Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto vs SOWAKA

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 9.6km
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Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

★★★★★ 5-Star
8.9 381
Kyoto
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SOWAKA

★★★★ 4-Star
9.5 816
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Suiran, a Luxur... SOWAKA
Agoda
8.9 (379)
9.5 (815)
Booking.com
9.0 (81)
9.7 (323)
Expedia
9.0 (170)
9.6 (105)
라쿠텐트래블
8.2
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Trip.com
9.0 (97)
9.6 (61)
Overall Average
8.9 (727)
9.5 (1,304)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto SOWAKA
Strengths Strengths
+ Arashiyama river and mountain views are breathtaking, per many reviews + Gion center location with temples, parks, restaurants walking distance repeated in reviews
+ Private onsen and gardens in rooms feel relaxing and spacious + Staff attentively handles luggage, bookings, welcome gifts as praised often
+ Staff's attentive service and kindness, plus special event care, praised repeatedly + Garden views and bamboo porches provide healing time as mentioned
+ Delicious food and excellent restaurant service mentioned across sites + Delicious dinner and breakfast with great restaurant vibe commonly noted
+ Elegant remodel of traditional building and spotless cleanliness praised
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Beds feel hard for guests unaccustomed to Japanese mattresses - Some rooms have AC or bathroom design issues noted
- Bathroom fixtures worn, buttons faded, weak water pressure noted - Occasional mentions of noise or chill from old building traits
- Lack of public onsen or better gym mentioned repeatedly - Child under 12 restriction burdensome for families

Recommended For

Couples Families Relaxation seekers

Recommended For

Couples Honeymooners Solo adult travelers Culture explorers

Guest Reviews

Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

Booking.com 9.0 Couple

Perfect view and private hot spring

Booking.com 8.6 Couple

Staff welcome and restaurant top-notch

Hard beds

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Family

Room onsen and shuttle convenient, great food

Trip.com 9.5 Couple

Clean, good service, quiet

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Hospitality, location, food, spa all excellent

SOWAKA

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Staff handles meal reservations and taxis with warm welcome

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

Room 103 prettiest, free minibar, welcome wine so thoughtful

Bathroom floor unstable, lights too bright

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Garden view porch time is ultimate healing

Booking.com 10.0 Couple

Historic remodel charming, staff kind, food excellent

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Spacious traditional room and great food

2nd floor AC broken

Location Comparison

Distance: 9.6km

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