Small boutique hotel in the heart of Gion, the room very spacious and fully equipped. The plus of this hotel was the staff! Kind super helpful and propositive either in solving problems and realizing your needs/wishes. Superb!

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This was our third trip to Kyoto, staying in a different property each time. Rinn Kitagomon was by far our favourite. The location is superb, it’s a great balance of being in a super quiet neighbourhood but within easy walking distance of Gion, the centre of Kyoto, Kiyomizu Dera Temple and more. The room was large with a comfortable double bed and tatami floor area. Whilst there was no view from our lovely air conditioned room, it didn’t matter as we were there to rest after exploring the beautiful city. Everything was spotlessly clean, there was a Nespresso machine and access to ice, cold water and laundry facilities. Above all the staff were super helpful, Chiharu went above and beyond to help us.

Having to leave, could have easily stayed longer!

First off, I was worried about what we were going to get. I knew we selected a simple, no frills place because we were on a budget. From past experience in Europe given the same criteria, I was already traumatized from our Paris hotel experience. So we plugged in the same criteria and it was leaps and bounds AHHHHHMAZing compared to what I was bracing myself for. We selected based on these top 4 criteria, safety, location, cleanliness, and budget. The place was just outside all the busy touristy areas of Kyoto but walkable. So it was quieter than being in the midst. It felt very safe, and it was very, very, very clean. The bathroom looked like no one had ever used it before. And the tatami mats felt clean and fresh. I had no qualms about lying down on them. And very much within our budget. It might have helped the price that we weren't in the midst of the more heavily touristy areas, but like I said, completely walkable. We were in Gion within a few blocks. Don't expect room service, or any extras like that. But we didn't lack amenities (self-service). The amenities were very good quality, so were the pajamas provided. The staff hours are limited but that was no problem, since your key will let you in the building. Also, they were super friendly and spoke English. Helped us find good restaurants and helped us orient ourselves to Kyoto. Loved the tatami area in the room where we lounged, and where my daughter slept on the futon. As with most of Japan, rooms are generally smaller than in the U.S., but we (3 of us) did not feel cramped at all. There was ample space for our luggage to open and to lounge. Very good use of limited space.

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Amazing hotel in a great location. We got the room B with a queen size bed - it was super spacious and the bed was really comfortable. They provide a nespresso machine and 2 coffee/2 tea bags. Room temperature is really nice, good aircon. Good shower pressure. Great room/toilet lighting. Since there isn’t room service everyday they provide enough towels in the bathroom. Toiletries are just great - they give the hotel a luxury touch that we were not expecting! They also offer water, a microwave and coin laundry machines on the 2nd floor. It is quite easy to get public transportation around the hotel, and it is also a walking distance to some main Kyoto attractions. Overall it was one of the best hotels we have stayed at!

These are only details which I think could be improved, they don’t change how much we loved our stay there: - Reception staff didn’t speak english that well, so communication can get a little confusing - Shower area can get wet due to how the shower is placed - Laundry machine area was not smelling that well (sewage?) - As other Japanese hotels, the stay and the hotel is a little “impersonal” - I mean that by the decoration/communication style, but this doesn’t affect how well you will be spending your days at Rinn Kitagomon

everything.It was small and clean hotel,we had everything what we needed. The room was really big by Japan hotel standards . We stayed in February so it was very warm in our room . The staff was friendly and helpful 💚at our departure day we went or see Inari Fushimi at 7 am,and the staff usually come at 8am so they told us to leave our baggage at our room and they took it to the luggage room down stars ,so we didn’t have to wait until 8am or leave our luggage at the lobby. The beds were amazing and comfortable and the sheets weee soft.

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The location was very convenient, a quiet side street, yet close to restaurants, combinis, and shrines and temples. There is a beautiful small shrine right next to the hotel. Staff was extremely friendly. Room was spacious, with a sitting area with traditional tatami flooring. Beds were very comfortable, and everything was super clean. We loved everything about our experience here!

The only thing I can think of, and it is a very small thing, is that the bathroom didn't have enough towel bars or hooks.

I loved the ryokan feel of Rinn Kitagomon. It was very spacious and inviting! The bathroom was very spacious with lots of counter space. Loved having the shower separate from the sink area Washing facility was very helpful since one of our days we were drenched from the rain. Was able to wash and dry our clothes conveniently. The staff was exceptionally warm and accommodating! They were able to assist us in sending our luggage to our next destination city with no problem.

Loved everything about this property.

This hotel was really nice and very clean. The staff were very kind and helpful. The hotel was in a very convenient location, very close to the main shops and tourist attractions. The room was quite spacious considering there were three of us sharing the room. The bathroom was very nice.

The futon was quite uncomfortable but the staff were very kind to let us layer another futon on top which helped.

We loved our stay. The room was very spacious and felt luxurious with thoughtful details and beautiful decor. It had everything we needed and was a pleasure to come back to after a long day of sightseeing. The location was excellent, a short walk from Gion area. One of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed in!

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Fantastic location, 10 mins walk from Kiyomizudera and right next to Gion. A short walk to a local metro station for travel to Arashiyama/Nara, or Kyoto-Kawaramachi station to get the train to Osaka. Room was a good size, big enough for 4 people plus a suitcase each. Staff were lovely and very accommodating, held our luggage before we checked in and helped us sort luggage forwarding to our next hotel. Couldn’t fault anything, an excellent stay!