Seikoro RyokanvsFour Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Both Seikoro Inn and Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is the choice of most professionals compared to Seikoro Inn. Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is ranked #9 in Kyoto with accolades from 5 publications such as Lonely Planet, Forbes Travel Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
Seikoro Ryokan
Frommer's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
467 Nishi Tachibanacho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0907
From $350/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Frommer's "This ryokan just east of the Kamo River was established in 1831, with the present building dating from a century ago." Full review
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The staff is warm and welcoming and will prepare Western breakfasts on request.
Oyster4.0
"Outside the city center near the Kamo River, the upscale Seikoro Inn is a "ryokan," a traditional Japanese inn with dedicated in-room service, communal baths, and guidelines." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The Seikōrō is a classic ryokan with a grandly decorated lobby." Full review
Michelin Guide "Situated a short walk from Kyoto’s Kamo River, Seikoro Ryokan would be a fine choice for anyone new to the traditional Japanese style of lodging. Guests enjoy comfortable rooms with..." 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
