Hotel Granvia Kyoto vs Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Honganji
Both hotels are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Hotel Granvia Kyoto ranks significantly better than Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Honganji. Hotel Granvia Kyoto has a TripExpert Score of 90 with praise from 8 publications such as Lonely Planet, Oyster and Fodor's.
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
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901 Higashi Shiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8216
From $78 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"If you've only got a night or two in Kyoto, there's nothing as convenient as the 535-room Western-style Granvia, which sits, literally, on top of Kyoto Station."
Fodor's
"A fusion of ultramodern design with traditional Japanese style is what you'll find at this popular hotel above Kyoto Station."
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Time Out
"The Granvia has one great advantage to brag about, over other hotels: most of the city’s buses, trains and subways stop only a few metres away from its front door."
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Star Service
"The hotel itself rises 15 stories, with its lobby sheltered under an abstract geodesic skylight and stilted over a shopping arcade."
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Michelin Guide
"The many banquet rooms and restaurants make this a popular hotel, which is linked directly to Kyoto Station."
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Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Honganji
228 Butsuguyacho Aburanokoji Hanayacho Sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8347
From $0 /night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Fodor's
"Traditional architecture and attractive tatami rooms, baths included, are among the draws at this popular property in Honganji's quiet temple area."
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Oyster
Mid-Range
"The charming, mid-range Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura presents itself as a classic Japanese inn."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This new ryokan, a relatively short walk from Kyoto Station, has clean, efficient rooms as well as a variety of traveller-friendly extras."
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