Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo by IHG

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IHG
9.7 (67 reviews)
179, Higashi Kazariya-Cho, Gojo-Dori,, Shimogyo-Ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 600-8107 , Kyoto , JP
81-753655111

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Facilities

Elevator
Free airport transportation
Conference space
Bicycle rentals nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
Free newspapers in lobby
24-hour business center
Parking (limited spaces)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great, friendly and very helpful staff
Excellent location near subway/train; convenient for sightseeing
Spacious, recently remodeled and very comfortable rooms
Strong breakfast offerings (Japanese and Western) praised by many
Good amenities: public bath, exercise room, laundromat, water dispensers
Cons:
A few reports of mold on the shower curtain
Some guests found the mattress a bit uncomfortable
Occasional complaints about limited breakfast choices (and coffee without cream)
Only one microwave available for the hotel noted by one guest

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Most reviews explicitly praise cleanliness and very clean rooms, but a few noted issues (mold on a shower curtain) and a comment about an uncomfortable mattress, so a slight deduction from perfect.
Service
10
Numerous mentions of extremely friendly, helpful staff who go beyond duty; staff repeatedly called AMAZING and supportive — excellent service throughout.
Location
9.9
Many reviews note excellent, central location with short walks to subway/train stations and convenient access to attractions (Gion), consistently praised.
Room Quality
10
Rooms repeatedly described as spacious, recently remodeled, very comfortable with good beds and pillow options; multiple guests highlight room size and comfort.
Amenities
9.6
Positive mentions of public bath, exercise room, laundromat, vending machines and water dispensers on each floor; well-equipped for guests, with minor notes (e.g., single microwave).
Value for Money
9.8
Several reviewers call the stay affordable, 'beyond expectations' and recommend the hotel — strong perceived value overall.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Breakfast is often praised (good variety of Japanese and Western options), though a few guests mentioned limited choices and issues like coffee lacking cream — overall positive with minor negatives.
Overall Experience
10
Many rave reviews calling this one of the best stays, strong recommendations to return, and overall very positive guest experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-28 22:39

Property Description

Convenient Location:
Situated in the heart of Kyoto, within walking distance to popular streets and attractions like Shijo Street and Kyoto Tower.

Amenities:
Enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant or take advantage of the 24-hour business center and meeting rooms for your work events.

Comfortable Accommodation:
Relax in one of the 183 guestrooms equipped with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and spacious bathrooms with complimentary toiletries.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo, an IHG Hotel for a convenient and comfortable experience in Kyoto.

Important information:

  • The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Guests with tattoos are welcome to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: KIX

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Parking

    Parking height restrictions apply

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 67 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 10
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 9.6
Value for Money: 9.8
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 10
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Roger Minoru • family_with_children
8
Pros:

Awesome breakfast, great service, and well located.
Points to improve: The mattress were a bit uncomfortable, also there was mold on shower curtain.

2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
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SOVIT
10
Pros:

The rooms were very comfy and location is good.

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Stephen
10
Kyoto Stay
Pros:

Really good hotel, good location and well run

2025-09-21 • via Nuitee
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Leonie
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel with great ammenities and lovely staff. Walking distance to train Station but we thought it was a good walk to get to Gion where all the action is.

2025-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Crisanto • family
8
Pros:

What I like is the cleanliness, the bed and beddings soft and firm pillows. What I don't like is the breakfast with limited options, specially the coffee without cream.

2025-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Latrell • partner
10
Pros:

Great staff

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Karen
10
Pros:

Beyond expectations. Trasportation very near, and central.

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Qiong
10
Pros:

Feels like a home

2025-09-06 • via Nuitee
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fatima • family
10
Pros:

Great new hotel, helpful staff, close to subway stations. Rooms were roomy and clean, laundromat was well stocked, lovely stay.

2025-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Permdeep
8
Pros:

Thank

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Bapu • friends
10
Pros:

Ambience and staff

2025-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Romesh • family
10
Pros:

Absolutely fantastic properly. Looks like it was recently remodeled. Everything from the staff to the property itself was top notch. Rooms were large and extremely comfortable. I am not used to a Holiday Inn being this good.

2025-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Edith
10
Pros:

The room was ver nice

2025-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Yi Wei • family
10
Pros:

room is bigger than the Holiday Inn Namba Osaka. it also offers Japanese public bath which is enjoyable.

2025-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Ying • family
10
Pros:

Nice breakfast that offers a variety of Japanese and western food. Impressively spacious, quiet, clean rooms. 7 min walk to subway station. Highly recommend to American and European tourists. It's hard to find such spacious hotel rooms in Japan.

2025-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Iza • family
10
Pros:

We had a great time and we were really comfrotable

2025-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Nadessha • family
10
Pros:

The hotel incl rooms are very clean and the staff is super friendly and goes beyond their line of duty to assist you. I truly recommend this hotel.

2025-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Zhuan • family
10
Pros:

They offer very good breakfast selections. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

2025-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Lyna • family
10
Pros:

Wished there were more choices of food

2025-08-04 • via Nuitee
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YUKI • friends
10
Pros:

快適に過ごせました！また利用したいです！

2025-08-04 • via Nuitee