Minn Gion Sanjo

Hotels
9.2 (118 reviews)
Higashiyama Ward Sanchome, 18, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 605-0005 , Kyoto , JP

Facilities

Full-service spa
Express check-out
Free WiFi
Express check-in/check-out
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Express check-out
Full-service spa
Smoke-free property
Housekeeping on request
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Family-friendly
Spacious accommodations
Cons:
Confusing check-in
Loud construction noise

Categories

Cleanliness
8.19
Reported issues with washing machine smell and construction noise affecting comfort.
Service
9.66
Staff was helpful, though check-in was confusing.
Location
9.7
Conveniently located, with easy access to shops and attractions.
Room Quality
9.15
Generally good quality but experienced disturbances from construction.
Amenities
9.18
Laundry facilities and spacious accommodations, but issues with the washing machine.
Value for Money
9.64
Good value considering the amenities and family-friendly setup.
Food and Beverage
8.69
No specific mentions, rated as standard for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall enjoyable stay with some minor inconveniences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 01:44

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and luxury at Minn Gion Sanjo, your tranquil retreat in the heart of Kyoto.

Relax and Revitalize
Indulge in ultimate relaxation at our full-service spa, where you can unwind and pamper yourself, ensuring a rejuvenating stay.

Home-Like Comfort
Our 30 spacious guestrooms feature fully equipped kitchens with full-sized refrigerators and stovetops, making it easy to enjoy a meal at your convenience.

Prime Location
Explore the vibrant sights of Kyoto with major attractions such as Pontocho Alley and Yasaka Shrine just a short stroll away, allowing you to immerse yourself in the local culture.

Don't miss the chance to experience luxury and convenience—book your stay at Minn Gion Sanjo today!

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the aparthotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Guest type

    LGBTQ friendly

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 118 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.19
Service: 9.66
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 9.15
Amenities: 9.18
Value for Money: 9.64
Food and Beverage: 8.69
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Amy Da family
8
Pros:

The accomodation was perfect for our family, the only complaint was the confusing check in. I was lucky to have a tech savvy teenager to help me ( my son). Otherwise i would stay here again. Clothes washing machine and kitchen were super handy.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Imran family_with_children
6
Pros:

Although it was setup nicely, getting sleep at night in the room whilst there were multiple small lights on the ceiling didn’t make this a relaxing time. 2 nights were fine for us but glad it wasn’t longer.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children
10
Pros:

Very good, liked by whole family

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
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Kyle partner
10
Pros:

Had a great stay here for 5 nights. Area was very walkable. Like others have mentioned check-in is a bit confusing, and we were thankful some was there to help. Spa was not working when we stayed but property contacted us in advance. Room was massive and very convenient.

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
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Gillian family
8
Pros:

Very handy for transport and shops

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
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Sarah family_with_children
6
Pros:

The room itself is nice but we had a few issues. Our first morning we woke up to very loud construction noise outside our bedroom window that was unceasing. After a few hours I requested we be moved as my baby was unable to sleep. They immediately moved us to a room on the other side of the building, which we appreciated. However the washing machine in this new room had a foul smell like sewage. After a load of washing this smell had transferred to our clothes and made the bathroom smell terrible.
Also to note, there is often nobody at reception and check in and check out is done electronically with video verification. This made communicating issues a bit more difficult without an actual person there.

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
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JOHNNY family
10
Pros:

Very things were okay but there was a problem. The room-key code didn’t work. After suffering about 30 minutes, we got a real hard key.

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
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Gary
10
Pros:

Staff was helpful. The room was great!

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
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armielyn family
10
Pros:

Amazing place and location

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
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Shea
8
Lovely space
Pros:

Spacious accommodation, location was mostly walkable. A little far with the heat but we managed to transport luggage. The check in was a little confusing, but had showed up when someone was at the front desk which helped expedite it. Can book the private onsen for family which was nice.

2025-08-07 via Nuitee
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armielyn
10
Pros:

This place is a homelike environment w laundry inside , big space for Japan. Beautiful Sauna SPA. Great location and the place is clean and very good service. Definitely a great place to live in Kyoto

2025-08-05 via Nuitee
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Mark family_with_children
10
Pros:

Excellent property that was perfect for me and family. Had everything we needed and very comfortable.

2025-08-05 via Nuitee
O
Oleg
10
Pros:

A very comfortable condo hotel, in a walking distance from Gion and shopping areas

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
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Vanessa
10
Great location and spacious!
Pros:

The facility has a great quiet location, in walking distance to convenience stores, trains. about 3/4 mile walk to the main shops in Gion, the river walk and many shrines.

The facility has a private spa room which was a great feature. We had a 1 bedroom with 2 sofa beds which were comfortable, the room was spacious and had a side patio.
We speak English, limited Japanese and was able to communicate with the friendly staff.

2025-07-18 via Nuitee
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Susana family
10
Pros:

This was the best hotel during our Japan trip. It was spacious, clean and had a tatami area. The full kitchen and balcony made our stay even more superb. It was also in a quiet area with walkable small local shops and cafes. Also a grocery store close by. It also did have a washer/dryer combo (note:was very hard to use and didn’t dry very well). Other than that, it was perfect!

2025-07-17 via Nuitee
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Heather
8
Pros:

Lovely hotel. Check in is all automated. Room was very comfortable although we had issues with the air conditioning not working and they moved us to one of the other locations nearby which was fine. Didn’t get a chance to use the onsen. Wish we had!

2025-07-17 via Nuitee
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Lucas friends
10
Pros:

Excellent would recommend highly

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
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Ryan family
6
Pros:

Loved the location, near the Sanjo metro was nice. The AC in the room was disastrously cold and couldn’t be adjusted to a temperature. So it was either on or off. And in the bedroom the air blew directly on your face. The cold felt good at 5pm when we came back to the hotel, but not so much shortly later.

2025-07-05 via Nuitee
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Lea Bernadette partner
2
Pros:

No human being, hard to contact anyone.

2025-07-05 via Nuitee
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Wilianto family
10
Pros:

From check in, spacious room (triple beds), washing machine in side the room, balcony, additional tatami space, locked up storage (before checkin till 17.00) to checkout via barcode, everything is highly efficient and very very bery easy. No human intervention needed at all. The only thing is road noise since our room is facing the road. You can literally hear some passerby's conversation and all the vehicle noise. But will definitely come back again. We love it!!!

2025-06-29 via Nuitee