Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels

Property class: 3.5
Waterfront hotel with restaurant, near Kyoto Tower

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At Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Tower. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Free bike rentals and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Gojo Station is 10 minutes away.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
$572 nightly
The total price is $629
Nov 12 - Nov 13

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View all photos for Deluxe Room (City)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

Deluxe Room (City)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio (City)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city, and a wooden wardrobe.

Studio (City)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with a wooden bed, a desk, and a television.

Premium Room (City)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Futons and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Garden)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a garden through large windows.

Deluxe Room (Garden)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Double Beds (Garden)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view of greenery.

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds (Garden)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern room with a sliding glass door leading to a garden, a round table, and a chair.

Suite (Garden)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Balcony (River)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

Deluxe Room, Balcony (River)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony (River)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony (River)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, Balcony (River)

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden chairs, and a built-in oven.

Suite, Balcony (River)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room (River)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, a small table, and a view of the city.

Superior Room (River)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Townhome (Machiya Townhouse Annex)

A room with a green sofa, a small table with a lamp, and a view through a large window with wooden frames.

Townhome (Machiya Townhouse Annex)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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shimogyo-ku hasidono-cho362-3, Kyoto, kyoto, 6008113

What's nearby

  • Lake Biwa Canal - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kyoto Station Building - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nishiki Market - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 51 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 87 min drive
  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 5 min walk
  • Shichijo Station - 7 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 14 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 10 min walk
  • Tofukuji Station - 20 min walk
  • Kujo Station - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Kyoto Beer Lab - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Söt Coffee Roaster Kyoto - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Walden Woods Kyoto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hachi Record Shop and Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪汽 [ki:] - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels

  • At Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Tower. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Free bike rentals and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Gojo Station is 10 minutes away.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 19 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel's restaurant served delicious food with amazing views and the staff were very helpful. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great design, great location and helpful staff Amazing !!
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel - Great location and staff. Spacious rooms and very nice decorated.
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10/10 Exceptional

Attentive staff. Small cozy hotel. Quiet neighbourhood. Great cocktails in the bar, especially by bartender Shin. Great helpful reception staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were incredibly welcoming. The online pictures don't do this place justice -- it is an amazing place.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel. Lovely gardens and interior design. Most of all, the fantastic staff made the experience.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was large and comfortable and the staff could not have been more attentive. One of my favorite hotels in the world.
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10/10 Exceptional

A gem in the midst of a busy city. Warm and helpful staff. Amazing room and hotel design
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10/10 Exceptional

Truly amazing hotel with great staff, stunning rooftop patio, excellent food and drink and really an enjoyable stay. Extra thanks to those working the front desk and bar as they made the lobby and rooftop feel like an oasis. We ate and drank at the hotel numerous times. It's located in a really nice area close to major sites and easy access to transit. Choose here! If we come back the only thing id do is get a river view room. They were also great with kids and allergies.
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed here for 3 nights and absolutely loved it. A great location, easy to get just about anywhere from the hotel. The service and staff we're some of the best we've ever had the pleasure to stay with. We highly recommend this location and would stay here again for sure! Thanks Genji Kyoto for taking care of us!
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10/10 Exceptional

One of my top hotels in the world

One of my favorite hotel stays ever, anywhere. The staff are incredible, the service is second to none, and the rooms are lovely - modern, with a Japanese minimalist sensibility.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay at this hotel. Great service, they are all super helpful and friendly. We had our Japanese breakfast at the terrace. Food was delicious and amazing view! Highly recommend this hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice helpful staff. Very clean and modern. Excellent place to stay in Kyoto
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was amazing! First of all the design of every detail from the entrance, to the lobby, the rooms and the roof garden was beautiful. The staff was so helpful and endearing, as well as very adept with English. The location was ideal. The complementary laundry facility was a real bonus. The chef was also great! This was truly our home in Kyoto, and always a pleasure to return to after a busy day in town!
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10/10 Exceptional

A boutique hotel located in a tranquil neighborhood beside the beautiful Kamo-gawa River and definitely a highlight of our trip in Kyoto. Very convenient guest rooms with modern-style design combining traditional Japanese elements. Superb and helpful staffs. All of these made a lasting impression on me and gave me wonderful memories.
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10/10 Exceptional

New modern hotel in a prime location. First class service. Has a lovely rooftop terrace to view the city.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is an incredibly special place. It is an architectural masterpiece. The service is impeccable. The location is excellent. The staff pays attention to every detail. What a beautiful stay we had in Kyoto at this amazing space. Thanks to Serj and Eri and Katsuya and the rest of the staff - we will be back!
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10/10 Exceptional

Genji is a gem

Well located, beautifully conceived, designed and constructed. All staff were eager, friendly, thoughtful and competent. Loved the properly constructed timber furniture and the modern traditional design was inspiring.
Tortoises seen from our balcony
Kamo River and Gion from rooftop garden
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a fabulous hotel from all points of view: convenient location, gorgeous design, excellent amenities, but most importantly staff who go out of their way to accommodate the guests. Everyone was excellent. Many thanks to multilingual Sergei who takes special care of his guests. I highly recommend this hotel and will certainly return if I have another opportunity to be in Kyoto.
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10/10 Exceptional

Just...wow! Out of more than a dozen places our group stayed, Genji is our favorite place to stay. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, the property is recently opened and in immaculate condition, the rooms are spacious and comfortable. The location is nicely situated in a quiet nook along the river with many popular sites within walking distance. Higashiyama Ward, for example, is a short walk across the river, and Kiyomizudera Nioman Gate is visible from the rooftop garden – definitely check it out at night when it's lit up. We'd stay here forever if it was an option.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Genji met expectations

Overall great stay at Genji that met expectations. I'd recommend it, though think there are likely equal or better alternatives in Kyoto. We stayed here for 1 night as part of a 2 week honeymoon trip. Room: overall very good. Great shower and bath. Spacious. Nice mix of modern and traditional design. We had a garden room and I wish we had gotten a river view room as the garden view felt a bit meh/dark. Service: helpful and friendly staff. We had one misstep toward the end of our stay re: laundry services that impacted our experience a bit but not a dealbreaker. Area: nice area of Kyoto. Walkable and near the trains. They had just replaced the flooring in our room so there was a strong straw smell. Worth knowing if that kinda thing will bother you.
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10/10 Exceptional

What a fabulous hotel! The staff literally couldn't do enough for you! Only 19 rooms so truly felt like a personalised stay. Absolutely wonderful
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10/10 Exceptional

If you enjoy beautifully designed hotels with local flair, you’ll love this hotel!
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing boutique hotel!!
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved this place. The staff was lively and helpful, room comfortable, location ideal.
Rooftop view at breakfast.
Rooftop view at breakfast.
Trendy designer hotel in a little neighborhood that reminded us Venice, California.
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10/10 Exceptional

wonderful