Ryokan Sawaya Honten vs Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 2.5km
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Overview

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Ryokan Sawaya Honten

★★ 2-Star
9.3 113
Kyoto
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Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

★★★ 3-Star
9.5 314
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.3 (799)
9.3 (315)
Booking.com
9.3 (573)
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Expedia
9.4 (514)
8.8 (10)
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6.0
Trip.com
9.3 (106)
9.6 (492)
Overall Average
9.3 (1,992)
9.5 (835)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Ryokan Sawaya Honten Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
Strengths Strengths
+ Rooms are clean and spacious, repeated across sites + Right at Shijo Station exit 6, transport convenience praised in many reviews
+ Staff friendly and helpful in many reviews + Clean and spacious rooms and bathrooms repeatedly rated comfortable
+ Public onsen relieves daily fatigue commonly mentioned + Staff's friendly and attentive service praised across reviews
+ Traditional ryokan vibe with tatami futons comfortable + Nearby restaurants, convenience stores, and shopping make life easy
+ Near bus/subway for easy travel in reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Few restaurants/shops nearby, quiet at night - Some reviews note rooms are small
- Onsen narrow in some mentions - Room service menu lacks options
- No elevator, heavy luggage challenging - Old washers and dryers inconvenient per reviews
- Poor signal prevents internet and phone use in complaints

Recommended For

Couples Families Traditional experience seekers

Recommended For

Families Couples Business travelers

Guest Reviews

Ryokan Sawaya Honten

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Loved room onsen breakfast, staff helped with luggage

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Bath relieved fatigue, koi pond relaxing

Booking.com 9.5 Couple

Traditional ryokan onsen comfy location good

Side sleeper mat uncomfortable

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Best stay clean spacious onsen superb

Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

Trip.com 10 Solo

Location, facilities, cleanliness, service all great. Will revisit

Trip.com 9.5 Couple

Near Shijo Station, easy walking. Bathroom spacious and clean

Trip.com 10 Family

Right by subway. New facilities, comfy bedding

Expedia 8 Solo

Great location, friendly staff. Good restaurant

Room smaller than expected

Agoda 10 Couple

Room larger and cleaner than expected

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.5km

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