KIORI Collection Shinmachi

Hotels
419 Iwatoyamachō , Kyoto , jp

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Cashless payment available
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
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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.

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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Katerina • couple • cz
10
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Fong Nian • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Quynh • couple • gb
9
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Chen • couple • il
9
Pros:

The hotel was clean and very modern

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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CHIA-HSIU • couple • tw
9
Good
Pros:

The staff are friendly.
The room was clean and big enough to open my luggage.

Cons:

No

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Lucas • couple • us
10
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • us
10
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Jojo_silva • couple • pt
10
Perfeito
Pros:

O quarto era espaçoso e confortável. O staff foi muito atencioso e perguntou se queríamos um quarto num piso mais alto para não sermos incomodados com o barulho do pequeno almoço mas não foi nenhum problema para nós. A localização era boa, perto do metro e do autocarro mas numa rua tranquila

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • fr
7
Très bonne localisation et propre
Pros:

Très bonne localisation au calme, propre

Cons:

Le personnel est très gentil mais peu au courant du fonctionnement de l’hôtel. La machine à laver ne prend ni les Mastercards ni les Visas, alors qu’ils nous avaient indiqué le contraire.
Nous avions également demandé à réserver un taxi pour le lendemain matin pour la gare, on nous a assuré que ce n’était pas nécessaire. Le lendemain matin, aucun taxi n’était disponible.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Ainhoa • family_with_children • es
10
Muy recomendable
Pros:

Limpio y cómodo. La atención excepcional. No tiene desayuno pero hay bollitos, leche y café por las mañanas y ramen por las noches.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
J
Judith • couple • de
10
Pros:

Unser liebstes Hotel unserer 3-wöchigen Japanreise. Schon alleine der Geruch beim Betreten des Hotels war toll, man wurde jederzeit nett begrüßt und die Zimmer waren sauber, bequeme Betten und on top gab es noch kostenfreie Snacks zum Frühstück und Drinks 17-19 Uhr.
Die Lage war auch super!
Wir würden definitiv wieder kommen!

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Rui • couple • pt
9
Your home to explore Kyoto
Pros:

A Localização, o hotel parece novo, o conforto da cama e do quarto, a limpeza, o staff que foi sempre impecável.

Cons:

Na verdade não tem apenas a ver com este alojamento, todos os hoteis em Kyoto tiveram uma subida de preço recentemente (provavelmente devido ao excesso de turismo) o que faz com que a relação qualidade / preço seja o ponto que não dá para ser 10 para mim.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Cheniera • couple • ca
10
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Hui-Chun Sung • couple • tw
9
Pros:

雙人房房間夠大，攤開兩個大行李箱還可以走路，床鋪舒適，整潔，CP值高

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • nz
10
Pros:

Wonderful staff, each and every one went the extra mile to help. Shout out especially to Eric!! Lovely bed, very quiet rooms and a nice idea to have a happy hour for guests, with wine and sake

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Bruna • extended_group • br
10
MARAVILHOSA
Pros:

Hotel super novo, confortável e eles oferecem um mini cafe e degustação de vinho e saque no final da tarde. Maravilhoso atendimento e os quartos são grandes!

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Alba • couple • it
9
Ottima scelta, pulito, comodo e in un’ottima posizione.
Pros:

Posizione, gentilezza dello staff, grandezza di bagno e camera

Cons:

La finestra non era apribile ed era oscurata

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Andy • extended_group • id
10
Very good hotel and nice location, only 1 min walk to family mart
Pros:

Room is nice and big

Cons:

Why hotel like this dont have microwave for guest? Have to go to the staff room to use it. Should have one put in customer area

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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reyes • couple • es
9
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Diego • couple • pe
9
Muy bueno y recomendable hotel. Bien ubicado, cerca de zonas turísticas y estación de metro
Pros:

Hotel moderno, habitaciones amplias y cómodas, personal sumamente atento y amable. Ofrecen café y bocaditos en las mañanas, vino y sake por las tardes.

Cons:

Nada

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee