Gion Elite Terrace

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Celia Carter

5/5Google· a month ago

Great hotel and a great value. We stayed in the Deluxe Queen with Private Sauna room as a family of three and found it spacious, with a queen bed, twin bed, small couch, desk, and patio overlooking the street. The private sauna was a highlight and made the stay feel like a unique Japanese experience. The hotel was very clean, modern, and felt new. We also appreciated the free laundry (including detergent), complimentary coffee and espresso machine, and the amenities available in the lobby. It's about a 15-minute walk to the main tourist areas, but we enjoyed staying on a quieter street. Overall, a fantastic stay and one I would gladly recommend.

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Elle T

3/5Google· a month ago

Great location within walking distance to the old Gion neighborhoods and some shrines/temples. Easy access to amenities and shopping. Kiyomozudera is about a 15-20 minute walk so it’s very convenient but it gets busy midday with lots of tourists. The staff was very nice and helpful- letting us check-in early. The room was nice and modern but some things were dirty like the cushion covers (needs to be laundered since there are stains on it) and Toto toilet remote control had some smudges before we used it.

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Ashe Zephyr

5/5Google· 5 months ago

Stayed here on our recent trip to Kyoto and took the suite with the private sauna and large soaking tub. It was wonderful, private, quiet, and spacious. Good location to reach local eats and public transport to head to major sight-seeing spots like Fushimi Inari and Kiyomizu-dera. They have staff on hand that speak fluent English and made the entire process of staying there and getting information very easy and painless. One of the best hotel experiences I've had in Japan.

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LJ-Suth

4/5Tripadvisor· a month ago

We thought this hotel was fine. It was very easy to get to (we used the 206 bus from Kyoto which stops right outside) and was a 15 minute walk from the centre of Gion. The staff were friendly and spoke good English. The room was clean, quiet, dark and comfortable, which are my four red lines for a hotel room! Of particular note was the bathroom which worked well and was cleverly designed. The balcony was private and although it didn't have a great view it was nice to sit out and have a quiet beer. Also handy to have a kitchenette but we didn't use it as there are plenty of local eateries. We would probably go back if we stayed in Kyototl again.

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Trip.com Member

5/5Trip.com· 3 months ago

Love it, really cozy hotel and staffs are so welcoming and helpful. And location is great too if you want to visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple and area around it, only 5-8mins walking.Definitely worth to visit again😁. By the way, I love the balcony so much!

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Mary Clarke

5/5Google· a month ago

Everything about our stay at Gion Elite Terrace was exceptional. The room was spacious, bright, and airy, creating a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere. The bed was huge and incredibly comfortable, and the bathroom, with its separate bath and shower, was beautifully designed. I particularly appreciated the thoughtful attention to detail throughout the room, from the discreet wall hooks for coats and bags to the illuminated ring mirror at the dressing table. A small kitchenette area too was great. The balcony was an added bonus and a lovely place to unwind. The complimentary coffee machine in the lobby was another great touch, offering a variety of drinks beyond just coffee. After early mornings spent sightseeing, it was the perfect place to return to and relax. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay. The location was also excellent, making it easy to explore the area. Honestly, I couldn’t fault a thing. A perfect stay from start to finish. Thank you, Gion Elite Terrace! If I was ever to return to Kyoto I would definitely stay here again!

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Izabella Palak

5/5Google· 2 months ago

This is an amazing hotel. Small enough to feel cozy and welcoming but also has lots of amenities available needed for a comfortable stay. Staff are very helpful and friendly. We had a room with a balcony which was lovely, we had our morning coffee on it every day. It’s in a busy part of Kyoto but located on a small, quiet side street. Walking distance to lots of attractions, transit, restaurants/bars. Highly recommended for all kinds of travelers.

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Norman Perlmutter

5/5Google· 6 months ago

Best hotel I stayed at in Japan, and I stayed at two other fancy hotels, including Mitsui Garden Hotel in Tokyo and Yakushima Ocean and Forest. The room had good dimmable lighting options and a sofa and plenty of storage space and was generally quite spacious. The balcony (er, elite terrace, lol) was really nice. The bed was comfortable. The oxygen bubbles in the bath were fun. The front desk staff spoke the best English of the three hotels, I think some of them were native English speakers. There were lots of free hot drink options in the lobby 24 hours. The breakfast was not quite as good as the other two hotels. Fine but not luxurious. As for the location, it's a a couple miles walk to some of the nicest gardens in Kyoto to the north and Fushimi Inari to the south. A short walk to many very good restaurants (including Gion Loka which I highly recommend if you want to throw down 23,000 Yen on a tasting menu). And a short bus ride to or from the central Kyoto train station. And a kilometer walk from the subway. So well-located.