KIORI Collection Shinmachi

Hotels
419 Iwatoyamachō , Kyoto , JP

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Children allowed

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
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TONY • couple • au
10
Quick stay, found everything perfect Thankyou
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Chantal • couple • ch
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Gilad • couple • il
10
Pros:

The staff was super friendly, quite big rooms, excellent value for money.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Katrina • couple • au
9
Staff were fantastic and helpful. Overall a great stay.
Pros:

Good location, out of the touristy areas, plenty of food options close by.

Cons:

Windows opaque so you couldn’t see outside.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Anjlee • family_with_children • gb
9
Lovely hotel and well located on a side street. Staff polite
Pros:

Family room well configured and comfortable. Clean property with a great bathroom

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • au
10
Fantastic stay in a great location with really comfortable bed. Would highly recommend.
Pros:

Extremely clean and comfortable. Staff were all very pleasant and helpful. Room was great and had everything we needed. Enjoyed a few little extras like coffee and pastries in the morning and a glass of wine in the evening.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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RAHUL • family_with_children • in
10
Great stay, perfect for Family, location is central and well connected through public transport.
Pros:

Location was very cenral and staff was very helpful.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Justin • couple • us
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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AURELIE • couple • fr
8
Pros:

Propre

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Yonatan • extended_group • il
10
מצויין!
Pros:

הצוות היה מאוד אדיב, המיטות נוחות ממש והחדר גדול יפה מאוד

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Seungjae • extended_group • de
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • gb
10
Lovely modern room in a great location
Pros:

Beautiful and modern feeling hotel - all super clean and with the best shower! We enjoyed the little freebies such as a free light breakfast and drinks for a couple of hours in the evening. An excellent location that was easy walking distance (5 mins or less) to some nice restaurants and bars. It was a bit further out from the Gion district with the main nightlife area but that was still walkable in about 20 minutes.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Tamara • couple • mk
10
Pros:

Very beautiful hotel, spacious rooms, very clean and very cozy.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Faisal • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

really nice aesthetic

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Javier • couple • ar
9
Muy buen hotel para pasar unsa noches de turismo en Kyoto
Pros:

Bueno, pero es solo cafe, panes y medialunas, podría ser un poco más comlpleto

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Maddison • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Location, comfortability and friendly staff.

Cons:

Weird hotel tax that I was notified about before.
Our room was on the first floor in the hallway leading to dining room, so everyone walked past our room.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • us
9
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • extended_group • us
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • fr
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Abhinav • couple • in
10
Excellent! Not even 5 stars think of each thing in such a practical manner.
Pros:

Super practical and very comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing in particular. If have tho nit pick then the morning coffee needs to be better.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee