Hiiragiya vs Dormy Inn Premium Kyoto Ekimae

Both Dormy Inn Premium Kyoto Ekimae and Hiiragiya are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Hiiragiya is preferred by most writers compared to Dormy Inn Premium Kyoto Ekimae. Hiiragiya comes in at #3 in Kyoto with positive reviews from 9 publications including Star Service, Oyster and Fodor's.

Hiiragiya

Tripexpert score:

8 / 10

Location: 277 Nakahakusancho, Huyacho Anekoji-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8094

Price:

From $904 /night

Amenities:

Hot Tub
Free Internet
Room Service
Concierge
Restaurant
Multilingual

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Expert reviews:

Insight Guides

"A well-known and timeless ryokan, dating from the mid-19th century. Expensive, but a Kyoto experience."

Travel + Leisure

"Among Kyoto’s most illustrious ryokan... this 145-year-old staple includes a kaiseki dinner served in your room." Full review

Time Out

"Much has been written about Hiiragiya since it opened in 1861, usually rich with superlatives. Along with its cross-street neighbour Tawaraya, it’s considered the city’s greatest ryokan." Full review

Star Service

"This hostelry is widely acknowledged as one of the best traditional ryokan in Japan, a claim shared with the Tawaraya directly across the narrow street." Full review

Room 14, a favorite of Kawabata, is among the most requested.

Oyster

4.0

"With a history dating back to 1818, the luxury Hiiragiya is a Japanese inn ("ryokan") located in the middle of Kyoto that takes pride in upholding traditional customs." Full review

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