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Ranzan-an Inn

5 of 5 stars
ozhead 2 contributions
Los Angeles, California
Jul 14, 2009

The Ranzan Hotel is in the Arashiyama area of Kyoto, on the banks of a beautiful river where the river comes out of a gorge from the mountains. The hotel has both Japanese- and western-style rooms (the former with tatami mats on the floor and futons, the latter with western-style beds). It is built around a garden courtyard that is... more

Ryokan Shimizu

4 of 5 stars
catinthesun 6 contributions
california
Jul 14, 2009

Conveniently located a few block away from Kyoto Station, this little inn is clean, comfortable, and the people are very nice and speak very good English. I had a tiny little room (that was converted from a staff room) that has no en suite bath, but the bathroom just down the hallway was practically all mine. And they prepare a... more

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

4 of 5 stars
magnes18 9 contributions
London
Jul 14, 2009

Let me first start by saying that I don't think there are much nicer hotels in Kyoto except maybe the Granvia (part of the train station) or the Hyattt (badly located). Hotel: The hotel is well located and you have nice views to the mountains and there are nice walks not far from the hotel. The lobby area is nice,... more

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