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Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo vs Hoshinoya Kyoto

Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, HOSHINOYA Kyoto scores slightly better than New Miyako Hotel. HOSHINOYA Kyoto comes in at 82 with endorsements from 6 reviews like Condé Nast Traveler, Gayot and Travel + Leisure.

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
7 / 10
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
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Frommer's 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." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This gleaming white edifice with two protruding wings looks like it would be at home in any American city." Full review
Star Service 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." Full review
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Many staffmembers here speak limited English, and special requests can often fall by the wayside.
Oyster 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." Full review
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 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 Michelin Guide
"The decor differs floor to floor, but comes with a modern sensibility." Full review
Hoshinoya Kyoto
Hoshinoya Kyoto
8 / 10
11-2 Genrokuzancho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 616-0007
From $645 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Arashiyama neighborhood of Kyoto, full of bamboo groves and Zen temples, is the site of the city’s newest—and most exquisite—ryokan, or traditional inn." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Quaint and authentic, this traditional ryokan inspires guests with its Japanese style while keeping the modern comforts of home readily available." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"This hybrid ryokan-hotel, a series of low buildings inspired by traditional Japanese houses, clings to the banks above the Hozugawa River in the temple-rich Arashiyama district." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Tastefully contemporary, this charming boutique hotel is unique among Kyoto's many traditional inns."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"A tranquil, traditionally-styled but luxurious escape in woods reached by a riverboat, on the edge of Kyoto. A range of free activities include a tea-drinking ceremony." Full review
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