OMO5 Kyoto Gion by Hoshino Resorts

Hotels
OMO
9.2 (236 reviews)
288 Kitagawa Gion-machi, Higashiyama-ku , Kyoto , jp

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited space in rooms
High cost for value

Categories

Cleanliness
8.52
The room wasn't cleaned well. Was dusty even after they say they have cleaned.
Service
10
Staff were extremely helpful and friendly, willing to provide guidance on exploring the city.
Location
10
Location in the heart of Gion, close to everything with many options for food and shopping.
Room Quality
9.52
Overall comfortable rooms, though some concerns about bed sizes and space.
Amenities
9.02
Provided a small kitchen with fridge, but breakfast options lacked variety.
Value for Money
8.52
Some guests felt it was too expensive for the value received.
Food and Beverage
8.02
Breakfast was just OK with some questionable options for toppings.
Overall Experience
10
A unique and charming stay overall, loved the atmosphere and staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 10:59

Property Description

Prime Location in Kyoto
Situated in the heart of Higashiyama Ward, OMO5 Kyoto Gion by Hoshino Resorts offers easy access to top attractions like Samurai Kembu Kyoto and Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

Modern Amenities
Experience comfort with free WiFi, a shared lounge, and a 24-hour front desk. Some rooms even feature a convenient kitchenette for added convenience.

Nearby Attractions
Explore famous landmarks such as Heian Shrine and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall located just a short distance away. Don't miss the chance to stay at this exceptional 4-star hotel in Kyoto.

Important information:

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 236 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.52
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.52
Amenities: 9.02
Value for Money: 8.52
Food and Beverage: 8.02
Overall Experience: 10
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Arezou family_with_children au
7
A cozy, very clean traditional Japanese hotel in a fantastic Gion location, well-equipped and comfortable — though the b
Pros:

The hotel’s location was excellent — right in Gion, directly across from a temple, surrounded by many shops and restaurants that truly brought the Kyoto atmosphere to life. It was very close to the train station, which made our trip to Osaka easy, and also near a bus stop for convenient transport. The hotel was within walking distance of the famous Hanamikoji Street and Pontocho area.

The room was fully traditional Japanese style, and everything was thoughtfully prepared for a comfortable stay. It was very clean with beautiful decor.

The bread-making machine was really interesting for the kids, and we woke up in the morning to the wonderful smell of freshly baked homemade bread.

The reception area was very cozy and beautifully designed in a traditional Japanese style. The afternoon matcha service was lovely. Having a laundry in the hotel was also extremely helpful and convenient.

Cons:

We stayed there for two nights. On the first morning, the fresh bread was excellent, but the breakfast options were mostly traditional Japanese and didn’t really suit our taste. The breakfast on the second day was entirely Japanese style, and the flavors were not suitable for us or our kids. It might be better if they could offer a more balanced variety of breakfast options to suit different preferences.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Mike family_with_children us
10
2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Rachel family_with_children au
10
2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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Katayama extended_group jp
8
Pros:

綺麗で清潔感があった

Cons:

朝ごはんが少し残念だった。

2025-12-31 via Nuitee
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KAWADA couple jp
10
2025-12-31 via Nuitee
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Naomi extended_group sg
5
2025-12-22 via Nuitee
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Stan extended_group au
10
2025-12-13 via Nuitee
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Zandrea family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Staff were extremely helpful. Room was comfortable and felt like home. Great guides for exploring the city. Although we didn't go on the free tours I thought that they were great offerings.

2025-11-20 via Nuitee
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harunobu family_with_children jp
7
2025-11-19 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
8
Nice property, would stay again if the rooms had bigger beds and more space
Pros:

Location in the heart of Gion, busy road but very quiet inside. Hotel has a cool, modern design. Good value for money for Kyoto. Decent shower and small kitchen with fridge.

Cons:

In our room the beds were tiny, normally when we book a twin we get 2 large beds. Also half the room is taken up with a fixed table and benches, you could fit 6 ppl here but the room only has 2 beds. It left very little free space. The breakfasts are just OK. We stayed 3 nights, first night we had the bread which was fun but the toppings were a bit odd especially the egg which wasn’t very nice. Second night we had the sushi balls which weren’t as bad as they looked. Then back to the bread which we didn’t bother with second time. One other issue - the hotel refused to help with a restaurant reservation that could only be done by phone. Other hotels in Japan have always been happy to help with reservations.

2025-11-18 via Nuitee
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Sean & Nicky family_with_children au
8
Pros:

The location was fantastic close to everything or short walk.

Cons:

The room wasn't cleaned well. Was dusty even after they say they have cleaned.

2025-11-17 via Nuitee
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Aisyah couple au
9
Pros:

The room was massive and very comfortable with an amazing bath that I still miss! It was a great way to rest between our adventures and everything was very clean. We really enjoyed our stay here, the location is amazing with so many options for food and shopping around. Very charming hotel.

2025-11-12 via Nuitee
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Jeanine extended_group nl
9
Heerlijke plek voor verblijf in Gion - Kyoto !
Pros:

Eigen appartement op goede locatie in de stad - ze geven leuke mogelijkheden qua uitstapjes , ontbijt etc

Cons:

Je hebt geen uitzicht vanuit je kamer

2025-11-04 via Nuitee
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Sanyukta couple in
9
A charming stay in Kyoto’s most magical neighbourhood
Pros:

The location, overall management of the hotel

2025-10-23 via Nuitee
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Laura family_with_children gb
10
Location great, hotel comfy and staff friendly!
Pros:

Comfortable and its location was great. Room had all we needed and staff were friendly.

Cons:

Everything was fine.

2025-10-22 via Nuitee
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joe family_with_children us
7
Family had a good time but little expensive for what you get
Pros:

It’s unique experience for the kids

Cons:

Too expensive for the value.

2025-10-16 via Nuitee
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Jen chih
6
Pros:

整體乾淨、舒服。

電視擺放位置不是很好使用。
早餐要自己做是蠻新奇的,不過不是很適應。
總價格與服務,個人覺得是不太合比例。
總之
享受安靜、離觀光點近...OK
需要伺候,吃到飽早餐....不推

2025-10-13 via Nuitee
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Katharina family_with_children ch
7
Hotel mit guter Lage und grossen Zimmern.
Pros:

Das Zimmer war gross und sauber. Die Lage ist gut und sehr zentral.
Wir haben eine Morgen-Tour gemacht vom Hotel aus. Das war schön, aber nicht besonders.

Cons:

Die Lösung mit dem Frühstück fanden wir nicht besonders gelungen. Dann lieber kein Frühstück.

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Joe partner
10
Pros:

OMO5 was probably our favourite hotel during our Japan trip! The room was quirky & unique but clean, practical & modern. We appreciated having a big sofa in our room & the dimmable lighting throughout the bed area. Most importantly the beds were super comfortable, A/C effective & bathroom spot on.

In terms of the staff, amenities & check-in/out experience everything was on point, the hotel even offered free tours/activities but we weren't able to take advantage of this. In terms of location you're right in the heart of Gion, so couldn't have been better!

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Sonia family_with_children au
5
The location is excellent but sadly it’s not a real 4 star hotel.
Pros:

The location was exceptional. The hotel is new and clean.

Cons:

There was no window/ natural sunlight in our room which made our 4 night stay feel very claustrophobic. Our room type suggests it accommodates 6 people but I would not recommend booking it for more than 3. We booked and paid for a family of 5 but there were only three beds made up (futons). We had to make other beds ourselves on a space that doubles as a seat around a table. There was no water or coffee provided and whilst clean towels were provided daily and rubbish removed, there was no cleaning or bed making. I’m not sure what criteria this hotel passed to received a 4 star rating. I would have thought 3 at a maximum.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee