Rinn Gion Hanatouro

We absolutely loved our stay at rinn gion. It’s a quaint boutique hotel in the heart of gion near many beautiful shrines, shopping facilities and public transport. The rooms themselves are stunning with lovely little touches and every amenity you could need. Our room had a gorgeous view of a shrine just opposite the hotel and the rooms were spacious and had a little kitchen area and seating area. The hotel staff went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and accommodated our every need and request. They also gave us tips and recommendations for our itinerary and showed a keen interest in helping us make the most out of our stay in Kyoto! It was my daughters 4th birthday during our stay there and when we got back from a day of exploring the hotel staff had bought her a beautiful tiara and some Disney princess origami paper as a gift which was so kind and generous! She was so happy and excited. We stayed in two more ‘commercial’ hotels in Tokyo and Osaka and nothing compared to the more personalable service recieved in Rinn Gion Kyoto!

The location was perfect! Easy access to the historical districts and markets, yet on a quiet, safe, side street. The hotel was spotless and smelled wonderful. We used the soaker tub every day, especially after averaging 25K steps a day. Lovely fluffy bathrobe and slippers Staff was helpful and gracious at every turn. This hotel is a gem.

The room was a corner room, right next to elevator but it was very silent at night. Had a private balcony that was beautiful. The bathroom was small but clean and had a beautiful wooden deep-soaking tub. The location was right off a main road, so it was central to everything (in between central/busy Kyoto where all the shops are) and the Gion district. Also the front desk employees were so kind, helpful and accommodating. I would definitely recommend this stay and will definitely be back again next time I find myself in Kyoto.

We liked very much the location, in the middle of Gion which I consider the most beautiful quarter of Kyoto, with lots of facilities around, restaurants, bars, and very nice shops, and of course the atmosphere of ancient (though modern) Kyoto, with its temples and geishas. But the most important were the people who received us, they were sooo nice and friendly and, they went above and beyond to assist us and to make sure everything was taken care of.. Their dedication and willingness exceeded my expectations. If you are looking for a great stay in Gion, I can only recommend this place.

The hotel was in probably the best possible location in the heart of the Gion district in Kyoto. All the major sights were easily accessible by either walking or transit, and there were plenty of excellent food options within walking distance. The room style was authentic, with a very large bathroom stocked with amenities. The complementary coffee machine was stocked with multiple different coffee types, and was an excellent way to start the day super early without waking up other members of your group. The view was excellent and the balcony was comfortable.