Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma vs Ryokan Sawaya Honten

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 2.5km
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Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

★★★ 3-Star
9.5 314
Kyoto
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Ryokan Sawaya Honten

★★ 2-Star
9.3 113
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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

Strengths & Weaknesses

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

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Recommended For

Couples Families Traditional experience seekers

Guest Reviews

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

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

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.5km

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