Luxury hotel SOWAKA
Luxury hotel SOWAKA
About this hotel
Located in Kyoto, this attractive hotel for $114 per night is a great option for your next break. Open from November 2018, located near Gion district and featuring a Japanese garden, SOWAKA offers rooms in Kyoto. The renovated main building features traditional Kyoto-style decoration for guests to enjoy.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
Garden
Map of Kyoto
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(314 Reviews)
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10.0
This was our 2nd stay at Sowaka and our go-to choice for Kyoto. Everything was perfect. We got a room with garden view in the main building. The garden was mesmerizing. The room was comfortable with full amenities. Dinning at La Bombance was an experience every time. I highly recommend the Japanese breakfast, and their tasting dinner menu. The staff spoke excellent English and was very kind to help us with restaurant booking, direction, transportation. A true 5-star experience!
10.0
The rooms , location and staff
The breakfast menu options were limited
10.0
Such a special and memorable hotel. Just book it, you won’t regret it. Definitely a highlight of our trip.
Small cozy and traditional hotel with very attentive staff. Beautiful ryokan style rooms. Top location by Gion - walking distance from everything. Excellent.
Nothing
10.0
Very hospitable English-speaking staff and clean facilities. Amenities are of superb quality. I can be care free finally about having enough shampoo and towels around for the whole stay!
Maybe not enough mood lighting in the room that could help create more atmosphere
8.0
Good
10.0
Amazing room full of original features but with modern facilities
Location was superb
All staff were wonderful
Evening meal was exceptional
Japanese breakfast much better than the continental
Nothing
10.0
The staff went above and beyond to help me find my passport that I lost on the shinkansen. They really saved the day for me! And I am very thankful!
Especially Risa and the young man that helped me in the last day. He couldn't get through to Okayama station by phone and finally ended up chatting with them online and getting the information we needed.
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10.0
The main building is a lovely japanese ryokan style. The atmosphere is very calm and relaxed. our rooms had view of zen garden. The staff is very polite. hospitality was excellent. The restaurant staff accommodated for my allergy and I could finally try japanese cuisine. Big thanks for that 😊
nothing
9.0
We stayed 4 nights at Sowaka and loved the entire time. The staff are incredible. The hotel was comfortable and charming. The included breakfast was over the top wonderful. We did have dinner there.....expensive but worth the show. Great location......easy to walk to most things and close to train stations for others.
Nothing really.
10.0
i loved the friendly staff
i got a splinter in my foot walking around since we were not allowed shoes, I almost cried from the pain
5.0
the staff and food were amazing. great location.
the picture make it appear that the property has outdoor space buys it’s just pact with as many rooms as possible. other than dining area no other space for guests. rooms face each other can see into other rooms. concierge recommended a restaurant that has a chain location in our county. did not feel like a hotel more like an Airbnb stay.
10.0
every thing specially the staff was so kind
10.0
loved it all (especially the breakfast)
9.0
We only stayed one night and I wish we had more time there! The Japanese garden there is incredible but I do want to point out that you need stay at the first floor in order to have access to the garden. The included dinner is the best fine dinning experience I’ve had in recent years. We loved the tea room in our suite and pulled off a quick tea ceremony right before the checkout in the morning. The location is super convenient and is within walking distance to most of the major tourist sites.
Well, we went in the first week of the new year so the cost is a lot higher.
8.0
Beautiful old building renovated in a modern way, top location, mood lightning, very responsive stuff
Paper sliding windows not really gonna save you from cold winds and drafts during winter times. It was warm, even hot in the bedroom, but still- beware of drafts.
9.0
unique Japanese style hotel
breakfast option only between Japanese or western. very small portion.
noise of the closing / opening stuff door in front of our room
10.0
Gorgeous rooms and so comfortable. Staff were wonderful.
One of us is a couple. Our room didn't really have a king bed, so much as it was two twin beds right next to each other. Separate blankets and all that.
8.0
nice design, comfy beds and bathrooms
nice breakfast
great location
staff is a bit stiff and demotivated
rooms on ground floor are extremely dark
10.0
The look and feel of the place, super authentic. Traditional, stunning looking property with modern touch and comfort
9.0
Beautiful hotel in Kyoto. Kind and caring staff. Elegant style balancing Kyoto history and modern amenities. Would definitely stay again!
Nothing
10.0
if we could give more then 10/10 we would
this hotel is way better the. any other luxury hote in Japan more the hoshinoya more the the four seasons . they think of any defile you could ever think . sho ikon is the best hote worker we ever meet he gives the best hospitality we ever meet
stop looking other hotels in Kyoto because you won’t find better than this
6.0
The property itself is beautiful. The old building is beautifully preserved while spaces like the bathroom is very contemporary and modern. It’s also in an amazing location and access is easy. Complimentary champagne at checkin.
No room service. Couldn’t get a cab for us during rush hour.
Recommended a chain restaurant to us for dinner even though they are supposed to be a luxury hotel. Check in and checkout took way too long after a long day of traveling. The champagne was a nice gesture but the whole process was excessive because I just wanted to put my bag down and relax. Couldn’t get a seat at the restaurant even though we were staying there. Paid for a massage but it was horrible and expensive.
Also strange things like, I wanted to call the front desk but I pressed every number and I couldn’t do it so I had to go up front. The restaurant is open but bar was closed due to covid.
Bed is uncomfortable. Wifi was slow.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Kyoto?
The average price for a rental in Kyoto is $98 per night. This rental is $16 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Luxury hotel SOWAKA. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Luxury hotel SOWAKA pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Luxury hotel SOWAKA?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and laundry.
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