The ScreenvsHotel Chourakukan
Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Screen scores significantly better than Hotel Chorakukan. The Screen is ranked #14 in Kyoto with approval from 5 reviews such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
The Screen
 Frommer's
 Fodor's
 Michelin Guide
 Travel + Leisure
 Time Out
 Michelin Guide
640-1 Shimogoryomae-cho, Tera-machi, Maruta-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-0995 
From $281/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "If you prefer small hotels and contemporary design, you might enjoy staying at this strikingly modern yet inviting hotel." Full review
 "This boutique hotel has gained a foothold in this competitive market thanks to its chic interiors." Full review
 "All have a distinctive, modern feel; some feature walls covered with Nishijin silk, others are all white." 
 "Billed as Kyoto’s first design hotel, the property opened in 2007 with 13 unique rooms: No. 201 has a sexy red, black, and white scheme." Full review
 "Kyoto’s first boutique hotel is a playground of modern design with 13 unique rooms from 13 different creators." Full review
 "It’s a hybrid style, somewhere between a traditional ryokan and a modern design boutique...with thirteen rooms by thirteen different designers, it’s meant to provide a subtly different experience " Full review
Hotel Chourakukan
 Time Out
 Michelin Guide
604 Maruyamacho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0071
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Restaurant
 - Free Parking
 
 "Sumptuous furnishings include a real log fire, a wood and brick interior, and jacuzzi baths with views of Maruyama Park. The Chourakukan lies somewhere between a boutique hotel and a rental apartment." Full review
 "There are many sights to see, including the Victorian dining room, rococo style afternoon tea, luxury tea ceremony room and others." Full review