Kizashi the Suite Kyoto Gion vs Watazen Ryokan Hotel

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 1.1km
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Kizashi the Suite Kyoto Gion

★★★★★ 5-Star
8.4 231
Kyoto
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Watazen Ryokan Hotel

★★★ 3-Star
9.1 841
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.1 (55)
9.1 (844)
Booking.com
8.4 (184)
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Expedia
9.0 (24)
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라쿠텐트래블
8.0
9.3 (9)
Trip.com
8.2 (21)
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Overall Average
8.4 (284)
9.1 (939)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Kizashi the Suite Kyoto Gion Watazen Ryokan Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Rooms are surprisingly spacious for Japan, with separate living and bathroom areas praised often + Many reviews praise the walkable location to Nishiki Market for sightseeing and shopping
+ Jacuzzi tub and large bed praised for relieving fatigue after walking + Staff's friendly hospitality and attentiveness repeatedly mentioned across reviews
+ Walkable to Gion sights and eateries, convenient location repeated in reviews + High satisfaction with kaiseki dinners and traditional breakfasts in taste and portion
+ Unique traditional Japanese styling found charming + Tatami rooms, futons, and public onsen praised for authentic ryokan experience
+ Staff friendly and helpful with local guidance + Clean facilities and well-maintained bathrooms noted positively
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Worn or stained carpets mentioned in several reviews - Some complaints about difficult and expensive parking
- Smoke smell in elevators or hallways noted - Mentions of strict check-out times and service errors
- Incomplete cleaning like mirrors or bathroom spots repeated - A few note facilities feel dated and cramped

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Families Gion explorers

Recommended For

Families Couples Friend groups Authentic experience seekers

Guest Reviews

Kizashi the Suite Kyoto Gion

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Huge room in Japanese style, jacuzzi relieves daily fatigue

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Great facilities hygiene, friendly staff, lots around Gion

Booking.com 8.5 Solo

Huge suite and comfy bed unlike typical Japan hotels

Hallway smoke smell

Trip.com 9.5 Family

Top location room condition staff, great hinoki tub wide living

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Solo

Facilities good but cleaning lacking

Elevator bathroom mirror not clean

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: 1.1km

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