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Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
Waterfront hotel with restaurant, near Kyoto Tower
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Balcony
City view
Garden
Garden

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Free use of bicycles
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is AU$284
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2025

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Garden

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds (Garden)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Garden

Deluxe Room (Garden)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Garden

Suite (Garden)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (City)

Deluxe Room (City)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room (City) | City view

Premium Room (City)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Futons and 1 King Bed

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City view

Studio (City)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Superior Room (River)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony (River) | Balcony

Deluxe Room, Balcony (River)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Balcony

Suite, Balcony (River)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony (River)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
shimogyo-ku hasidono-cho362-3, Kyoto, kyoto, 6008113

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Tower - 16 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 17 min walk
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive
  • Nijō Castle - 5 min drive
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 51 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 87 min drive
  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 5 min walk
  • Shichijo Station - 7 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 14 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 10 min walk
  • Tofukuji Station - 20 min walk
  • Kujo Station - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Kyoto Beer Lab - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪なか卯河原町五条店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪五條楽園 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pub Rock Stock - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Kano - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels

At Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Kyoto Tower and Yasaka Shrine are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Gojo Station is 10 minutes away.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 19 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Free bike hire

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated
  • Heated floors

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Chef
  • Free bottled water
  • Dining table
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Mobile key entry
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 3740 for adults and JPY 3740 for children

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing is available.
What is there to do at Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels also has a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels like?
Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels is located on the waterfront in Shimogyo Ward, a short 10-minute walk from Gojo Station and 3 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.

Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay at this hotel. Great service, they are all super helpful and friendly. We had our Japanese breakfast at the terrace. Food was delicious and amazing view! Highly recommend this hotel.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Genji met expectations
Overall great stay at Genji that met expectations. I'd recommend it, though think there are likely equal or better alternatives in Kyoto. We stayed here for 1 night as part of a 2 week honeymoon trip. Room: overall very good. Great shower and bath. Spacious. Nice mix of modern and traditional design. We had a garden room and I wish we had gotten a river view room as the garden view felt a bit meh/dark. Service: helpful and friendly staff. We had one misstep toward the end of our stay re: laundry services that impacted our experience a bit but not a dealbreaker. Area: nice area of Kyoto. Walkable and near the trains. They had just replaced the flooring in our room so there was a strong straw smell. Worth knowing if that kinda thing will bother you.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jason, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Yusuke, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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Clay, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ah fan, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Chengyu, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Marcus, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Just...wow! Out of more than a dozen places our group stayed, Genji is our favorite place to stay. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, the property is recently opened and in immaculate condition, the rooms are spacious and comfortable. The location is nicely situated in a quiet nook along the river with many popular sites within walking distance. Higashiyama Ward, for example, is a short walk across the river, and Kiyomizudera Nioman Gate is visible from the rooftop garden – definitely check it out at night when it's lit up. We'd stay here forever if it was an option.
Gregory, 2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Genji is a gem
Well located, beautifully conceived, designed and constructed. All staff were eager, friendly, thoughtful and competent. Loved the properly constructed timber furniture and the modern traditional design was inspiring.
Tortoises seen from our balcony
Kamo River and Gion from rooftop garden
john, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice helpful staff. Very clean and modern. Excellent place to stay in Kyoto
Richard, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Laura, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

New modern hotel in a prime location. First class service. Has a lovely rooftop terrace to view the city.
David, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is an amazing hotel. The room was great and spacious. The service at the hotel is outstanding. The staff is extremely helpful and courteous. Will definitely stay here again.
Monty, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

One of my top hotels in the world
One of my favorite hotel stays ever, anywhere. The staff are incredible, the service is second to none, and the rooms are lovely - modern, with a Japanese minimalist sensibility.
Bryan, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were exceptional, room had great views of the river. Conveniently located within walking distance to attractions, or close to public transport for areas further away.
Micah, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Simply one of the best hotel stays we've ever had. Service level is extremely high, even by Japanese standards. Hotel design is beautiful and modern while staying true to the Kyoto aesthetic. Location is perfect. With the experience provided, this was the best value of our trip.
Chris, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Genji Kyoto is fantastic. Beautiful modern interpretation of traditional machiya down to the detail. Comfortable beds and pillows, large shower, and every amenity is connected to the design. Service is exceptional. Great roof top lounge and gardens throughout!
Donna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The most amazing place!
Diane, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice staff and the services are excellent.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We loved this hotel so much that we stayed an extra 3 nights! The staff were incredibly kind and helpful, and the rooms were beautiful. We will be back!
Mikaela, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Genji is a beautiful gem of a small boutique hotel. Everything was in perfect harmony from the architecture to the furnishings to the classy Kyoto style. The staff were superb, helpful and presented us with wonderful meals and inventive cocktails
Peter, 3-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staying there was a dream!
Length of stay: one night (March 2023) Had a really amazing stay at Genji - everything was perfect! Here's what I loved about Genji: Conveniently located - 5 to 7 minutes walk from Shichijo metro station, at a very peaceful and quiet neighborhood; yet also not far (by foot) from the very bustling Pontocho Allery and Kawaramachi area. Design/ rooms - very thoughtful and stylish designs, with such beautiful integration of nature in the hotel architecture. I stayed in a room with a view of the Kamo River, which was spectacular and such a joy to wake up to. Service - absolutely stellar. The hotel staff were very proficient in English, warm and helpful all the way. I could not recommend this fantastic hotel more!
SZE CHIN, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rex, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Throughout my time in Japan, Genji was my favorite hotel I stayed it. It was an excellent mix of modern and traditional style and the views were some of the best I had in Japan. I booked the River Balcony premium double and could not be happier with it. The river view from the room and from the rooftop was breathtaking. We had an amazing breakfast on the rooftop and the service was impeccable. The front desk staff is lovely and are super helpful if you need a recommendation, a taxi, whatever-- they were all great. The hotel is relatively close to Gion and Nishiki market and the walk there follows the river which is an added bonus. If I am ever in Kyoto again, I will absolutely stay at Genji
Verified Expedia guest review