Gion Elite Terrace

Hotels
9.3 (1670 reviews)
44-21, Bishamoncho Higashiyama Ward , Kyoto , jp

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly and helpful staff
Nice amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inconsistencies in service quality
Room comfort not ideal

Categories

Cleanliness
8.43
Several cleanliness issues were mentioned, impacting the overall perception of cleanliness.
Service
9.4
Service was generally noted as helpful and friendly, though some reviews indicated variability.
Location
10
The location was highlighted repeatedly as fantastic for exploring Kyoto.
Room Quality
8.44
Mixed reviews about room quality with some comfort issues mentioned.
Amenities
9.39
Amenities like laundry and sauna were appreciated, with minor complaints about coffee quality.
Value for Money
9.92
Despite some downsides, the overall value considering the location and amenities was perceived positively.
Food and Beverage
8.88
Breakfast was well-received, but issues with lobby coffee led to some negative sentiment.
Overall Experience
9.93
Overall experience was positive, highlighted by location and helpful staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 11:11

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Indulge in elegance at Gion Elite Terrace with air-conditioned rooms, modern amenities, and beautiful garden views from select balconies.

Convenient Location

Explore Kyoto with ease as the hotel is situated less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station, with must-visit attractions like Kiyomizu-dera Temple nearby.

Delightful Dining Options

Start your day with a delicious buffet or continental breakfast, and savor delectable meals at the hotel's own restaurant during your stay.

To experience the epitome of comfort and convenience at Gion Elite Terrace, book your stay now.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 1670 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.43
Service: 9.4
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.44
Amenities: 9.39
Value for Money: 9.92
Food and Beverage: 8.88
Overall Experience: 9.93
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Ilya couple nl
9
Pros:

Location: the ‘main road’ is bit disappointing, but as soon as you cross it or go deep into Gion, you are in very nice area, authentic and charming. You can basically spend quite a few days exploring nearby and ignore everything in Kyoto which requires travel. Temples, pagodas, gardens and historic quarters - the area had it all.
Lots of restaurant options and main shopping area is also not so far away.
Spotlessly clean.
Balcony was nice to relax after the busy days.
Good friendly staff.
Very good omelette for breakfast.

Cons:

The laundry machines were always occupied by someone else - just if I do need to complain about something let it be this

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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shahaf couple il
10
מומלץ
Pros:

החדרים מרווחים נקיים ונעימים וכיף שיש מרפסת, המיקום מעולה

Cons:

כלום

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Mary couple gb
10
Perfect oasis after a day of sight seeing around Kyoto
Pros:

Everything. The room was spacious, light and airy. The complimentary coffee machine which offered more than just coffee in the lobby.
The room was spacious. The bed was huge and extremely comfortable. Bath and shower room was lovely. The attention to detail for example: the subtle wall hooks to hang coats and bags, the light up ring mirror on the dressing table. The balcony was an added bonus. Honestly I couldn’t fault it at all and a perfect place to come back to after an early rise to sight see. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Location also great. Perfect. Thank you Gion Elite Terrace.

Cons:

Can not fault it at all!

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Elodie family_with_children sg
8
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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David couple au
10
We were made to feel welcome here.
Pros:

Very friendly staff who sought to assist us in every possible way. Location was close to a range of sights so that was a real positive. Further was the comfort level of the room itself which offered a sense of space - with the balcony a bonus. The bathroom was very good, clean and quite spacious. Facilities were clean, neat and gave a sense of space. Free coffee in the foyer was welcome - breakfast was of a high quality which offered a good choice. The hotel was willing to look after our bags so that we could visit the sight before and after check-in/out. Reception staff always had a welcoming smile when we returned so that was a big plus! A good place to relax and base out site-seeing in this part of Kyoto. Certainly recommended.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Frances E solo_traveller us
9
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Johnson solo_traveller us
9
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Stephen extended_group gb
8
Great location and comfortable stay
Pros:

Great location, well designed and reasonable size rooms

Cons:

A bizarre request as our taxi was waiting outside to return the plastic room cards otherwise you’d be ‘fined’ 500 yen. They’re plastic cards…

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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John couple nz
9
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Mastronardi family_with_children ca
9
Excellent stay. Great location in Gion.
Pros:

Great location and front desk service.

Cons:

Hard to get to and from Kyoto station

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Paige family_with_children au
10
Fantastic one night to indulge in the sauna and bath
Pros:

Room was beautiful and great amenities

Cons:

The breakfast was disappointing

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Valentina family_with_children it
10
Super soddisfatti
Pros:

Zona centrale, Situato nel quartiere di Gion.
Pulito, nuovissimo, avevamo la stanza con il tatami ed il futon ed era molto spaziosa. All’ingresso si hanno a disposizione spazzolini, rasoi, creme ed altro. C’è anche il distributore gratuito dell’acqua e di tutte le bevande calde (te, caffè, cappuccino, matcha latte, cioccolato caldo e molte altre).

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Pann Nyein family_with_children us
9
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Elaine extended_group us
9
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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James couple us
10
A Great Place to stay in Kyoto
Pros:

This is a charming hotel right in the middle of the old town Gion area. We had great room with a balcony and a little kitchen. The free washing machine was a great convenience. It was a short walk to many of the temples and restaurants.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Chau Nga family_with_children nl
8
Pros:

Free coffee and tea provides, very nice and tasty 😋

Cons:

Big room and have big shower place , very relax

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Michele couple us
10
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Crystal family_with_children ca
9
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Frank solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Alessia family_with_children it
10
Hotel stupendo, ottima posizione, personale gentilissimo
Pros:

Un hotel bellissimo, con personale estremamente cortese e disponibile. Disponibili a spedire i bagagli e a riceverli (ce li hanno fatti trovare in camera!), così come a chiamare i taxi che arrivano in 2-3 minuti. Stazione autobus a 2 minuti a piedi che porta ovunque. La zona è bellissima da girare a piedi. Abbiamo sempre fatto colazione in hotel perché anche se non economica era comunque buona e varia. Macchinetta a disposizione per caffè, matcha e altro :) Se torno a Kyoto… torno sicuramente qui!!

2026-05-16 via Nuitee