Watazen Ryokan Hotel vs Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 1.5km

Overview

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Watazen Ryokan Hotel

★★★ 3-Star
9.1 841
Kyoto
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Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano

★★★ 3-Star
9.5 1,083
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.1 (844)
9.5 (1,088)
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9.3 (9)
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Overall Average
9.1 (939)
9.5 (1,088)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Watazen Ryokan Hotel Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the walkable location to Nishiki Market for sightseeing and shopping + Many reviews praise walkable distance to Gion attractions for easy sightseeing
+ Staff's friendly hospitality and attentiveness repeatedly mentioned across reviews + Staff's warm hospitality and resident dogs create a homey atmosphere
+ High satisfaction with kaiseki dinners and traditional breakfasts in taste and portion + Welcome fruits, evening snacks, and maiko shows are frequently highlighted
+ Tatami rooms, futons, and public onsen praised for authentic ryokan experience + Clean, spacious tatami rooms and relaxing baths relieve fatigue
+ Clean facilities and well-maintained bathrooms noted positively
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some complaints about difficult and expensive parking - Some mention the ryokan's unique scent as off-putting
- Mentions of strict check-out times and service errors - Rare complaints about no onsen facilities
- A few note facilities feel dated and cramped

Recommended For

Families Couples Friend groups Authentic experience seekers

Recommended For

Couples Families Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

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

Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Central Gion location, staff hospitality, cute dogs, free fruits & snacks great

Agoda 10.0 Family with young children

Family-run ryokan with top location & service, walkable to sights

Agoda 10.0 Group

Prime location for exploring, garden perfect for rest

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Clean tatami room, maiko show, welcome services impressive

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Great value, location & service satisfying, maiko show good

Single room differed from twin booking & photos

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.5km

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