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Kyoto Tower Hotel vs The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

Both Kyoto Tower Hotel and The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto scores significantly better than Kyoto Tower Hotel. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto ranks #2 in Kyoto with endorsements from 10 reviewers like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Forbes Travel Guide.

Kyoto Tower Hotel
Kyoto Tower Hotel
7 / 10
721-1 Higashishiokoji-cho, Shichijoo-sagaru, Higasinotoin-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8216
From $42 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting Rooms
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Convenient access and reasonable prices." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"It’s all about location at the Kyoto Tower Hotel, an upper-middle-range property located in the heart of the city across from Kyoto Station." Full review
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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