Hotel Gion Ichirin

Hotels
10 (409 reviews)
Higashiyama-ku Gionmachi Minamigawa 570-89 , Kyoto , jp

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Soundproof rooms
Sauna
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Luxurious ambiance
Kind staff
Excellent location
Comfortable rooms
Great amenities
Cons:
No daily cleaning service
Communication issues with staff in English

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Generally clean and well-maintained, but some reviewers mentioned the lack of daily cleaning service.
Service
10
Staff are kind and accommodating, though communication in English could be difficult at times.
Location
10
Perfect location close to major attractions, highly praised by multiple reviewers.
Room Quality
10
Spacious and luxurious room quality, with comfortable beds and great amenities.
Amenities
10
Excellent amenities including private spas and relaxation rooms, though some services are charged.
Value for Money
10
Good value for the luxury offered, but some guests felt the cleaning service should be included.
Food and Beverage
10
No direct comments on food and beverage, but options in the vicinity are available.
Overall Experience
10
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay tremendously and would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 07:44

Property Description

Charming Hotel in the Heart of Kyoto

Convenient Amenities: Hotel Gion Ichirin offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay with convenient features like luggage storage space.

Well-Equipped Rooms: The air-conditioned rooms at the hotel provide a range of amenities including a wardrobe, kettle, fridge, safety deposit box, and a flat-screen TV. The private bathrooms come with a bidet, and guests are provided with bed linen and towels.

Prime Location: Situated within proximity to Gion Shijo Station, Hotel Gion Ichirin is close to popular attractions such as Sanjusangen-do Temple, Heian Shrine, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Explore Kyoto with ease from this centrally located hotel.

Book your stay at Hotel Gion Ichirin for a memorable experience in Kyoto!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 409 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
B
bernd couple at
10
immer einen Aufenthalt wert
Pros:

Ausstattung, Spa-Bereich

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
D
Danielle extended_group us
10
Pros:

This hotel was sooooooo nice I would love to go back

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
S
Susan couple gb
9
Beautiful rooms with incredible showers and comfy beds in a great location.
Pros:

Great location in Gion, on the same street as Kennin-ji zen temple.
Huge room for Japan. Amazing shower. Free laundry. Free tea, coffees, water, juice, pot noodle.
The sauna and hot tub were great ( and extra £25 but for 90 minutes, private that’s not bad).

Cons:

The only thing was the house keeping. It’s a pricey hotel and if you ask they will take the trash and make the beds. Otherwise you empty it yourself and leave the bags out which felt a little weird when paying premium prices at such a beautiful hotel.
We also thought they could offer breakfast that was simple but not full-on Japanese version. Egg and toast even. But we’d stay here again. It’s a great place on the whole.

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
J
Johei solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Wonderful place, great rooms, even had complimentary drinks

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Louis couple us
10
Would highly recommend.
Pros:

Amazing spot! Great location. They were so nice. Rooms were great size and luxurious. They had great soaps and an onsite private onsen at a great price.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
R
Robert couple de
10
Perfect stay in Gion
Pros:

Clean, comfortable, quiet, super amenities and the SPA is crazy good. We loved it and extended the stay

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
K
Katherine couple cr
10
Beautiful property. We had a relaxing stay.
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
I
Ignacio solo_traveller ar
10
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
J
Jason couple au
9
Excellent stay with rooms to surprised us
Pros:

Space of the rooms and hotel feel

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
B
Brittney couple us
10
This was a comfortable stay and the location was amazing! It is a couple doors down from a luggage service that made it
Pros:

Location and room!

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
I
Ivana couple us
10
Luxurious & Convenient Stay in Historic Kyoto
Pros:

We loved our stay at this hotel! From the walk welcome to the beautiful facilities, we highly recommend. The room was spacious, and complimentary amenities were plentiful.

Cons:

No complaints

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
P
Paula extended_group us
10
Perfect hotel
Pros:

This hotel is amazing. Beautiful rooms, helpful staff, and in a wonderful walkable location. We booked three rooms for a large group. All rooms were excellent. The spa room was the best hotel room I have stayed at in all my travels because of the amenities. Would highly recommend for couples seeking a relaxing experience after long days walking in the city. Will return again!

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
V
Vincent couple au
10
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
H
Haroldo solo_traveller br
10
Hospedagem tipicamente japonesa, excelente!
Pros:

Excelentes quartos e ótimo serviço de quarto, em boa localização.

Cons:

Tudo ótimo.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
F
farzana extended_group gb
1
Pros:

No one around staff didn’t seem bothered

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
N
Natasha couple ca
10
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
V
Victor solo_traveller us
10
Beautiful room that I did not want to leave.
Pros:

I loved this hotel. My only complaint was not being able to stay longer.

Cons:

The steam room took time to reach a proper steam level, which I think is because of an air gap that released steam into the rest of the room.

The dry sauna was different because it was not stated it was going to be an infrared sauna or a far infrared sauna. I was expecting more of a traditional dry sauna, but I was excited to see the steam.

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
A
Amanda couple us
10
Amazingly well stocked hotel with lots of freebies (including water and minibar) with beautiful design.
Pros:

Everything. The excellent and large amount of free amenities, the beautiful rooms and entrance, the location

Cons:

Honestly nothing. If I was being picky I would say the entrance - you take an elevator to get to the front desk and another to your room. No view, and no hot breakfast, but these were not important to me for this trip.

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
K
Karlie couple us
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
J
Jeffrey couple us
9
2026-01-20 via Nuitee