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Reviews of Ishibekoji Muan 5 stars

605-0825 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku Shimokawaracho 463-10, Japan

#15 of 634 hotels in Kyoto

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Review score

Based on 133 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    9.0
    Excellent spot to stay in Kyoto
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    AC was poor

    Location is excellent. Exceptionally clean and high quality.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    10
    Lovely time spent in a quaint ryokan
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No proper chair so hard to get up due to my weak knees

    Friendly and attentive staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    10
    Perfect stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We tried the Japanese and Westerm breakfasts. Both were lovely. Staff is friendly and helpful. Rooms are beautiful and clean. The location is perfect … and quiet!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    10
    We had a wonderful 2 days during our vacation here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing comes to mind— absolutely great experience!

    Location, service, breakfast, and our experience were all great! Absolutely great experience, from start to finish. The staff took care of everything and were very helpful and knowledgeable. We stayed in Hangetsu.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    10
    Excellent stay. Modernised Ryokan with a traditional feel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing! I didn't like that we have to leave so soon. I cannot wait to go back to Kyoto and stay at Muan. I would specifically make a trip to Kyoto just to stay there again. The entrance was a little hard to find at first because it was located on a private road and it doesn't show on google map. However, it was really convenient once you found it.

    EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING!!! We enjoyed our stay at Muan so much. It was beautifully decorated, the rooms were so spacious with excellent bathrooms and toilets. The staff were extremely friendly and made us feel so welcomed. The breakfast was delicious. Location was excellent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    It was a wonderful experience and our family enjoyed our stay very much.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was wonderful. I would recommend asking them to show you how to turn on the hot water for the bath when you arrive. Also if you have difficulty with mobility, keep in mind that you have to climb stairs to get to the front door.

    It was in a great location, it was very traditional looking, the room was very spacious, and the bath was nice. The bathroom floors were heated. Everyone there was so nice. They all took such great care of us. Kana-san was especially kind and helpful. She was able to help us book activities that were sold out online. We were having trouble finding a cab and we were running late and she ran out to the street to flag down a cab for us.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great vibe, staff and experience as a ryokan

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sae, Sherri and Rachel were extremely helpful and their English was exceptional. A beautiful ryokan in a lively location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Excellent boutique in amazing city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very attentive and friendly staff, gorgeous rooms and building and excellent location. I will definitely stay there again.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As is typical for all Japanese buildings, the walls are paper thin, so you can hear everything, so you must keep in mind to be quiet in your rooms and in the surrounding areas to remain respectful.

    The staff was friendly and knowledgeable always engaging and extremely helpful and clear with instructions. The establishment was GORGEOUS and located in a perfect spot near the tourist point and a VERY quiet side street.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    Stay here. You will love it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    10
    Loved the staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing if you have bottom room, you can hear footsteps from above, but it wasn’t too bad. We slept very well!

    Loved the staff, so friendly and kind. The Ryokan was top notch. Aesop products, Dyson hairdryer, beds are so comfy. We had the Japanese and Western breakfast and both were very good. They have Nepresso in the room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Absolutely fantastic ryokan, definitely recommend!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful ambience

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing - was amazing

    The staff and experience was fantastic, the most enjoyed experience on our Japan tour

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Just beautiful, service and accommodation exemplary
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! It’s perfect!

    Everything was just perfect. A beautiful, serene boutique ryokan with the most exquisite attention to detail and service. My favourite stay of our 3 week Japan trip

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything. It was an amazing stay. Even though I only stayed one night I felt like a true guest. The staff were incredible. Beautiful room. Great location. Loved every second of my visit.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    10
    Incredible
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were unbelievably welcoming

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    10
    Amazing experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quietness, Staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    10
    Fabolous traditional facilitiy with modern touch
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could have been better

    Fabolous facility, real modern version of traditional Japanese ryokan. Extremely helpfull and kind staff. Good location in the traditional part od Kyoto

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    10
    Perfect traditional accommodation with luxury accents.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Traditiona ryokan met and exceeded all expectations. Wonderful quiet location. Friendly and helpful staff. Loved the heated floors, bamboo soaking tub and luxury toiletries, plus yakata to wear during our stay!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints whatsoever

    This place is amazing! Service was impeccable. The hosts were very friendly and helpful in recommending restaurants and making reservations. Room was comfortable and quiet. Location was perfect for exploring Higashiyama. Breakfasts exceeded expectations! We were served different protein courses each day (fish, beef, egg/chicken). Loved the bar selections and service too. Highly recommend Ishibekoji Muan

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    10
    The traditional Japanese ryoken experience with modern comforts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I loved everything about our stay and have absolutely zero complaints with it, other than I wish we could've stayed for even longer. We stayed for 5 days and I would've moved in if I could, it was that amazing.

    This place is INCREDIBLE! I have no other words for it other than the most pleasant stay I could ever imagine having at a traditional Japanese ryoken. We opted for daily traditional kaseki breakfasts that were served in our room with tea and coffee, would sit at the bar and chat with the staff and sample their great Japanese whiskey collection, enjoyed our beautiful spa-like bathroom with private onsen, heated floors, temperature controlled shower area, and beds so comfy, you couldn't help but fall asleep as soon as your head hit the pillow. The staff were incredibly amazing and very quick to handle any needs we had—and they were SO friendly! We had several great and long conversations with them that they felt like friends more than hotel staff. The location was great too because you were a short walk to several temples, popular tourist sites and great food but was secluded enough that you felt like you could relax and detox from the chaos of other large cities in Japan. This was one of the best experiences during our 12-day stay in Japan. I highly highly recommend.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    Perfect location to experience traditional Japanese culture with modern facilities. Perf
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 4 nights

    A fantastic experience, ultra modern but very traditional. The staff were excellent

    Stayed in February 2024

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