Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Bath
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels in Kyoto offers a 4-star experience with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a modern restaurant serving international cuisine and a bar for relaxation. Comfortable Amenities: The hotel features private check-in and check-out, a lounge, lift, and 24-hour front desk. Additional services include a concierge, daily housekeeping, room service, and a tour desk. Prime Location: Located in the city centre, Genji Kyoto is a short walk from Sanjusangen-do Temple (13 minutes) and Kiyomizu-dera Temple (2 km). Itami Airport is 45 km away. Guests appreciate the scenic views and attentive staff.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Bar
Design Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast info

Continental

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 double beds
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 futon beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Maddy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved everything. Beautifully designed hotel. Thoughtful touches in the room. Lovely staff. Great restaurant recommendations and they went out of their way to book restaurants. Great location. Fab walk down the river and only 10-15 mins from great...”
Emilie
Australia Australia
“The best staff, loved Shin, Eri, Kou and everyone were so kind, thoughtful and caring. Made our stay even more enjoyable.”
Leyla
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautifully designed hotel with a great ethic. Lovely location and super friendly and helpful staff the facilities and rooms were great and good value for money considering the standard.”
Claire
South Africa South Africa
“Incredible boutique hotel. The staff are so friendly . Great location. Lovely rooftop bar . We loved our stay”
Ulrike
Austria Austria
“Everything was perfect! - Location could not have been better. Right in the middle of the city at the River, but in in a quiet area that feels like a small village. Very convenient for day trips as it is only a 10-15 minute walk from Kyoto...”
Dinos
Qatar Qatar
“Everything...kindness, recommendations & proactiveness of staff...location - close to Central station & metro stations giving easy access to all our activities in and beyond Kyoto...great, quiet neighborhood by the Kamo river, with great tips on...”
Ryan
Australia Australia
“Exceptional hotel in Kyoto with wonderful staff, lovely design and well setup rooms with a nice mix of modern and traditional. The rooftop terrace is an amazing spot with stunning views. The location was also great - in a quiet area but close to a...”
Till
Germany Germany
“Great Design & great people, fantastic friendly!”
Cahit
Turkey Turkey
“First of all, the design of the hotel was outstanding. It felt like a dream. The staff were incredibly warm, friendly, and helpful, yet very professional. We absolutely loved our room. The bathroom and bed were extremely comfortable. The view from...”
Henrik
Denmark Denmark
“Really nice and luxury boutique hotel, with bountiful roof garden and really nice rooms”

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Guests who stayed here loved

Maddy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved everything. Beautifully designed hotel. Thoughtful touches in the room. Lovely staff. Great restaurant recommendations and they went out of their way to book restaurants. Great location. Fab walk down the river and only 10-15 mins from great...”
Emilie
Australia Australia
“The best staff, loved Shin, Eri, Kou and everyone were so kind, thoughtful and caring. Made our stay even more enjoyable.”
Leyla
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautifully designed hotel with a great ethic. Lovely location and super friendly and helpful staff the facilities and rooms were great and good value for money considering the standard.”
Claire
South Africa South Africa
“Incredible boutique hotel. The staff are so friendly . Great location. Lovely rooftop bar . We loved our stay”
Ulrike
Austria Austria
“Everything was perfect! - Location could not have been better. Right in the middle of the city at the River, but in in a quiet area that feels like a small village. Very convenient for day trips as it is only a 10-15 minute walk from Kyoto...”
Dinos
Qatar Qatar
“Everything...kindness, recommendations & proactiveness of staff...location - close to Central station & metro stations giving easy access to all our activities in and beyond Kyoto...great, quiet neighborhood by the Kamo river, with great tips on...”
Ryan
Australia Australia
“Exceptional hotel in Kyoto with wonderful staff, lovely design and well setup rooms with a nice mix of modern and traditional. The rooftop terrace is an amazing spot with stunning views. The location was also great - in a quiet area but close to a...”
Till
Germany Germany
“Great Design & great people, fantastic friendly!”
Cahit
Turkey Turkey
“First of all, the design of the hotel was outstanding. It felt like a dream. The staff were incredibly warm, friendly, and helpful, yet very professional. We absolutely loved our room. The bathroom and bed were extremely comfortable. The view from...”
Henrik
Denmark Denmark
“Really nice and luxury boutique hotel, with bountiful roof garden and really nice rooms”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Genji Lounge
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Sky Forest Garden
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
¥10,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.