Hotel Sunline Kyoto Gion Shijo is situated in the heart of Gion, known for its traditional architecture and geisha culture. This 3-star hotel features 76 individually decorated rooms with modern amenities. Guests benefit from a convenient location, being a short walk from cultural sites such as Yasaka Shrine and Kennin-ji Temple.
Location
Located centrally in Gion, Hotel Sunline Kyoto Gion Shijo is a 10-minute walk from Gion Shijo Train Station and Nishiki Market. The hotel is a mere 3-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine and within walking distance to cultural landmarks like Koudai-ji and Chion-in Temples. The Gion bus stop is situated right in front of the hotel, facilitating convenient transportation for guests.
Rooms
The hotel offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations equipped with a 32-inch flat-screen TV, a fridge, and an electric kettle that includes complimentary green tea bags. Each room features a private bathroom with separate bathtubs and showers, alongside thoughtful amenities like toothbrush sets and a humidifier. Guests can choose from various room configurations, including options with traditional tatami flooring and Japanese futons. Air purifiers are available upon request at the time of booking.
Eat & Drink
Gion Restaurant serves a daily breakfast buffet from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, featuring a mix of Japanese and Western dishes. Children sleeping in existing beds are offered complimentary breakfast. The hotel also provides vending machines for alcoholic beverages and other snacks. Dining options outside the hotel are plentiful, given its prime location in Gion.
Leisure & Business
Hotel Sunline Kyoto Gion Shijo includes a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff, offering services such as photocopying and luggage storage. Self-parking is available for those traveling by car. Guests can stay connected with complimentary wired and wireless internet access provided throughout the hotel.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Spacious and Clean
The room was surprisingly spacious compared to typical Japanese accommodations, providing a comfortable and clean space to unwind after exploring.view full review
Nice Bathroom Facilities
The bathroom was well-appointed and modern, making my stay feel even more relaxing and enjoyable.view full review
Helpful Reception
The receptionist provided valuable insights every morning, guiding me to the best routes for exploring local attractions, enhancing my travel experience.view full review
Comfortable Living Area
The living area in my room was roomy and inviting, with a perfect layout for lounging and planning my day.view full review
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
80%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Convenient Location
Helpful Staff
Smoke Smell
Rude Boss
8.0/10
Great
Rooms
7.6
Location
9.0
Service
8.8
Dining
7.3
Guest reviews
8.0/10
based on 10 review
8.6
8.6/10based on 556 review
Daniel
United States of America,
June
2024
8.2/10
I found the hotel to be a great choice with its welcoming staff and convenient location near the Gion district. The rooms were spacious, comfortable, and clean, although slightly old-fashioned with carpets. The dining experience was pleasant, especially considering the reasonable pricing with discounts available. However, the facilities were not up to the standard of the hotel.
Rooms
8.0
I really enjoyed my stay in the spacious and clean room, despite it being a bit old-fashioned with carpets.
Service
9.0
The staff was incredibly nice and helpful, providing excellent recommendations for restaurants and transport.
Location
9.0
The location was perfect for exploring the nearby attractions like the Yasaka shrine and wandering through the Gion area.
Dining
8.0
I found the dining experience very good, with reasonably priced options and discounts for advanced ticket purchases.
Facilities
7.0
While the hotel had good amenities, I felt that the facilities were not as impressive as expected.
Derrick
United States of America,
May
2024
8.4/10
The hotel's location is simply fantastic, quiet yet near the lively Gion district, making it a delightful stay. The rooms were spacious and clean, perfect for our needs, though slightly old-fashioned in decor. The service was exceptionally welcoming and accommodating to our last-minute accessibility needs. On the downside, the dining experience, while good, did not fully match the stay's price. The facilities offered were excellent, adding to the overall positive experience.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were actually quite spacious and big enough for us all.
Service
9.0
The service was welcoming, helpful, informative, and always available to assist.
Location
9.0
The hotel's quiet location near the Gion district was wonderful for exploring old streets and attractions.
Dining
7.0
The dining was good, although it did not fully align with the price of the stay.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were excellent, enhancing our overall experience.
Lou
United States of America,
April
2024
8.0/10
I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms were massive and faced a side road, which meant waking up to birdsong from the adjacent shrine, but the lingering smell of smoke triggered my asthma. On the bright side, the large room had great bedding and a fantastic huge bathroom for showering or enjoying a spa bath.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were spacious and comfortable, although there was a smoke smell in a non-smoking room.
Service
8.0
The staff, especially the young members, were very helpful and friendly. However, the boss seemed slightly rude.
Location
9.0
The location was very convenient, with easy access to bus lines, great food options, and the Gion traditional district.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience offered various dishes and reasonably priced meals, including a discount if tickets were purchased the day before.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offered nice facilities overall.
Convenient Location
Smoke Smell
Gary
United States of America,
January
2024
8.0/10
The hotel is located amidst a lively neighborhood with easy access to restaurants, bars, and shops. The rooms, although spacious, seem a bit aged compared to similar hotels in Japan, which affects the value for money. The service provided by the staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms are big and spacious but have been refitted poorly.
Service
9.0
The staff are wonderful people and ever ready to assist and advise.
Location
9.0
The location is excellent, with vibrant surroundings and close proximity to popular tourist spots.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience offers an extensive choice of food options but could be more enjoyable.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities are satisfactory.
John
United States of America,
November
2023
7.8/10
The hotel offers clean and comfortable rooms, but the air con smell in the smaller room can be off-putting in wet conditions, giving a cellar-like feel. The staff is polite and helpful, enhancing the overall stay. The prime location near key attractions and shopping areas adds convenience, though dining prices might be high.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms, though clean, have a slight aged feel that may not justify the pricing compared to similar options. Some rooms still retain a smoke smell.
Service
9.0
The staff members are very polite and make the stay restful and stress-free.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location is excellent, right in front of Yasaka Shrine and the Gion quarter, perfect for sightseeing and close to a bus stop.
Dining
7.0
The dining options vary from being way too expensive to nice selections, offering a mixed experience, but with opportunities to find a lot of food nearby.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel offers facilities that cater to basic needs, but some areas may feel a bit dated and could be improved to enhance the overall experience.
Richard
United States of America,
October
2023
7.8/10
The hotel is ideally located within walking distance of major attractions and near a subway station, making it perfect for sightseeing in Kyoto. The rooms are spacious and very clean, but there was a faint smell of smoke in the non-smoking room. The service from the staff was incredibly helpful and friendly, although they were not upfront about the cost of parking in the surrounding area. The dining experience included a variety of dishes but was somewhat average. The facilities were satisfactory overall.
Rooms
8.0
The room was quite large and very roomy compared to a typical Japanese hotel room, despite a faint smell of smoke in the supposed non-smoking room.
Service
9.0
The staff are wonderful people and ever ready to assist and advise, although they were not transparent about the parking costs.
Location
9.0
The location is great, within walking distance of many attractions and near a subway station for convenient access to various places in Kyoto.
Dining
6.0
The dining included many various dishes but was only average in quality.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities provided were satisfactory during my stay.
convenient
smell of smoke
James
United States of America,
September
2023
8.4/10
The hotel had spacious rooms, albeit a bit old-fashioned with carpets, but the location made up for it. The service was exceptional, providing detailed information and great directions, although there was an issue on the 5th floor. The location was excellent, surrounded by a lively neighborhood and within walking distance to major attractions. The dining experience was good but was moved to a closed restaurant. Overall, a great value stay.
Rooms
8.0
The spacious rooms, though old-fashioned with carpets, were still comfortable and cozy.
Service
9.0
The service was top-notch, with helpful staff offering great assistance and advice.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location was superb, nestled in a vibrant area near restaurants, bars, and shops, making it convenient for exploring the city.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were extensive and satisfying, although the experience was moved to a closed restaurant.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were good overall, though the issue on the 5th floor was a minor inconvenience.
Rebecca
United States of America,
August
2023
8.0/10
The hotel's location is stellar, situated near the Gion area offering a great base for exploring central Kyoto and the Gion district. The room, despite being spacious and comfortable, had a lingering smell of smoke, which was a downside triggering my asthma. The service was exceptional with a warm and helpful staff available to assist at all times. The dining options were a mix of Western and Japanese cuisine, providing a decent selection, although slightly on the expensive side. Overall, the hotel's value for money is reasonable considering its prime location.
Rooms
7.0
The room, although one of the biggest and most comfortable we found in Japan, had a noticeable smell of smoke despite being a non-smoking room, impacting my asthma.
Service
9.0
The service was top-notch with a welcoming and informative staff always ready to help.
Location
9.0
Hotel's location near the Gion area makes it an ideal base for exploring central Kyoto and the Gion district.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience offered a mix of Western and Japanese options with a price tag leaning towards the expensive side.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers a good mix of amenities catering to both Western and Japanese preferences.
Elmer
United States of America,
July
2023
7.6/10
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms, while clean, felt a bit aged which affected the overall value for the price paid. On the positive side, the room was spacious with good bedding and a fantastic bathroom, but I couldn't help but notice the outdated feel that impacted the perceived worth compared to other similarly priced options in Japan.
Rooms
7.0
The room was very large with good bedding and a fantastic huge bathroom, offering a comfortable stay.
Service
9.0
The staff was very friendly and accommodating, always ready to help with recommendations and requests.
Location
6.0
While the hotel was tucked away from the hustle and bustle, it wasn't as convenient as expected. The proximity to Gion Shijo station got a bit tiresome for commuting.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was excellent, offering a variety of Japanese and Western options that kept us satisfied till later in the day.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were satisfactory, catering to our needs during the stay.
friendly staff
aged rooms
Aaron
United States of America,
June
2023
8.8/10
I had a great stay at this hotel! The rooms were quiet, clean, and very spacious, especially for Japan, although they faced a back lane. The service was friendly and helpful, always there to assist, but there was some confusion over making restaurant reservations by phone. The location was superb, right next to the Philosopher's path and close to the Gion district, perfect for exploring Kyoto. The dining options were outstanding with a variety of dishes, though some improvements could be made. Overall, a fantastic experience with great value for money.
Rooms
9.0
My room was quiet, clean, and surprisingly large for Japan, overlooking a back lane.
Service
8.0
The staff was welcoming, helpful, informative, and always available to assist, although there were some issues with making restaurant reservations by phone.
Location
10.0
The hotel is perfectly located next to the Philosopher's path and close to the Gion district for a true Kyoto experience.
Dining
8.0
I enjoyed a great dining experience with a wide variety of dishes, although there is room for improvement.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were modern and well-maintained, contributing to a comfortable stay.
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