Hotel Gion Ichirin

The comfort and hospitality shown by the staff

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Amazing amenities! Free happy hour every evening in the lounge, free coffee and croissants in the morning, free laundry. Amazing location for exploring! Very walkable. Extremely nice private onsen available for reservations for a small price.

No window or views

Convenient location for visiting many different sites in Tokyo. On a small street, but off of a main street, where it’s easy to get a taxi. Close to a metro station. The hotel is beautiful. The room had absolutely everything we could need, was extremely comfortable and clean with tons of free amenities. The lounge with free drinks was awesome. The staff were beyond professional and accommodating. I just loved this place. Favorite of 3 stays in Kyoto.

I truly can’t think of anything

We had a very pleasant stay at Gion Ichirin. The location is excellent, especially for exploring the beautiful historic streets of Gion and the surrounding areas of Kyoto. The rooms are modern, beautifully maintained, and spotlessly clean. Everything feels fresh and thoughtfully designed, with plenty of useful amenities and small details that make the stay comfortable. The overall impression is of a well-kept, high-quality boutique hotel. Overall, though, our experience was positive. The excellent location, modern rooms, cleanliness, and attention to detail make Gion Ichirin a very pleasant place to stay, as long as you are aware of these limitations before booking.

However, there were two things that disappointed us. First, we were surprised to discover that the hotel does not offer breakfast at all. For a hotel of this standard, we would have appreciated having that option. Second, and more importantly, there are essentially no views from the rooms. All the windows have opaque glass, so although natural light comes in, you cannot actually see outside. This creates a somewhat enclosed feeling, which becomes more noticeable during a longer stay. For these reasons, I would personally recommend this hotel for a short stay of one night rather than several nights.