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Hoshinoya Kyoto vs The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

HOSHINOYA Kyoto and The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto scores significantly better than HOSHINOYA Kyoto. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto scores 93 with approval from 10 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.

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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The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
9 / 10
Kamogawa Nijo-Ohashi Hotori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-0902, Japan
From $717 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Its downtown location right beside the Kamo River complete with a small landscape garden, is the best feature of this 40-year-old property." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"While not in the heart of town, this new property, based on a Japanese genji novel, sits on the banks of the Kanogawa River overlooking the Higashiyama Sanju Roppo mountains." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Opened in late 2014." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The brand-new Ritz-Carlton is an oasis of luxury that commands perhaps the finest views of any hotel in the city." Full review
Wallpaper Wallpaper
"One of the most beautiful cities in the country, best-known for its architecture, history, ancient temples and peaceful zen gardens, Kyoto is top of the list for anyone visiting Japan." Full review
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