Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel vs Hotel Espasion Pontocho Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel vs Hotel Espasion Pontocho
Same City · Kyoto
Distance: 1.0km
Overview
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Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel
Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel
★★★★★
5-Star
9.1
1,060 reviews
Kyoto
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: 14㎡
Hotel Espasion Pontocho
Hotel Espasion Pontocho
★★★★★
5-Star
9.3
89 reviews
Kyoto
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: 14㎡
Live Price Comparison
| Site | Waka Heian Shir... Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel | Hotel Espasion ... Hotel Espasion Pontocho |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | Checking | Checking |
| Booking.com | Checking | Checking |
| Expedia | Checking | Checking |
| Trip.com | Checking | Checking |
| 라쿠텐트래블 | Checking | Checking |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Waka Heian Shir... Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel | Hotel Espasion ... Hotel Espasion Pontocho |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
9.1
(1,087)
|
9.1
(103)
|
| Booking.com |
8.9
(666)
|
8.9
(165)
|
| Expedia |
9.4
(38)
|
8.0
(6)
|
| 라쿠텐트래블 |
9.2
(14)
|
-
|
| Trip.com |
9.6
(203)
|
-
|
| Overall Average |
9.1
(2,008)
|
9.3
(274)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel | Hotel Espasion Pontocho Hotel Espasion Pontocho |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Rooms are spacious and clean by Japanese hotel standards, repeated across sites | + Walking distance to Pontocho and Gion makes location super convenient, per many reviews |
| + 2-3 minute walk to subway and bus stops, praised for convenience | + Rooms praised as clean, modern with large bathtubs repeatedly |
| + Staff's kindness and thoughtful service commonly praised | + Quiet alley setting for peaceful rest noted often |
| + Quiet location by Shirakawa Canal, great for peaceful evening walks | + Self check-in and laundry convenience highlighted |
| + Free amenities like water and coffee noted as convenient | |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Some mention cigarette smell in the lobby | - Rooms smaller than photos with insufficient storage space noted |
| - Certain rooms have windows facing walls with poor views | - Some evening street noise complaints |
| - Shared laundry machines found inconvenient by some | |
Recommended For
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Guest Reviews
Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel
Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel
Trip.com
10
Couple
Spacious room by Shirakawa Canal, local feel, subway nearby
Agoda
9.2
Solo
Great for exploring local area, clean and modern
Booking.com
4.0
Family
Great location and amenities but mattress needs replacement
Mattress in poor condition
라쿠텐트래블
5.0
Solo
Staff's thoughtful hospitality impressive
Expedia
10.0
Couple
Lovely canal walks, quiet, great shower
Hotel Espasion Pontocho
Hotel Espasion Pontocho
Expedia
4.0
Solo
Stale smell and night noise from street
Booking.com
8.8
Couple
Calm street, comfortable room good location
Booking.com
10.0
Family
Great location friendly staff clean spacious rooms
Agoda
8.8
Solo
Very clean modern perfect location hard to manage luggage
Location Comparison
Distance: 1.0km
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