The Westin Miyako Kyoto vs Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
Both hotels are rated very highly by writers. Overall, The Westin Miyako Kyoto ranks significantly higher than Suiran Luxury Collection Hotel Kyoto. The Westin Miyako Kyoto is ranked #4 in Kyoto with endorsements from 10 sources like Oyster, DK Eyewitness and Time Out.
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
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1 Awadaguchi Kachocho, Higashiyama-ku, Sanjo Keage, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0052
From $319 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"It's still the place to stay if you want to make the right impression on your local business associates or Japanese in-laws."
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For runners, this is a great location; ask for a map of nearby wooded trails.
Fodor's
"At the foot of the mountains, the Westin Miyako feels far from the city while retaining great access to downtown."
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Travel + Leisure
"A 16-acre compound installed on the tree-covered Higashiyama Hills just outside of Kyoto, this historic 1890 hotel has hosted kings, queens, presidents, and celebrities."
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Recharge with a facial or body treatment at Sothys Skin Care Salon on the third floor, or savor Jing tea and truffles at the Mayfair Tea Room.
DK Eyewitness
"An elegant and luxurious hotel, with an annex styled as a Japanese tea room for those wanting ryokan-style accommodation."
Time Out
"The setting can’t be faulted: the 501-room Westin sits against a verdant mountain and boasts gardens by master Jihei Ogawa and his son."
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Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
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12 Susukinobabacho, Saga-Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8385, Kyoto Prefecture
From $617 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"The original wooden structure of an industrialist's traditional estate was renovated into the river-view dining room of this woodsy hotel, one of the Starwood chain's upscale properties."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Part of Starwood’s Luxury Collection hotels, the Suiran is an intimate 39-room property located on the banks of the Katsuma River, in western Kyoto."
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Michelin Guide
"There are five guest room types, each with a different atmosphere. The traditional colours used in the interior make for a relaxing experience, and even the smallest room is 40㎡. "
Mr & Mrs Smith
"In Kyoto’s bamboo-clad Arashiyama district, the Suiran Hotel is an intimate stay on the banks of the Hozugawa River, set close to Unesco-protected shrines and heritage sites."
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Hideaway Report
90.0
"Picturesque hotel set on the banks of the Hozugawa River in Kyoto amid gardens landscaped in traditional Japanese style."
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