KIORI Collection Shinmachi

Hotels
419 Iwatoyamachō , Kyoto , jp

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and modern rooms
Friendly and attentive staff (mentions of Eric)
Spacious, comfortable beds
Quiet location close to transport/tourist areas
Complimentary snacks, coffee and evening wine/sake
Cons:
No full breakfast
Limited guest amenities (no public microwave, washing machine card/payment issues)
Price increases affecting value for some guests
Some rooms have non-openable/obscured windows and no view
Isolated service lapses (taxi reservation not handled as expected)

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Consistently praised across reviews: described as clean, modern and tidy (multiple mentions in English, Spanish, Chinese, German, French, Portuguese).
Service
1
Staff repeatedly described as friendly and attentive with special mentions for Eric; however there are isolated service issues (staff not fully informed about hotel procedures, a taxi booking problem).
Location
1
Generally well located — close to metro/buses and tourist areas and on quiet streets — although a few noted it's a short walk from the station.
Room Quality
1
Rooms described as spacious, comfortable beds and well appointed; minor negatives include a non-openable/obscured window and lack of a view for some rooms.
Amenities
1
Mixed to negative: hotel offers snacks, mini café and evening wine/sake which guests like, but lacks a full breakfast, has no public microwave for guests, and a washing machine payment issue was reported — overall amenities are limited for some needs.
Value for Money
1
Mixed sentiment: several reviewers call it great value (high CP ratio), but at least one guest notes recent price increases in Kyoto have harmed the value proposition — overall value is a notable pain point for some guests.
Food and Beverage
1
Limited F&B: appreciated small morning snacks, coffee and evening drinks, but absence of a proper breakfast and limited food options lowered satisfaction for some travelers.
Overall Experience
1
Overall very positive stays reported (would return, excellent staff and comfortable rooms), though amenities and value issues temper perfect scores for some guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-04-13 21:08

Property Description

Discover the charm of Kyoto at KIORI Collection Shinmachi, where modern luxury meets unparalleled convenience.

Prime Location
Nestled in the vibrant Shimogyo Ward district, our hotel places you just a short walk from the Kyoto International Manga Museum and Gion Shijo Station. Explore the rich cultural heritage of Kyoto with ease.

Elegant Accommodations
Unwind in our stylish air-conditioned rooms, equipped with thoughtful amenities including a desk, an electric tea pot, and a private bathroom with a bidet. Comfort and functionality are at the heart of your stay.

Exceptional Service
Enjoy round-the-clock assistance with our attentive 24-hour front desk, ensuring that all your needs are met during your stay in this beautiful city.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the essence of Kyoto—book your stay at KIORI Collection Shinmachi today!

Important information:

Complimentary house wine pours are included for adult guests in our lounge during happy hours from 5 PM till 7 PM.

A self-service laundry room with washers and dryers is available for guests.

For your convenience and safety, we operate as a fully cashless hotel. We accept payments via all major credit and debit cards.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
F
Frank • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

Everything was great, staff friendly and ultra helpful when called upon

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
H
Huyen • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Super nice hotel and clean and mordel!
The staff is very nice and helpful
The location is close to the station and they have a lot nice restaurants and shopping around the area!! Will be stay again if we get chance to be back in Kyoto

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
A
axmenon • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Elena • family_with_children • at
10
Great place to stay in Kyōto
Pros:

We enjoyed our stay at the hotel everything was perfect

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Trinh • extended_group • fr
10
Excellent
Pros:

Gentillesse, disponibilité du personnel. Très propre, très bien situé, proche des transports. Merci pour tout.

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
S
SOU • couple • jp
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • at
8
Schönes, kleines Hotel. Saubere, neue Zimmer, hochwertige Ausstattung. Wenig Stauraum.
Pros:

Schöne Zimmer, alles neu und sauber. Ruhige, dennoch zentrale Lage. HIlfsbereites Personal. Gratis Kaffee und Tee sowie Erfrischungsgetränke den ganzen Tag.

Cons:

Es gab kaum Stauraum im Zimmer: eine Garderobe (offen, zum Hängen) mit einer Ablage darüber und 3 Schubladen. Wenn man den Minikühlschrank in den Tresen integriert hätte, wäre ein ganzer Schrank möglich gewesen, hier wurde bei der Innenausstattung (die grundsätzlich hochwertig ist) leider viel Platz verschwendet.
Das "Frühstück" wird nicht als solches angeboten sondern als "kleiner Gruß" vom Hotel. Bitte daher auch nichts erwarten, sind ein paar aufgetaute Croissants und dergleichen. Das Konzept ist im Zusammenhang mit der Zimmerausstattung nicht schlüssig, für ein Appartement fehlt die Küche, für ein richtiges Frühstück bieten sie zu wenig.
Raumhöhe des Zimmers ist sehr niedrig und gewöhnungsbedürftig, ist aber geschmackssache und stimmungsabhängig ;-)

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Jan • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Maria Camila • couple • es
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Cesar • family_with_children • es
10
Excelente hotel
Pros:

Canadá súper cómoda
Limpieza excelente
Baño y ducha muy buena
Incluye desayuno gratis

Cons:

Nada, francamente todo muy bien.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
C
Chu • couple • tw
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • family_with_children • us
9
Really lovely place to stay
Pros:

Honestly the most comfortable beds we had in Japan. The Bathroom and double shower was awesome.. Hotel was quiet despite having an active festival right outside it. (which, if you are going to the Gion festival this is a great location to stay in)

Cons:

The window in the room could not open AND was frosted over. No milk substitutes for breakfast. toilet room was a bit cramped.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
A
Alwin • family_with_children • ae
9
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
A
asuka • couple • jp
10
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • us
6
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Excellent. Clean and very comfortable. Very modern. Lovely, helpful staff. Restaurants and local train station and bus stops nearby. Would definitely stay again!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
J
Julie • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
K
Karen • family_with_children • ca
8
Cute boutique hotel and a nice place to stay with family in Kyoto
Pros:

Location, decor, room size, cleanliness , staff attentiveness, bread for breakfast

Cons:

Paper thin walls, noise from all sides affecting sleep. Room was too cold. Laundry machines could be better.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Luca • solo_traveller • fr
10
Great place with minimalistic design
Pros:

Lovely minimal design. Complementary coffee and drinks. Position.

Cons:

Is missing just a gym and is a bit not understandable why they charge to keep the luggage if you keep it after 5

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Sofia • extended_group • se
8
The perfect spot to stay in Kyoto
Pros:

This hotell is absolutely beautiful! Modern Japan meats Scandinavia. It’s small, intimate and comfortable and oh, so tastefully designed and decorated. Very comfortable beds. There are a lot of special services included. A saké in the evening followed by ramen as a late night snack. Patisserie’s and tea/coffee/juice in the morning. All included and served in a beautiful, almost serene lounge room with a view of the inner garden.
The hotel is situated in, what I have come to learn, the most optimal area in Kyoto for a tourist who appreciates calm and quiet as much as discovery, shopping and the real Kyoto. It’s quiet even though everything is within walking distance. The narrow streets surrounding the Kiori are residential mixed with small businesses and tiny restaurants. It’s cute and and you get to see everyday life around you. Not many tourists. If you walk 30 min in any direction from the hotel you will have to extend your iCloud with beautiful pics in no time.
The Kiori is the place I’m staying when I visit again.

Cons:

Make sure to pick rooms on the top floors or you won’t get a view.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee