Nothing

Everything especially the location

Stayed in August 2025

It had everything we needed and was close to everything

Stayed in August 2025

Our room was a bit small, but we got it for a good price thanks to my Genius discount so can’t really complain!

The design of the property was very stylish, comfortable and relaxing. It’s in a fab location in Gion - quiet and full of culture and character, and within walking distance of many of the best historic sites in the city. The staff were soooo kind and friendly and helpful. The shower was really hot and powerful. I was also happy to have good coffee-making facilities. We generally fell in love with Kyoto and had a great time in the city.

Stayed in August 2025

It is a wonderful small hotel. Very friendly.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing!

Close to public transport options, the Geisha district, lots of options for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Comphy beds and bathrooms and a great A/C

Stayed in August 2025

No complaints

Clean and spacious. Close to the train lines to access everywhere around Kyoto and Arashiyama. Amazing staff who were so nice and helpful. Comfortable beds, lovely shower and tub area, with warm toilet seats! We were in the heart of everything, seemed like. Quiet despite tons of people down the block walking the streets. Laundry machine easy to operate that already includes laundry detergent. Keyless entry using codes for both external access and room access.

Stayed in July 2025

Excellent location for walking around the Geisha district and close to the market as well. Several close transportation options and the river is nearby too. The people working there are very helpful and friendly and provided maps and many suggestions for visiting different locations. There is a Nespresso coffee machine in the room as well as one in the lobyy. The room was cleaned daily and fresh towels provided. The bathroom had a lovely, deep cedar tub for soaking.

Stayed in July 2025

Very central location and walking distance to a variety of great restaurants

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing!

We traveled as a family. The hotel graciously placed our grandmother in a single room on the same floor, which was very helpful. The rooms are very spacious, and having a little balcony was a wonderful addition. We had linked up with a friend in the area, and it was nice to have a drink on the balcony instead of crowding into and sitting on the beds in the room. My room was shared with my husband and two teen boys. The western style beds were exceedingly comfortable. The little tatami mat room with futons was perfect for the teens. They loved the traditional style and could close the shoji screen when they wanted privacy. The bathroom was large, and the tub and shower were lovely after a long day of sightseeing. The little kitchenette was a great way to get a quick coffee in the morning before starting the day, and the owner of the hotel was wonderful in assisting with sightseeing plans. The laundry facilities were a welcome bonus.

Stayed in July 2025

Fantastic location - exceptional service and staff!

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing. Fantastic value

Great location and fantastic value. Rooms and staff were friendly!

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing.

This is our second time staying here & we love it! The rooms are large (we got the quadruple with the Japanese tea room), comfy, and amenities are AMAZING. The staff is also extremely friendly and helpful. The location is also great and central in Gion. Highly recommend!

Stayed in May 2025

No restaurant but was aware so. No issue.

Great location!! The room was very comfortable, clean and a beautiful bathroom and cedar soaking tub!

Stayed in June 2025

My only suggestion would be for there to be a few hooks installed in the bathroom and a large ironing board as an amenity option as ironing dresses on the small one was very tricky!

We absolutely loved our stay at rinn gion. It’s a quaint boutique hotel in the heart of gion near many beautiful shrines, shopping facilities and public transport. The rooms themselves are stunning with lovely little touches and every amenity you could need. Our room had a gorgeous view of a shrine just opposite the hotel and the rooms were spacious and had a little kitchen area and seating area. The hotel staff went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and accommodated our every need and request. They also gave us tips and recommendations for our itinerary and showed a keen interest in helping us make the most out of our stay in Kyoto! It was my daughters 4th birthday during our stay there and when we got back from a day of exploring the hotel staff had bought her a beautiful tiara and some Disney princess origami paper as a gift which was so kind and generous! She was so happy and excited. We stayed in two more ‘commercial’ hotels in Tokyo and Osaka and nothing compared to the more personalable service recieved in Rinn Gion Kyoto!

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing

It was very quaint, quiet and luxurious all for a great price.

Stayed in May 2025

The only thing I wish they had was instructions on how to control the air conditioner and the lights. It’s not on them. I’m just dumb.

First off the staff was excellent. I loved meeting everyone and they were so knowledgeable about places to go and restaurants to eat at since I’m walking 20,000 steps a day the beautiful bathroom and the Eun was such a nice luxury that saved my feet. Additionally, I was able to try different Japanese skin care brands using some of the samples that they offer on site. The hotel stuff were so nice and the rooms are kept clean. I loved it there.

Stayed in May 2025

The property was so convenient and the rooms are gorgeous and the bathrooms feel so luxurious! The staff were so kind and helpful, will be staying here again and couldn’t recommend more.

Stayed in May 2025

No view and close to the balcony of the next building

Cleanliness, friendliness of staff, location, quiet

Stayed in May 2025

That was our third time staying at the hotel, and as always, everything was perfect. The location is awesome—just two blocks away from all the fuss and fun, yet it's completely quiet and peaceful.

Stayed in May 2025

The hotel was very pricey and a few additional amenities would have been nice... a welcome basket or an afternoon tea. More information about excursions or concierge service for cultural tickets.

The location was perfect! Easy access to the historical districts and markets, yet on a quiet, safe, side street. The hotel was spotless and smelled wonderful. We used the soaker tub every day, especially after averaging 25K steps a day. Lovely fluffy bathrobe and slippers Staff was helpful and gracious at every turn. This hotel is a gem.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing at all

Great location, centrally located close to everything. The amenities in the room is so well thought out. Everything was high end and has everything you need and more. The room was way more beautiful in person than in the photos.

Stayed in April 2025

The rooms are quite small…

Great small hotel at the Gion area

Stayed in April 2025

It was a standard hotel with incredibly friendly and helpful staff, big rooms, clean, comfortable and close to everything you need. Highly recommend if staying in Kyoto - its in the busy Gion district but off the main road so it was nice and quiet but centrally located

Stayed in April 2025

Location is the best in Kyoto and the balcony is amazing

Stayed in April 2025