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Hotel Gimmond Kyoto vs The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

Both hotels are rated highly by writers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel Gimmond Kyoto. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is ranked #5 in Kyoto with approval from 5 sources including Fodor's, The Telegraph and Frommer's.

Hotel Gimmond Kyoto
Hotel Gimmond Kyoto
7 / 10
Takakura-Oike-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8015
From $29 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking Rooms
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This small hotel on Oike Dori was built some 30 years ago, but it achieves an even older ambience in its lobby with the clever use of antique-looking lighting and decor." Full review
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Simple rooms are soundproof, but I still think those that face away from Oike Dori are quieter; ask for one on a higher floor.
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A Western-style hotel that is very well located on the main shopping street and just round the corner from the Kyoto Museum."
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
"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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