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SOWAKA

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Maruyama Park
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for SOWAKA

102:Deluxe Room with Private Garden, Hollywood Twin(Main)
202:Deluxe Room with Tatami Space, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)
Point of interest
Property entrance
212:Superior Room with Garden View, King Bed(Annex)
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is AU$1,385
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec

Room options

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Showing 28 of 28 rooms

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Junior Studio Suite

Junior Studio Suite

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for 201:Deluxe Room with Open-air Bath, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)

201:Deluxe Room with Open-air Bath, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)

201:Deluxe Room with Open-air Bath, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 202:Deluxe Room with Tatami Space, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)

202:Deluxe Room with Tatami Space, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)

202:Deluxe Room with Tatami Space, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 203:Deluxe Room with Open-air Bath and Tatami Space, Garden View, King Bed(Annex)

203:Deluxe Room with Open-air Bath and Tatami Space, Garden View, King Bed(Annex)

203:Deluxe Room with Open-air Bath and Tatami Space, Garden View, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 204:Junior Suite with Tatami Space, Garden View, King Bed(Annex)

204:Junior Suite with Tatami Space, Garden View, King Bed(Annex)

204:Junior Suite with Tatami Space, Garden View, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 205:Deluxe Room with Open-air Bath, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)

205:Deluxe Room with Open-air Bath, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)

205:Deluxe Room with Open-air Bath, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 206:Standard Room with Balcony, Courtyard View, Queen Bed(Annex)

206:Standard Room with Balcony, Courtyard View, Queen Bed(Annex)

206:Standard Room with Balcony, Courtyard View, Queen Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for 102:Deluxe Room with Private Garden, Hollywood Twin(Main)

102:Deluxe Room with Private Garden, Hollywood Twin(Main)

102:Deluxe Room with Private Garden, Hollywood Twin(Main)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for 208:Deluxe Room with Balcony, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)

208:Deluxe Room with Balcony, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)

208:Deluxe Room with Balcony, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 103:Deluxe Room with Garden View, Hollywood Twin(Main)

103:Deluxe Room with Garden View, Hollywood Twin(Main)

103:Deluxe Room with Garden View, Hollywood Twin(Main)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for 104:Deluxe Maisonette with Tea Ceremony Room, Hollywood Twin(Main)

104:Deluxe Maisonette with Tea Ceremony Room, Hollywood Twin(Main)

104:Deluxe Maisonette with Tea Ceremony Room, Hollywood Twin(Main)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 97 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for 105:Superior Room with Garden View, Skip Floor, Queen Bed(Main)

105:Superior Room with Garden View, Skip Floor, Queen Bed(Main)

105:Superior Room with Garden View, Skip Floor, Queen Bed(Main)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 207:Deluxe Room with Courtyard View Bath, King Bed(Annex)

207:Deluxe Room with Courtyard View Bath, King Bed(Annex)

207:Deluxe Room with Courtyard View Bath, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 209:Superior Room with City View, King Bed(Annex)

209:Superior Room with City View, King Bed(Annex)

209:Superior Room with City View, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 212:Superior Room with Garden View, King Bed(Annex)

212:Superior Room with Garden View, King Bed(Annex)

212:Superior Room with Garden View, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 211:Deluxe Room with Courtyard View Bath, Higashiyama View, King Bed(Annex)

211:Deluxe Room with Courtyard View Bath, Higashiyama View, King Bed(Annex)

211:Deluxe Room with Courtyard View Bath, Higashiyama View, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for 106:Deluxe Room with Higashiyama View, Twin Bed(Main)

106:Deluxe Room with Higashiyama View, Twin Bed(Main)

106:Deluxe Room with Higashiyama View, Twin Bed(Main)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for 107: Deluxe Room with Naguri Wall, Twin Bed(Main)

107: Deluxe Room with Naguri Wall, Twin Bed(Main)

107: Deluxe Room with Naguri Wall, Twin Bed(Main)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for 108:Suite Room HORAGAI NO MA with Garden View, Hollywood Twin(Main)

108:Suite Room HORAGAI NO MA with Garden View, Hollywood Twin(Main)

108:Suite Room HORAGAI NO MA with Garden View, Hollywood Twin(Main)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
  • 97 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for 111:Superior Casita Room, Pet-friendly, Queen Bed(Main)

111:Superior Casita Room, Pet-friendly, Queen Bed(Main)

111:Superior Casita Room, Pet-friendly, Queen Bed(Main)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 101:Deluxe Room with Private Garden, 1 Queen Bed(Main)

101:Deluxe Room with Private Garden, 1 Queen Bed(Main)

101:Deluxe Room with Private Garden, 1 Queen Bed(Main)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
480 Kiyoi-cho, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0821

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nishiki Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Heian Shrine - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 56 min drive
  • Kobe (UKB) - 92 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 93 min drive
  • Gion-shijo Station - 9 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 11 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 15 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 12 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 14 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪にしぶち飯店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪牛カツ京都勝牛祇園八坂店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪札幌かに家京都店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ジュヴァンセル祇園店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Swing-By合同会社 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

SOWAKA

SOWAKA puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. Guests indulge in deep-tissue massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Higashiyama Station is 12 minutes and Sanjo Keihan Station is 14 minutes.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 23 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Spa services

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Tablet computer

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Heated floors

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.

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

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 6000 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

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.
This property does not have lifts.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Up to 2 dogs are permitted in 111:Superior Casita Room, Pet-friendly, Queen Bed(Main). There is no charge for 1 dog in the room; the listed pet fee is charged only if there is an additional dog in the room.

Also known as

SOWAKA Hotel Kyoto
SOWAKA Hotel
SOWAKA Kyoto
SOWAKA Hotel
SOWAKA Kyoto
SOWAKA Hotel Kyoto
Luxury hotel SOWAKA

Frequently asked questions

Does SOWAKA offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, SOWAKA 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 SOWAKA?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at SOWAKA?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at SOWAKA.
What are the check-in and check-out times at SOWAKA?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at SOWAKA and nearby?
SOWAKA has spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near SOWAKA?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does SOWAKA have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around SOWAKA like?
SOWAKA is a short 9-minute walk from Gion-shijo Station and 13 minutes' walk from Kiyomizu Temple.

SOWAKA Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Alexander, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Mitchell, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was a truly wonderful stay with a very welcoming and warm team. My room was a real delight, and the kaiseki dinner was simply exquisite. I thoroughly enjoyed my two nights at Sowaka and only wished I could have extended my stay.
Myriam, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was amazing. The staff, the service, the smell of the old cedar wood, the room! It is the perfect balance of old Japanese ryokan but with modern comforts. Every evening, they left a little gift during turn down, a Japanese sweet, a little local craft, such a nice touch. The location could not be better. Loved it!
Jacqueline, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The best hotel and the best service I have ever been experienced! The breakfast’s taste surprised me with a very friendly price. Every staff there are very thoughtful!
Lina, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This stay is so much more than I expected. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Hotel itself is quiet, zen and beautiful. Room is extremely clean and full of small surprises. I can’t recommend this hotel enough! Will definitely come back if I have the chance!
Luya, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best staff and service Food was wonderful Anything I needed, they did and were so happy to please I would recommend this to anyone who wants a smaller inn right in the heart of Gion My room was spacious and had a beautiful garden Big yes on Sowaza!!!
PATTY, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff and management did everything to make my stay comfortable, enjoyable and memorable! I have been to many hotels in kyoto. This one definitely stands out.
nouf, 3-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Irina, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A unique, tranquil small hotel, that offers total commitment to anyone staying here. Food is exceptional and lots of it. Set within walking distance of several major temples and sites, and easy walking distance to several popular shopping areas, It is even very easy to visit the popular Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) no 12 bus takes you directly there.Not the cheapest, but in my opinion worth every penny. I for one have never been looked after so well and quite emotional about leaving such a friendly enviroment.I would happily recommend Luxury hotel SOWAKA to anyone. All I can say is thankyou to all at Luxury hotel SOWAKA for such a wonderful stay while in Japan.
George, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in a beautiful suite in the old part of this lovely hotel, which was a restaurant long ago. Our rooms looked out on an internal garden. We enjoyed two breakfasts and a wonderful dinner in the restaurant. One highlight was the traditional Japanese wooden tub in the bath--and of course, a lovely Toto toilet with heated seat, as are present throughout Japan.
Janet, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A perfect experience in Kyoto
One of the most magical experiences of all our trips we've ever taken! A gem of a hotel. One of a kind experience. And incredibly helpful staff.
Phillip, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Unique property with excellent staff.
Phyllis, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Come Stay
Wonderful traditional hotel with excellent service. Rooms are large and comfortable.
Clay, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was just amazing. The location, design, uniqueness, rooms and especially the staff were top notch. We couldn’t recommend it enough. They went out of their way to make sure we had an enjoyable stay. We can’t recommend this hotel enough.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Experience!
My husband and I stayed here on our honeymoon and it was amazing! The hospitality and attention to detail in service will not be beat. And the hotel grounds itself are beautifully traditional. If we return to Kyoto, we will absolutely stay here again
Stephanie, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Murray, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wenshi, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Pros: Beautiful hotel and room in an amazing neighborhood in Kyoto. Close to great restaurants, shopping and activities. Cons: Bed was extremely uncomfortable and hard. Hotel has no food except the michelin star restaurant below, so no other dining options if you want to stay and enjoy your room. Bar and common areas have no ambience. The rooftop that is promoted on their website is not as advertised. Overall, the hotel is not worth the price. Communication is impossible as they do not answer emails- I have been requesting an invoice for weeks now and have had no response from them.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

JOHN, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I love everything about this place - I hope to come again with my parents. The amenities were great and the dinning experience was beautiful. I really enjoyed my stay here from the moment we entered the door.
Kim, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Five Stars
Scott, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review