general map or suggested routes provided by the hotel but there's not. That would be even greater if the hotel would consider having partnership promotion with other Nintendo spots and provide combo options.)

    Classy. Cozy. Great ambience with good design. Good outlook. Excellent food and beverage (no matter the paid breakfast or the complimentary 24-hour bar with great snacks like ham and sorbet). Offering a good mood and atmosphere related to Nintendo (as a former office).

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None.

    The people and the architecture. Great hospitality!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2024

    10
    Amazing experience in Kyoto
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, staff is amazing, such hard working and kind people that go above and beyond in every interaction. Loved it all. Don’t hesitate just book

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Balcony King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Spacious and exceptionally maintained.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2024

    10
    A wonderful stay in a historical building
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were construction noises during the day as there are works happening right opposite the hotel.

    Beautiful location by the Kamo river, makes you feel like you’re living the zen Kyoto life. The staff is excellent and goes above and beyond to ensure a comfortable stay (shout out to Cho-san for his kindness and ever present smile). The complimentary in room amenities are very generous. And of course, being Nintendo we loved winding down in the Library Bar after the days exploring was done.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2024

    10
    Best sleep of our trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Marufukuro is a beautifully appointed hotel in a quiet neighbourhood of Kyoto. It is close to buses and subway stations and is about 20 mins walk from Kyoto main station so it is a very convenient location. The hotel is decorated with classic mid century modern furniture and has retained much of the original features of the Nintendo offices. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here, the guest only lounge is a relaxing space to spend an evening and the bed was the most comfortable of our entire trip. The rooms are very spacious compared to average Japanese hotel rooms. It is at a higher price point than we are usually comfortable with but as it was a special occasion for us we splashed out. Everything is luxurious and well considered, so the pricing does reflect the offering. There are snacks and beverages offered at no extra cost and various amenities available including complimentary access to a local onsen. Staff were a delight to deal with and were very helpful.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2024

    10
    The best hotel of our trip to Japan
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room with Lounge Access - designed by Tadao Ando
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pillows would probably be the only complaint, but still managed to sleep. Just not the style I prefer.

    Easy walk from Kyoto station (10mins), quiet area but still has everything you need close by. Staff were amazing and friendly. The room was massive and so was the bed. The things included with your room, amazing!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2024

    10
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room with Lounge Access - designed by Tadao Ando
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fabulous staff, wonderful ammenities including snacks and drinks throughout the stay.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2024

    10
    Marafukuro was truly magical. A must visit for Nintendo fans!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Balcony King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything about my stay at Marufukuro was exceptional. The staff was incredibly kind, the amenities were top-notch, the rooms were beautiful and my dinner at the hotel restaurant was one of the best meals of my entire trip to Kyoto. Not only would I absolutely stay here again, I've already recommended it to friends and family as well. The library, the bar, the snacks provided... everything was perfect! Thank you to the entire staff of Marafukuro for making my stay such a pleasant one and I look forward to visiting again one day! PS: If you're staying here, make sure to book one of the balcony rooms. The view was perfect to watch the sunrise and sunset!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2024

    10
    An exceptional hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    An absolutely stunning hotel with lovely staff, wonderful complimentary snacks and drinks, and a library and bar that is to die for. The food is some of the best I’ve ever eaten, I will be dreaming of the scrambled eggs and seaweed for years to come. The Nintendo connection is the cherry on top. Super.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2024

    10
    highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Balcony King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    everything was great

    We have really enjoyed staying here. Outstanding experience. Small, but very cozy. Great attention to all the details. Not only for Nintendo fans, but in general a great taste of an japanese art deco era. They have complimentary very good selection of drinks. Nice breakfast. And the most importantly, the outstanding welcoming, charmfull and helpful staff. Also all stuff speaks fluently english.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room with Lounge Access - designed by Tadao Ando
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely everything. The library, the restaurant, the rooms. It was THE best hotel I ever had the pleasure of staying.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2024

    10
    Best place to stay in Kyoto!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Balcony King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn't like that it didn't have an elevator.

    The hotel was extremely amazing and the location is the perfect distance to any Kyoto attractions. The front desk staff are so courteous, informative, and very professional. Lastly the Japanese breakfast was outstanding! Thank you all for the perfect stay!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2024

    10
    I must to say the hotel staff are very polite and helpful. After I check out, I lost my wallet in taxi, one of the hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I really enjoyed the hotel atmosphere. The hotel was the Japanese company. Nowadays it renovated as a unique and historical hotel. I hope I can come back again one day.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    none

    a wonderful place with wonderful vib and wines, foods ...... sure will come again.

    Stayed in July 2024

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