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Reviews of Gion Misen Furumonzen

3 out of 5
Gion Misen Furumonzen
350, Miyoshicho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place we stayed while on our trip. We will be staying here every time we visit Kyoto in the future. The room was great, just enough space and gave that Japanese experience with the feel of Western amenities. The staff was incredible, answering a lot of our questions about Japan. Close to the subway station, close to the bus station; overall I can't recommend this place enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florent, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location - in a quiet street but close to everything Gion has to offer. The price is ok for what is offered.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulrika, San Francisco

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, most things are walkable. The room itself is ok, the hotel is generous enough to give us upgrade to a garden room but it’s not really a garden just a space between buildings that had couple plants that’s smaller than a normal balcony, because the garden room is on ground floor surrounded by high buildings so you never got to see the sky and it’s dark. The mattress is on the floor but the floor has some funny smell kinda smell like dirty feet. All the staffs are super friendly and nice, but the restaurant recommendation are questionable. So make sure do your homework, they are happy to help you to make reservations.

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in Gion on a quiet street . Walkable to a lot of temples and Gion tourist shopping street is also very close. Fish market and restaurants are right across the river. The room is comfortable, was upgraded to a garden view but it’s not really a garden if it’s only a 3 feet deep garden ousdie of the window that facing walls of other buildings, you can never see the sky in that room. We usually call that room with no view. The only problem tho is that if you want late check out will be a charge but there’s no storage for luggages. You can only leave them at a corner unattended which doesn’t seem so safe. Staffs are friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JACKIE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy and convenient hotel with friendly staff
It’s a cosy hotel to stay in Kyoto which is near to Yasaka Shrine, Nishiki Market, shopping areas and train stations. Staff are friendly and speak good English. Will definitely stay here again when I come back to Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nabeel

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Gion Misen Furumonzen Staff on Nov 30, 2023
Dear Nabeel,Thank you very much for staying with us. We are happy to hear you had a great stay with us. We hope to host you again in the future. Best regards,Hotel Gion Misen Furumonzen

8/10 Good

Carlo Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Gion Misen Furumonzen Staff on Nov 30, 2023
Dear Carlo Eduardo,Thank you very much for your review. We are happy to hear you had a comfortable stay. We hope to host you again in the future. Best regards,Hotel Gion Misen Furumonzen

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Gion Misen Furumonzen Staff on Oct 26, 2023
Dear Daniel,Thank you very much for your kind review. We are happy to hear you had a great stay with us. We hope to host you again in the future.Best regards,Gion Misen Staff

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the traditional but modern mixed vibe the hotel has. Staff was very nice and it was in a great area near central Gion. Would totally stay here again! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Gion Misen Furumonzen Staff on Nov 30, 2023
Dear Linda,Thank you very much for your kind review. We are happy you had a nice stay with us. We hope to host you again in the future.Best regards,Hotel Gion Misen Furumonzen

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay in Kyoto
This was such a cozy hotel in the heart of the Gion district of Kyoto. The location is perfect for anyone wanting to escape the city and have a relaxing time wondering the streets of Kyoto! Our room was decorated beautifully and the staff was highly accommodating. This is a hidden gem! Book immediately! *(A short walk to and from the train station!)*
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Hotel Gion Misen Furumonzen Staff on Oct 3, 2023
Dear Charlotte,Thank you for your nice review! We are happy to hear you had a nice stay with us and you enjoyed the city!We hope to see you again in Kyoto.Best regards,

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Blake, Bakersfield

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the pleasure of staying at Gion Misen Furumonzen, and I must say it was a truly exceptional experience. From the moment I arrived, I was captivated by the charm and tranquility of this wonderful establishment. The highlight of my stay was undoubtedly the garden view room. If it's available, don't hesitate to choose it! The view was absolutely breathtaking, with lush greenery and a serene atmosphere that instantly whisked me away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. I found myself spending hours simply gazing out of the window, savoring the peacefulness of the garden. The attention to detail at Gion Misen Furumonzen is truly commendable. The room itself was impeccably clean and tastefully decorated, blending traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern comforts seamlessly. The tatami flooring and sliding paper doors added an authentic touch to the experience. The staff at the hotel were exceptionally warm and attentive, making me feel like a valued guest from the moment I arrived. They were always ready to assist with any inquiries or requests, and their genuine hospitality enhanced my overall stay. The location of the hotel in the historic Gion district was perfect for exploring Kyoto's cultural treasures, with many attractions and dining options within walking distance. After a day of sightseeing, returning to the peaceful oasis of Gion Misen Furumonzen was a true pleasure. My stay at Gion Misen Furumonzen was an unforgettable experience, and I
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Hotel Gion Misen Furumonzen Staff on Oct 3, 2023
Dear Dr.Blake,Thank you for your lovey review! We are glad to hear you liked our mixted style room and enjoyed your time in the city! We would be glad to host you again!Best regards,

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this place!
This hotel was SO great! Incredible attention to detail. Very clean and staff is wonderful. The vibe is hip-chic meets traditional Japanese charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Gion Misen Staff on Sep 7, 2023
Dear Rob,Thank you for being our guest and for sharing these nice pictures. Please come back and visit us on your next stay.The Hotel Gion Misen staff

10/10 Excellent

Fenglei

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Gion Misen Staff on Sep 7, 2023
Dear Fenglei ,Thank you for staying for us and for the nice feedback We wil be happy to have you again in the future.The Hotel Gion Misen staff

10/10 Excellent

LYNN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful hotel
Our room was beautiful and very clean. I would definitely stay here again. They have a lounge downstairs so you can enjoy complimentary coffee in the morning. Very nice hotel, with a more traditional design.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Gion Misen Staff on Sep 7, 2023
Dear LYNN,Thank you for your lovely feedback.We will be looking forward to hosting your next stay in Kyoto.The Hotel Gion Misen staff

10/10 Excellent

Joo Yun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and staffs are very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Gion Misen Staff on Sep 7, 2023
Dear Joo Yun,Thank you for your nice feedback.We will always make our best to make our guestThe Hotel Gion Misen staffThe Hotel Gion Misen staff

6/10 Okay

Terry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for a clean hotel, this is it. The beds although slightly uncomfortable to us would benefit from larger pillows, it’s a personal preference, but you’ll be happy to have 3 of them! The AC didn’t go lower than 20, again it’s personal preference, but if you sleep hot, then AC is must! The bathrooms were perfect and the amenities spot on! On arrival there was a large group that took the latest spot for breakfast, all of them! Meaning you had NO choice other than wake up early or make other plans. This isn’t why I go on vacation, the hotels response was “you should have booked a time when we emailed you in April” I understand space is limited, but not great business to let one party take an entire time slot. Not a reason to not stay, but bare that in mind if you’re expecting them to refund the breakfast option as they didn’t, but offered us two drinks which although were appreciated, we spent more each day grabbing breakfast out. It’s a love/dislike review based on this one incident, but it affected our vacation and I only get one each year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Gion Misen on Aug 13, 2023
Dear Terry,Thank you very much for staying with us and leaving us a detailed review. We will work harder to improve on the notes that you have pointed out. We are again very sorry about our breakfast time slots as it was a pre-scheduled big group travelers. We understand and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused for your holiday. We will continue to do our best to prioritize all of our guests as much as possible. We hope to host you again in the future.Best regards,Hotel Gion Misen Staff

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Gion Misen Staff on Jul 23, 2023
Dear Sarah,Thank you very much for your kind review and thank you for staying with us. We are glad to hear you had a pleasant stay with us. We hope to host you again in the future.Best regards,Hotel Gion Misen Staff

8/10 Good

Chi Yu

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was a bit smelly, most likely from the tatami floors in the washroom. Blackout curtains would be nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Gion Misen Staff on Jul 4, 2023
Dear guest, Thank you for your precious feedback on tatami and curtains. We will try our best to improve our service.Please come again to stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Tomonari

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommend to stay
It was a great Japanese-style boutique hotel. A French receptionist was very friendly and professional. Japanese staff gave used umbrellas to us since it was raining when we checked out. Walking distance to Gion and many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Gion Misen Furumonzen Staff on Jun 24, 2023
Dear Guest, We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and that our staff were able to help you during your stay in Kyoto. We hope you can stay with us again in the future!Kind Regards, Hotel Gion Misen Furumonzen Staff

10/10 Excellent

Emmett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with a friendly, English-speaking staff. Comfortable and quiet rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Gion Misen Staff on Jun 19, 2023
Dear Emmett,Thank you for your kind review. We are happy to hear you had a great stay with us. We hope to host you again in the future.Best regards,Hotel Gion Misen Furumonzen

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Gion Misen Furumonzen Staff on Jun 18, 2023
Dear Ryan,Thank you for staying with us. We are glad to hear you had a great stay. We hope to host you again in the future.Best regards,Hotel Gion Misen Furumonzen

10/10 Excellent

MARYJANE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and cozy hotel. ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Gion Misen Furumonzen Staff on Jun 18, 2023
Dear MaryJane,Thank you very much for your kind review. We hope to host you again in the future.Best regards,Hotel Gion Misen Furumonzen

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great room and great location can’t go wrong here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Gion Misen Staff on Apr 23, 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you so much for choosing us. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and our location.Please come back and stay at Gion Misen in the future.Hotel Gion Misen staff

8/10 Good

Scott, Atlanta

Good location and modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Gion Misen on Apr 20, 2023
Dear Scott,Thank you very much for staying at our hotel. We are happy to hear you had a great time. We hope to host you again in the future. Best regards,Hotel Gion Misen Staff

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Gion Misen on Apr 20, 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you very much for your review. We are delighted to hear you had a great stay with us. We hope to host you again in the future.Best regards,Hotel Gion Misen Staff

8/10 Good

Pay Yng

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Hotel is near to restaurants in the heart of Gion. Staff speaks good English and you are entitled to a free drink from the lobby bar each evening. Pillows were really flat and uncomfortable. Bed mattress is hard.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Gion Misen Furumonzen Staff on Apr 8, 2023
Dear Pay Yng, thank you for choosing Gion Misen Furumonzen. Your feedback encourages us to improve our service better and better. We wish to host you again in Kyoto again, thank you very much!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Gion Misen Furumonzen Staff on Apr 8, 2023
Dear Guest, thank you for your review. Gion Misen Furumonzen Staff wish you had a good stay with us, and we hope you would visit Kyoto again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Nice Hotel
Boutique hotel, small, intimate. VERY small hotel. Staff was great - multilingual, attentive service. The bathrooms in each rooms are god's gift to mankind. Not even joking. The entrance is hard to find, especially when you drop in at night. Hint it looks like the bar, if you see the bar and a window seat with a go board you are in the right place. We missed it at night and another couple missed it in the day, bot of us thought it was the bar (in the US the bar usually has a separate entrance)
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Gion Misen on Mar 24, 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you very much for your kind review. We are pleased to hear you had a great time with us at our hotel. We hope to host you again in the future.Best regards,Hotel Gion Misen Staff

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Kyoto location for a good price
They have foreigners working as staff so speaking english was much easier than broken english/google translate, they are extremely friendly and helpful when I asked to transfer my luggage to my next hotel too. The room is a little tight and the beds are a little hard. Bathroom/shower is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Gion Misen on Mar 24, 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you very much for staying with us. We are delighted to hear you had a pleasant stay. We hope to host you again in the future. Best regards,Hotel Gion Misen Staff

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location wise is not the best
The place, the room and service is excellent. However, location wise is not for me personally. The location is situated behind busy street however it was so dead quiet even only at 7ish evening. I stayed for 2 nights and those 2 nights, I found myself walking alone the street to the hotel, a bit scary. The room is very dark and even with lighting. I found it hard to put on makeup. The window in the room cannot be opened. Breakfast wise, I was expecting japanese style breakfast, but it turned out to be western style which doesn’t quite match with the hotel theme.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Hotel Gion Misen on Mar 14, 2023
Dear customer, We are happy you enjoyed the room and the service.Location like, we are indeed located in a quiet area, and very close to the bustling center.Also, thank you for your precious feedback on our room. We will take it and try to improve our facilities.We hope to have you back to us.Hotel Gion Misen Staff

10/10 Excellent

Takashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Gion Misen Furumonzen Staff on Apr 8, 2023
Dear Takashi, thank you for giving us such a good review. We hope you had a wonderful time in Kyoto, and we are looking forward to hosting you again in the future.

2/10 Terrible

ALEXANDRU, Alexandria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We left the key in the room and needed the receptionist to let us in. She made us another key. We asked for two keys when we checked in but we’re told we could only have one. To our surprise they charged us 1000 yen and refused to give me a receipt for the charge. We had to pay cash. What a disappointment and rip off. There are numerous wonderful hotels here. Don’t waste your time with this place.
Response from Gion Misen on Feb 15, 2023
Dear Alexandru,Thank you very much for staying at our hotel. We are very sorry that your stay was not pleasant. We would like to inform you that it is our policy to charge when guests lose their keys as it is our utmost responsibility to make a new set of keys for the next guest to ensure our customers security and comfort. We are very sorry for this circumstance that perhaps it was a miscommunication issue regarding lost keys. We will do our very best to improve in the future. Thank you again for staying with us.

8/10 Good

Gad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very nice small hotel in Gion
The hotel is a very pleasant place located in the Gion quarter not far from major attractions in Kyoto. The room was convenient and pleasantly decorated with beds close to the floor in the more traditional Japanese style. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast could be improved by making it in buffet style and not preparing a uniform plate that may not suite the taste of everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Gion Misen on Jan 28, 2023
Dear Gad,Thank you very much for staying with us in Kyoto. We are very glad you had a pleasant stay. Thank you for your feedback on our breakfast. We will do our very best to improve our hotel quality and guest satisfaction.We hope to host you again in the future.Best regards,Hotel Gion Misen Furumonzen Staff

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Gion Misen on Jan 28, 2023
Dear Haley,Thank you very much for staying with us in Kyoto. We are happy to hear you had a great time. We hope to host you again in the future.Best regards,Hotel Gion Misen Furumonzen

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet area, great location, lovely hotel
Check-in was good. I arrived early and they stored my luggage while I wandered around. Directly across the street is a Lawson which is super convenient for drinks and snacks and other necessities. Maybe a 10 minute walk from the closest station and popular shopping street. Lots of good restaurants around. Across the river is the popular Nakamise shopping street and famous Pontocho restaurant ally. The staff is extremely friendly and all spoke English. The room was pretty clean although some light fixtures had some dust which wasn’t too bothersome. They provide free toiletries including cotton swabs, razors, hair brush, hair ties, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. The lobby also offers free coffee and tea. They also provide some free drinks in the fridge. The only problem I had was the bed hardness. I might just be unused to the hardness of Japanese beds or the quality of the beds in American beds are different but it made it a little difficult to get comfortable and go to sleep. Over all a good stay. 9/10
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Gion Misen on Nov 30, 2022
Dear Aimee,Thank you very much for your detailed review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Your very informative review helps us and other travelers a lot. We hope to host you again in the future.Best regards,Gion Misen Staff

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern build with traditional Japanese elements.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Gion Misen on Oct 27, 2022
Dear Nathan,Thank you very much for your kind review. We are glad that you enjoyed our hotel. We hope to host you again in the future. Best regards,Hotel Gion Misen Staff

6/10 Okay

Natalia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s definitely far from main landmarks, not a 10-15 minutes walk. It’s not child friendly, there is nothing to do with a child there. Tiny dark room, windows can’t open. I moved bed closer to the closet so my daughter wouldn’t fall and it was too hot and noisy every time she turned at night. AC is either too strong or too weak. We were hot and my mother on the other bed got a cold. Breakfast is very basic, not enough coffee. I regret staying in this hotel, should have booked a room closer to Yasaka shrine. Do not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming stay in Gion
Great location, elegant and stylish and fabulous staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from staff on Aug 8, 2021
Dear Rachael, Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you had a great stay with us. We will be here in case you will choose us for your next Kyoto vacation! Hotel Ethnography Gion Furumonzen

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Hotel Ethnography Gion Furumonzen on Dec 9, 2020
Dear Kristin, Thank you very much for your feedback of your recent stay. We're delighted to hear you had a great time with us. We're looking forward to welcoming you back. Thank you once again to take the time to write the review. Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
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8/10 Good

Vince, Tokyo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs were friendly and approachable. Room was comfortable. Had a great stay. Will go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from Hotel Ethnography Gion Furumonzen on Aug 8, 2020
Dear Vince 、 Thank you very much for the feedback of your recent stay. We're delighted to hear you had a great time with us. We're looking forward to welcoming you back. Thank you once again to take the time to write the kind review. Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay all round.
Fabulous front desk staff. Exceptionally friendly and helpful. Loved the mobile wi fi service. A very beautiful little hotel in a great area. Beautiful breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Hotel Ethnography Gion Furumonzen on Mar 9, 2020
Dear Kathryn, Thank you very much for the detailed feedback of your recent stay . We're delighted to hear you had a great time with us. We're looking forward to welcoming you back. Thank you once again to take the time to write the kind review. Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! Still dreaming of that bed!
Wonderful place. Service was very friendly and efficient. Hotel was very clean and well designed. Room was very comfortable and clean. I've visited Kyoto a handful of times over the years, and this was definitely my favorite room for the price. The bed was on the hard side, but surprisingly comfortable. I really miss that bed now. Bathroom was very clean and comfortable as well. The included breakfast is slightly on the light side, being mostly vegetables. However, it was super tastey (and very healthy). The jams that they have to go with their bread is amazing. Location is pretty good. Just a 5-10 minute walk from the nearest subway station. Not difficult to get to from Kyoto Station. Very quiet neighborhood. A convenience store is directly across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from The staff of Hotel Ethnography on Feb 15, 2020
Thank you very much for the feedback of your recent stay. We are delighted to hear you had a great time with us. We are happy about how you felt about our staff. We really do our best everyday to support our guests about their need during their stay. The location of the hotel is indeed very convenient, being near the station, but in a very quiet neighborhood. We hope to have the opportunity to host you and your group again in the future for your next trip to Kyoto!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a newer hotel settled between Pontocho Alley and Yasaka Shrine. It's a really short walk to Sanjo station (~5 minutes) and it's right across from a Lawson 100. It's impeccably clean, with attention to sustainability--something I really liked. There are coffee and tea available all day and breakfast was really good! We were very happy with ouor stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Hotel Ethnography on Feb 5, 2020
Dear Guest , Thank you for your review. We are very happy to know that you are satisfied with staying. Looking forward to hosting you soon again! Hotel Ethnography

10/10 Excellent

Coleman, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful interior, great neighborhood. I loved staying here in the quiet Gion section, and would love to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Hotel Ethnography on Feb 5, 2020
Dear Coleman , Thank you for your review. We are very happy to know that you are satisfied with staying. Looking forward to hosting you soon again! Hotel Ethnography

10/10 Excellent

Ting

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful property. Staff were friendly and location was perfect. Would’ve been nice if there were blackout curtains
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Hotel Ethnography Gion Furumonzen on Jan 17, 2020
Dear Ting, Thank you very much for the feedback of your recent stay with us. We're glad to hear you had a great time with us. Thank you for pointing out about the curtains. We'll do our best to improve our service and hotel. Thank you once again to take the time to write the review. We're looking forward to welcoming you back. Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

KENT

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Hotel Ethnography Gion Furumonzen on Jan 13, 2020
Dear KENT, Thank you very much for the feedback of your recent stay. We're delighted to hear you had a great time with us. We're looking forward to welcoming you back. Best Regards,