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Rakucho vs Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Rakucho and New Miyako Hotel are both rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, New Miyako Hotel scores significantly higher than Rakucho. New Miyako Hotel is ranked #16 in Kyoto with accolades from 4 sources such as Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Fodor's.

Rakucho
Rakucho
7 / 10
455 Nishinotoin-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8327 
From $24 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Air Conditioning
  • Baggage storage
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Frommer's Frommer's
"All but one of the spotless tatami rooms, decorated with such traditional touches as scrolls, have views of a small peaceful garden." Full review
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