Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

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Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts
9.1 (70 reviews)
7 Seikanji Ryozan-Cho, Higashiyama-Ward , Kyoto , jp

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Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spotlessly clean
Attentive staff
Comfortable rooms
Beautiful location
Cons:
Limited restaurant options
Breakfast menu choices were few

Categories

Cleanliness
9.11
The entire hotel was spotlessly clean and beautifully designed.
Service
9.58
Staff were very attentive, treated guests like VIPs, and provided thoughtful gestures.
Location
9.12
Ideal location away from the crowd, with beautiful views.
Room Quality
9.57
Rooms were large, elegant, and the bed was extremely comfortable.
Amenities
9.1
The onsen and breakfast were highlights and well received.
Value for Money
8.56
High quality but some feel the restaurant price does not match its value.
Food and Beverage
8.61
Breakfast was enjoyed but offerings were limited.
Overall Experience
9.18
An unforgettable and unique experience overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 18:50

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience 5-star luxury at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto, offering beautifully air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities and elegant decor.

Convenient Location
Located near popular attractions like Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Gion Shijo Station, the hotel offers easy access to Kyoto's cultural sites and transportation hubs.

Exceptional Services
Enjoy personalized concierge services, room service, and a 24-hour front desk for all your needs at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto.

Book now to indulge in an unforgettable stay at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto and discover the perfect blend of luxury and tradition in the heart of Kyoto.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 70 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.11
Service: 9.58
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 9.57
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 8.56
Food and Beverage: 8.61
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Ibrahim • family_with_children • sa
9
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Mohamed • family_with_children • om
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Leila • couple • ae
8
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Leon • extended_group • za
9
Wonderful stay at Banyan Tree Kyoto. Highly recommend
Pros:

Loved the rooms!! staff were fantastic. The onsen was lovely. Excellent position. Dinner was delicious. Would highly recommend this hotel.

Cons:

The service at breakfast was slow and the breakfast was a little disappointing as it was the same everyday.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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lorna • couple • gb
9
Would recommend as the service and room standard are exemplary.
Pros:

The hotel, room and staff were exemplary. We also had dinner one evening which was highly enjoyable set course tasting menu (also excellent value for the quality, service and surroundings). The location was ideal for us, quiet in the middle of the temple area and away from the tourists. However you do need to traipse up and down a relatively steep hill. We are fit 60 year olds so were happy and able to walk the hill into Gion but may be a consideration for others.

Cons:

There were a couple of additional charges you would not expect from such a lifestyle, luxury hotel ie the morning yoga session and the mini bar. We stayed in a number of small boutique hotels on out travels in Japan costing a 1/3rd of the room rate yet they all provided that initial welcoming complimentary mini bar & other services such as bikes/yoga. Simple gestures (and avoidance of services inherent in the offering that have supplemental charges) make a major difference when considering value for money.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • il
10
Pros:

Amazing hotel and very kind people! We will come back definitely.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Yuko • couple • us
10
Reminiscences of Kyoto
Pros:

Everything is wonderful. The corner room had a nice view of Gion area and a Japanese style bath was nostalgic to me that memories of my family. The location is a few minutes away from Nene no Michi which was awesome. Ukata was very nice too. All the staffs are kind.

Cons:

None

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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columba • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

The service was very personalized. The location is great, very close to Gion area too. Loved the room layout & hotel food.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • za
10
We had a brilliant time and were able to take walking tours of the market and catch Ubers wherever needed. The hotel is
Pros:

It was a beautiful Hotel and they made sure we were absolutely catered for in respect of the meals.
The staff were very friendly and the hotel is situated perfectly.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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HYESUN • couple • kr
9
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • couple • gb
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Fabulous hotel in old Kyoto with fantastic views and beautifully appointed rooms. Wonderful staff and amazing choice of à la carte breakfasts. Onsen facilities in the hotel and Yukata provided. Fab!

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Henrietta • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Mirac • solo_traveller • ae
3
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Staff, Restaurant

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Sebastien • family_with_children • pt
1
Cons:

Ils ont chargé des montant indus . Booking n’a pas aidé du tout.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Andre • family_with_children • pt
10
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Siobhan • solo_traveller • sa
10
Fabulous hotel, facilities, location and landscape. Thank you for a fantastic holiday.
Pros:

Fabulous Japanese breakfasts

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Sangkyun • family_with_children • kr
8
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • hk
10
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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SEUNG EIY • family_with_children • kr
6
Pros:

일단 비좁다ᆢ 리조트는 아니니 이해할만하나 바 라운지 없고
ᆢ그나마, 자질구레한 문제, 예로 슬리퍼는 발가락에 들어가지도 않고, 로션 샴프병 꼭지도 원활치 않다ᆢ여기 직원들은 알면서 이런걸 방치 하나?
한국말하는 직원이 있어 좋다ㆍ
투숙객 대부분이 한국인이어서 그렇다네요ᆢ 방 문짝이나 창문등 자재는 최상급 인데 ᆢ글헤
5성,4성?ᆢ이기엔 가성비 편의성은 떨어집니다ㆍ

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Omnia • couple • us
10
One of the best hotels I’ve stayed on
Pros:

Everything about this property was perfect starting from the moment we entered to the moment we left we were very well taken care of :)
The onsen was amazing and the room was very spacious and comfortable

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee