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Hotel Okura Kyoto vs Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Both properties are rated very highly by writers. Overall, Kyoto Hotel Okura is the choice of most professionals compared to New Miyako Hotel. Kyoto Hotel Okura comes in at #6 in Kyoto with accolades from 9 sources including Star Service, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.

Hotel Okura Kyoto
Hotel Okura Kyoto
8 / 10
537-4 Ichinofunairicho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8558
From $99 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Centrally located, the hotel is close to the shopping district of Shijo-Kawaramachi, but still has pretty views of the mountains beyond the city from many of the bedroom windows."
Time Out Time Out
"It can boast of being the tallest in the area, with 17 floors, but the best reason to stay is the location, above a subway station in the Down-town district." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Across from the Kyoto City Office, this hotel is 3.5 kilometers north of Kyoto Station and has basement-level access to the Kyoto-Shiyakusho-mae subway station." Full review
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Corner Deluxe rooms are the most popular requests from repeat guests as they are larger and have dual views.
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"One of the tallest buildings in Kyoto, the 322-room Kyoto Hotel Okura offers skyline views of the city and a luxury experience that includes spacious rooms and six on-site restaurants." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
82.1
"This newcomer, a broad gray block, garners a slew of perfect scores, including one for its location, next to the Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae subway station and across from Kyoto City Hall." Full review
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Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
7 / 10
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 601-8412
From $81 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Sister hotel to the famous Westin Miyako in eastern Kyoto, this is a popular choice near Kyoto Station due to its location near the terminus of both the Shinkansen and Kintetsu trains." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This gleaming white edifice with two protruding wings looks like it would be at home in any American city." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Located 200 meters southwest of Kyoto Station's Hachijo exit, this property is a utilitarian powerhouse compared to its upscale sister, the incomparable Westin Miyako." Full review
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Many staffmembers here speak limited English, and special requests can often fall by the wayside.
Oyster Oyster
3.0
"New Miyako Hotel is a large, upper-middle-range property with close to a thousand rooms in a convenient location next to Kyoto station." Full review
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 The interior of the hotel have a distinct corporate chain vibe, but rooms are spacious, with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Train noise can be a problem in some rooms -- and light sleepers might want to choose rooms facing the courtyard, which are quieter.
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The decor differs floor to floor, but comes with a modern sensibility." Full review