Ryokan Ginkaku Kyoto vs Kyoto Shijo Takakura Hotel Grandereverie

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 1.6km
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Ryokan Ginkaku Kyoto

★★ 2-Star
9.3 339
Kyoto
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Kyoto Shijo Takakura Hotel Grandereverie

★★★★ 4-Star
9.4 923
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.3 (350)
9.4 (934)
Booking.com
9.2 (231)
9.3 (824)
Expedia
9.6 (199)
9.8 (93)
라쿠텐트래블
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10.0 (2)
Trip.com
9.5 (101)
9.3 (64)
Overall Average
9.3 (881)
9.4 (1,917)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Ryokan Ginkaku Kyoto Kyoto Shijo Takakura Hotel Grandereverie
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the 5-min walk to Kyoto Station for easy access and luggage storage + Rooms are spacious and clean, repeated across multiple sites
+ Rooms are spacious and clean, with staff setting up futons daily + Staff's friendly and attentive service highly praised for family events and special requests
+ Common experiences of relaxing in public and private baths + Location near Nishiki Market and subway convenient for sightseeing
+ Overwhelming praise for staff kindness and welcome drinks + Large bathtub and stable AC provide comfortable relaxation, commonly mentioned
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Several reviews complain about late 4pm check-in - Some rooms mentioned humidity or mold issues
- Futons or tatami feel firm and uncomfortable for some - Few reviews note noise from nearby izakayas at night
- Disappointment that baths are public level, not true onsen

Recommended For

Couples Friends Solo travelers

Recommended For

Families Couples Sightseers

Guest Reviews

Ryokan Ginkaku Kyoto

Trip.com 10 Family

Convenient near station for stroller, friendly staff, great ryokan vibe

Booking.com 9.5 Solo

Daily onsen relaxing, room perfect and clean, welcome tea nice

Late check-in and staff shortage caused waits

Agoda 10 Couple

Comfortable traditional ryokan feel, best location, baths relieve fatigue

Expedia 10 Family

Convenient to station, friendly staff, excellent Japanese breakfast

Kyoto Shijo Takakura Hotel Grandereverie

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Family

Staff感動 with surprise cake and comfort during wedding delay

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Excellent location, clean, helpful staff, everything perfect

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Spacious room, great location near Nishiki Market for shopping

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Comfortable room, friendly staff, thoughtful details

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Best location, friendly staff, spacious room and room service breakfast

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.6km

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