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Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER features a fitness centre, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Kyoto. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. The property is 600 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum, and within 1.1 km of the city centre. It was beautiful! Was great coming home from a long day out to a clean and comfortable oasis. Gym facility has everything you need and their staff are very friendly. Laundromat had a number of machines and staff were prompt to empty any unattended machines if notified. The rooms were spacious and so luxurious

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9.2
Superb
1,447 reviews
Price from
US$401
per night

Located in Kyoto and with Kyoto Station reachable within less than 1 km, Dusit Thani Kyoto provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a bar. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a fitness centre, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

The hotel offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub. Amazing service and ammenities

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9.3
Superb
1,451 reviews
Price from
US$429
per night

In a prime location in the centre of Kyoto, Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho is within 1.7 km of Kyoto Station and 1.8 km of TKP Garden City Kyoto. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar. Private parking is available on site. The staff were extremely polite and attentive. The facilities were wonderful, and we were impressed by the number of things they offer during the day. We also enjoyed the breakfast a lot. All kinds of options were available, and everything was kept tidy at all times.

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9.2
Superb
1,296 reviews
Price from
US$253
per night

Attractively situated in Kyoto, The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 200 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum. Modern facilities! Fantastic location 1 minute walk distance to the JR station

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9.2
Superb
2,241 reviews
Price from
US$370
per night

The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa by Hulic features a restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and shared lounge in Kyoto. The property is located 1.3 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 1.6 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.1 km from Shoren-in Temple. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. Perfect place in the city center, the room was big, clean, breakfast was delicious, absolutely nothing to complain about

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9.2
Superb
4,250 reviews
Price from
US$292
per night

Ace Hotel Kyoto features free bikes, fitness centre, a garden and terrace in Kyoto. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides an ATM, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. Great location in the heart of the city with a fabulous map with staff recommendations for restaurants and attractions marked getting us off the tourist routes. Good bar and well equipped gym.

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9.2
Superb
2,229 reviews
Price from
US$503
per night

GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO has a fitness centre, garden, a restaurant and bar in Kyoto. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 1.8 km from the city centre and 400 metres from Gion Shijo Station. What not to like? Recommend hotel

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9.2
Superb
2,895 reviews
Price from
US$409
per night

The Thousand Kyoto features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. Private parking is available on site. Loved everything! Sooo conveniently located. Lots of bus routes and trains. The Shinkansen station is also there. Very big room and bathroom. Amazing water pressure and water is hot instantly. Such good showers ahhhh. Also love the PJs they give and if you need anything, a robot will deliver it to your room. Staff is so friendly and helpful. Breakfast was fantastic as well. I’m so sad to be leaving this hotel!

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9.4
Superb
2,547 reviews
Price from
US$465
per night

Awarded two pavilions by the Michelin Guide 2020, Hotel Alza Kyoto is situated near the Kamo River and within Gion District, a 2-minute walk from Sanjo Station. Some rooms feature the views of Kamo River and the kawadoko, an outdoor deck over the river for guests to enjoy seasonal views. Free luggage storage is available at the 24-hour front desk. Super friendly staff Breakfasts in a private space with friends staying in the same hotel Possibility to eat own food from the market in a private space Location

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9.2
Superb
1,372 reviews
Price from
US$316
per night

Open from September 2017, The Celestine Kyoto Gion is set in Kyoto, a 10-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station. Guests can walk to Kiyomizu-dera Temple in 15 minutes from the property. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and private paid parking is available on site.The property provides a pick-up service from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit to Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion. Beautiful hotel, great facilities but the staff made it perfect, Aya went above & beyond for us

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9.2
Superb
1,948 reviews
Price from
US$549
per night

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