Hotel Shikisai Kyoto vs The GrandWest Arashiyama

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 6.9km
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Hotel Shikisai Kyoto

★★★★ 4-Star
9.0 34
Kyoto
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The GrandWest Arashiyama

★★★★ 4-Star
9.0 95
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.1 (369)
9.2 (705)
Booking.com
9.0 (301)
9.2 (532)
Expedia
9.6 (13)
9.6 (152)
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9.2 (16)
Trip.com
9.2 (29)
9.5 (81)
Overall Average
9.0 (712)
9.0 (1,486)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hotel Shikisai Kyoto The GrandWest Arashiyama
Strengths Strengths
+ Rooms are exceptionally spacious and clean for Japanese hotels, repeated across sites + Rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable across multiple sites
+ In-room washer-dryer praised by long-stay travelers + Staff is kind and attentive in many reviews
+ Room themes and basement bathtub impress many + Quiet neighborhood location praised for relaxation
+ Front desk staff's friendly, attentive service commonly praised + Delicious breakfast and great cafe vibe mentioned often
+ 5-min walk to Karasuma Oike station makes sightseeing easy
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some mention lack of microwave or basic utensils - 10-15 min walk to attractions inconvenient in rain or with luggage
- Certain rooms lack curtains, brightening early in morning - Parking is a bit far from the hotel
- No elevator makes moving luggage tough

Recommended For

Couples Groups Long-stay travelers Solo travelers

Recommended For

Families with kids Couples Nature lovers

Guest Reviews

Hotel Shikisai Kyoto

Agoda 10.0 Group

Spacious clean Arashiyama room with washer, kitchen. Top service.

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Quiet area near sights. Staff friendly, room comfy.

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

5min to subway, very spacious clean room. Great design.

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Massive comfy room, helpful staff. Great for shopping/sights.

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Suite-like large room with laundry. Good location/food.

The GrandWest Arashiyama

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Junior suite perfect size and clean, staff added special touches

Parking a bit far

Booking.com 4.0 Family with kids

Toys for kids, spacious room, delicious breakfast, walk to monkey park

Trip.com 9.5 Family

Best in Arashiyama, kind staff, walking activities

Bit far from tourist center

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Spacious clean rooms, convenient bike rental, nearby onsen

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Spacious comfy beds, great staff and breakfast

Location Comparison

Distance: 6.9km

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