Karasuma Kyoto HotelvsFour Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Both Karasuma Kyoto Hotel and Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto are praised by experts. On balance, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto scores significantly better than Karasuma Kyoto Hotel. Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto comes in at #9 in Kyoto with recommendations from 5 reviews like Forbes Travel Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
Karasuma Kyoto Hotel
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
Karasuma Shijo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8412
From $25/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "This busy place occupies the middle ground between a business hotel and a standard hotel, with clean, well-maintained rooms. It’s very popular with business people and travellers." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Great location in the heart of the business district, with clean, spacious, and simple Western-style rooms (there are a few Japanese-style rooms, but not many)."
OysterMid-Range
"Located in downtown Kyoto near the intersection of two major subway lines, the 244-room, mid-range Karasuma Kyoto Hotel is well situated for both tourists and business travelers." Full review
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
445-3 Myohoin Maekawacho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0932, Kyoto Prefecture
From $631/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "Traditionally inspired property conveniently location in Kyoto’s vibrant temple district with some of the city’s largest guest rooms." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Wows from the moment of arrival until you bid it a fond farewell, with self-assured service, wonderfully calming interiors, sensational gardens and a spa so sublime it’s a destination in its own right." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Editor's Pick: Hot List 2017." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Japan’s former capital city, Kyoto has
long attracted visitors from both near and far." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Tucked away at the back of this luxurious property is an 800-year-old pond garden that’s home to cherry trees, carp, turtles, herons, a pagoda, and a Jizo statue said to have been there since the Edo period"
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Extravagant and contemporary yet restrained and traditional, Four Seasons is an impressive new luxury hotel." Full review
Fodor's "Nestled in the foothills of the Eastern Mountains, the Four Seasons is a seven-minute walk from the Kyoto National Museum and some of Kyoto’s popular temples. All rooms offer views of the..." Full review
Afar Magazine "In an area rife with traditional, minimalist ryokans, the Four Seasons Kyoto is a spectacle of grandeur. The opulence is subtle, however, camouflaged by clean, Zen-like style. At the..." Full review
