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Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo vs Hiiragiya
Hiiragiya and New Miyako Hotel are both praised by expert writers. On balance, Hiiragiya ranks significantly higher than New Miyako Hotel. Hiiragiya ranks #3 in Kyoto with positive reviews from 9 reviewers like Star Service, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Frommer's
Fodor's
Star Service
Oyster
Michelin Guide
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 601-8412
From $81 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Sister hotel to the famous Westin Miyako in eastern Kyoto, this is a popular choice near Kyoto Station due to its location near the terminus of both the Shinkansen and Kintetsu trains."
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Fodor's
"This gleaming white edifice with two protruding wings looks like it would be at home in any American city."
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Star Service
"Located 200 meters southwest of Kyoto Station's Hachijo exit, this property is a utilitarian powerhouse compared to its upscale sister, the incomparable Westin Miyako."
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i
Many staffmembers here speak limited English, and special requests can often fall by the wayside.
Oyster
3.0
"New Miyako Hotel is a large, upper-middle-range property with close to a
thousand rooms in a convenient location next to Kyoto station."
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i
The interior of the hotel have a distinct corporate chain vibe, but rooms are spacious, with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Train noise can be a problem in some rooms -- and light sleepers might want to choose rooms facing the courtyard, which are quieter.
Michelin Guide
"The decor differs floor to floor, but comes with a modern sensibility."
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Hiiragiya
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Star Service
Oyster
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277 Nakahakusancho, Huyacho Anekoji-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8094
From $904 /night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
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."
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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."
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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."
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i
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."
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