Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotels
Design Hotels
10 (315 reviews)
Hashidono-cho 362-3, Shimogyo-ku , Kyoto , jp

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Outstanding staff assistance
Charming and comfortable environment
Cons:
Minor maintenance detail with shower

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Generally positive, few mentions of maintenance issues.
Service
10
Staff was extremely lovely and helpful; went above and beyond.
Location
10
Convenient location, quiet yet close to attractions.
Room Quality
10
Rooms were large, comfortable, and beautifully designed.
Amenities
10
Fantastic facilities including a rooftop terrace and free bikes.
Value for Money
10
Great value considering the level of service and amenities.
Food and Beverage
10
Breakfast options were rich and available via room service.
Overall Experience
10
An outstanding stay; highly recommended.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 02:17

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Genji Kyoto offers a range of luxurious amenities such as free bikes to explore the city, a serene garden to unwind, and a stylish shared lounge and terrace for socializing.

Exceptional Services
Enjoy top-notch services including a delectable restaurant serving local cuisine, convenient room service for a cozy night in, and a reliable 24-hour front desk to cater to all your needs.

Prime Location
Situated near popular attractions like TKP Garden City Kyoto and Gion Shijo Station, Genji Kyoto provides easy access to the city center and Sanjusangen-do Temple, making it the ideal choice for your stay in Gionmachi.

Book now at Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels, and indulge in a luxurious stay with top-notch amenities and exceptional services.

Important information:

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for ¥10,000 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 315 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
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YI TING extended_group tw
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple de
9
Einzigartig.
Pros:

Einzigartiges Hotel in bester Lage. Grossartiges Design, wunderbare Zimmer, bester und sehr zuvorkommender Service. Sehr ruhiges Quartier, trotzdem zentral gelegen. Unbedingt empfehlenswert!

Cons:

Nichts

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple sg
10
Pros:

Probably the best hotel experience I've had in Japan so far! The hotel is beautifully designed and the staff delivered kind and warm hospitality throughout our stay. When we came back from a run along the Kamo river, they would even offer us cold bottles of water or cold towels. The room is stylish and we truly had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We especially enjoyed the river view from our hotel room, such a beautiful way to experience Kyoto.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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ashley extended_group ca
10
10/10 view, suite, food and service …top boutique hotel we’ve ever stayed in.
Pros:

extraordinary service, gorgeous view, beautiful suite, amazing breakfasts, concierge helped me in middle of the night 2x

Cons:

0, everything was perfect

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Maureen couple us
10
Fabulous boutique hotel in excellent location
Pros:

I adored this hotel and experience. The rooms were delightful, the beds very comfortable, the service impeccable. The roof top for drinks and snacks was a huge bonus. I loved how quiet and serene the neighborhood was yet so close to walk to many things. The staff here, especially Shin and Eri were over the top accommodating.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Joy family_with_children us
9
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay, staff was excellent, breakfast was a good start to the day, rooftop was a lovely space to hang out and dine in, room was very comfortable for a family of four. Location was walkable and convenient for us.

Cons:

We were very happy with our stay at the Genji.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Alexander couple de
10
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Julie family_with_children us
10
Amazing
Pros:

Gorgeous property! Every turn brings peace and serenity! Amazing staff with superb service. Front desk lady was so kind!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
K
Karen couple us
10
Unique boutique hotel in quiet, charming location
Pros:

Genji Kyoto is wonderful! Our river view room with a private deck was gorgeous, the included breakfast was delicious, the staff were all so helpful and the location worked for us. We really loved that it was away from the hectic craziness and it was easy to still get around by walking, biking (bikes for use at the hotel) and via taxi for far away spots. I am so glad we stayed here instead of at the larger more "central" michelin property I had considered. This unique boutique hotel offered incredible beauty and lovely touches throughout. If you stay, consider taking the bikes along the river path. We rode to the Kyoto National Garden and it was a nice changeup from the typical tourist spots.

Cons:

nothing

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Matteo solo_traveller fr
10
À l’image de Kyoto, zen et soigné dans les détails.
Pros:

L’emplacement hors des circuits touristiques, l’attention du personnel, le petit déjeuner japonais, la chambre et son confort, en bref tout.

Cons:

Franchement rien à dire. s’il faut vraiment trouver quelque chose, la carte pour dîner est limitée, mais les restaurants à côté ne manquent pas.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Giuseppe solo_traveller ch
10
Cooles Hotel an bester Lage!
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Lorna solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

Great location, quiet. Beautiful Japanese decor with modern comforts.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Janina extended_group za
10
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Dagmar couple nl
10
A lovely, relaxing stay in a busy, sometimes overwhelming city
Pros:

Possibly the loveliest, most relaxing hotel l have ever stayed in. This is a 19 room hotel on the riverside in a quiet part of central Kyoto. Without doubt the stars are 1: the staff - They were wonderful. Nothing was too much trouble, everything done with a smile and courtesy, 2: the roof garden terrace, which overlooks eastern Kyoto enabling you to enjoy half of the city whilst you have breakfast, dinner or just drinks. All beautifully served and presented by the staff at, wait for it, not outrageous prices.
We were on the 3rd floor and had a really great room, with lots of luxury and space.

The location is excellent - there are bars, beer places, restaurants galore within a short walk and it's about a 15-20 minute walk to the JR station.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Marjolaine couple fr
10
Un superbe séjour
Pros:

Un boutique hôtel superbe dans un petit quartier paisible et bucolique au bord de la rivière Kamo, à une dizaine de minutes à pied des rues animées.
Les ruelles autour de l’hôtel valent le détour.
La chambre est spacieuse et décorée avec goût, les amateurs de design seront conquis.
Le personnel est au petit soin, d’une gentillesse remarquable.
Le rooftop offre une très belle vue sur Kyoto et la rivière.
Des vélos sont à disposition, je vous le recommande +++, découvrir Kyoto à vélo est agréable et très pratique !!!
Une buanderie est à disposition, pour ceux qui restent plusieurs semaines au Japon c’est fort pratique !

Cons:

Dommage que le petit-dej ne soit pas inclus ou a minima à un prix plus abordable.
Des petits détails pour parfaire le tout : un lait pour le corps serait apprécié, de même que des thés autre que Lipton vu le standing de l’hôtel. Un bandeau de nuit devrait également être mis à disposition, les stores ne sont pas suffisamment occultants.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Benjamin couple fr
10
Pros:

Le personnel, la localisation, la vue, le style

Cons:

Rien, tout est parfait

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Sławomir extended_group pl
10
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Gerard solo_traveller fr
10
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple us
10
Our best stay of our 3 week trip!
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent and beautifully presented. Location was perfect.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Patrick family_with_children fr
10
Un établissement tout en délicatesse et en raffinement
Pros:

Un petit bonbon d’hôtel caché dans le Vieux Kyoto.
Il est tout petit, il est caché, il est dur d’accès (il y avait des travaux sur la route) mais une fois qu’on y est quel bonheur!!
Dès l’arrivée, on a l’impression de rentrer à la maison tellement l’accueil est gentil.
L’hôtel est magnifique, très belle décoration, ambiance chaleureuse et élégante… et notre chambre était waouh ! !
Petit jardin japonais sur la terrasse, chambre spacieuse, éclairages doux et une salle de bain de rêve, organique.
La seule chose que j’aurais pu reprocher (mais c’est moi et mes habitudes de voyageuse) c’est qu’il n’y a pas de buffet mais un petit déjeuner excellent, frais, raffiné, préparé à la minute et servi à table : vous vous régalerez. De toute façon ils ont tout ce que vous voulez, ils peuvent tout vous préparer.
Nous avons beaucoup de mal à quitter cet hôtel, son staff adorable et Kyoto

Cons:

Le lit d’appoint était un futon au sol. Après avoir ralé mon fils a dormi comme une souche.

2026-04-24 via Nuitee