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Karasuma Kyoto Hotel vs The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Both Karasuma Kyoto Hotel and The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto are praised by professional travelers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto ranks significantly better than Karasuma Kyoto Hotel. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto comes in at #2 in Kyoto with approval from 10 sources such as Fodor's, The Telegraph and Michelin Guide.
Karasuma Kyoto Hotel
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
Karasuma Shijo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8412
From $25 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"This busy place occupies the middle ground between a business hotel and a standard hotel, with clean, well-maintained rooms. It’s very popular with business people and travellers."
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DK Eyewitness
"Great location in the heart of the business district, with clean, spacious, and simple Western-style rooms (there are a few Japanese-style rooms, but not many)."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Located in downtown Kyoto near the intersection of two major subway lines, the 244-room, mid-range Karasuma Kyoto Hotel is well situated for both tourists and business travelers."
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The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Frommer's
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Wallpaper
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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
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."
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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."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Opened in late 2014."
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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."
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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."
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