Hotel Chatelet Inn Kyoto vs Watazen Ryokan Hotel

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 0.9km

Overview

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Hotel Chatelet Inn Kyoto

★★★★ 4-Star
7.5 666
Kyoto
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Watazen Ryokan Hotel

★★★ 3-Star
9.1 841
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.5 (668)
9.1 (844)
Expedia
8.2 (62)
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9.3 (9)
Trip.com
7.7 (48)
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Overall Average
7.5 (778)
9.1 (853)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hotel Chatelet Inn Kyoto Watazen Ryokan Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Just 6-min walk to Karasuma-Oike subway for easy access to Nijo Castle and sights + Many reviews praise the walkable location to Nishiki Market for sightseeing and shopping
+ Spacious clean tatami family rooms with comfortable futons praised often + Staff's friendly hospitality and attentiveness repeatedly mentioned across reviews
+ Public bath offers authentic Japanese relaxation vibe + High satisfaction with kaiseki dinners and traditional breakfasts in taste and portion
+ Many convenience stores and eateries nearby for convenience + Tatami rooms, futons, and public onsen praised for authentic ryokan experience
+ Friendly staff and good luggage storage service + Clean facilities and well-maintained bathrooms noted positively
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Old building with steep stairs to 2nd-floor reception and only one elevator - Some complaints about difficult and expensive parking
- Road noise in rooms facing main street - Mentions of strict check-out times and service errors
- Public bath has mold and cracked tiles complaints - A few note facilities feel dated and cramped

Recommended For

Families Groups Traditional Japan seekers

Recommended For

Families Couples Friend groups Authentic experience seekers

Guest Reviews

Hotel Chatelet Inn Kyoto

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Room clean with all needs. Friendly staff and nice area.

Expedia 10.0 Family

Japanese room spacious and comfy futons. Near subway and Nijo Castle.

Trip.com 10.0 Business

Blissful private time in public bath.

Agoda 9.2 Family with teens

Spacious clean tatami family room. Bike rental great for Kyoto.

Road noise bad

Agoda 8.8 Family with kids

Clean and friendly staff. Convenient stores nearby.

Watazen Ryokan Hotel

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Family

Convenient location next to Nishiki Market, renovated room and bath clean, kaiseki meal abundant and tasty

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Family

Wheelchair for multi-gen family, sukiyaki meat quality and quantity excellent

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Clean comfortable traditional room, unique kaiseki and breakfast, warm staff

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Friendly staff, well-maintained public bath, good for Kawaramachi stroll

Trip.com 10.0 Friends

True ryokan experience, amazing staff, memorable traditional breakfast

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.9km

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