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Hoshinoya Kyoto vs The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

HOSHINOYA Kyoto and The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, HOSHINOYA Kyoto is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo. HOSHINOYA Kyoto comes in at 82 with positive reviews from 6 publications such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.

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 Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
7 / 10
Higashiiru Kawaramachi Sanjodori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8004
From $53 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Oyster Oyster
3.0
"The 172-room upper-middle-range Royal Park Hotel is located in the heart of Kyoto within walking distance of popular attractions, restaurants, and public transportation." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"With its modern exterior design, Royal Park Hotel Kyoto is in a prime spot near the Kawaramachi Sanjo intersection." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The Royal Park has a super-convenient location, with lots of shops and restaurants within easy walking distance. The hotel has a boutique-business feel, and rooms are larger than most in the city." Full review