Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Kyoto. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 1.3 miles from the city center and a 13-minute walk from Sanjusangen-do Temple. All guest rooms will provide guests with a minibar. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a continental breakfast. Popular points of interest near Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels include TKP Garden City Kyoto, Gion Shijo Station and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Itami Airport is 28 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Design Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Located in the heart of Kyoto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast Info

Continental


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 full beds
2 full beds
1 king bed
and
2 futon beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.6
High score for Kyoto

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Raffaella
    United States of America United States of America
    Im in the hotel industry so I can be rather picky snd critical. Loved Genji Kyoto! It was our favorite stay out of three!
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    Anthony
    United States of America United States of America
    some staff did not seem thrilled with us. not sure why. tried to transact all in japanese to the best of our ability.
  • Stephen
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent location. Beautiful room. Loved the bathroom. Good breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff. Very relaxing and peaceful stay.
  • Crystal
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing location and wonderful staff. I would definitely book this hotel again.
  • Yung
    South Africa South Africa
    Genji Kyoto is a beautifully designed boutique hotel that is one of the best in this category, but it is the staff that made this hotel an extraordinary little jewel in Kyoto. Thank you Katsuya san, Shin sen and Rei sen (hope this is a correct...
  • Kennedy
    United States of America United States of America
    Genji Kyoto is a wonderful hotel. It’s in a charming, quiet neighborhood right on the Kamo River. The Zen garden and overall design is inspired by the Tales of Genji. Our room was spacious and full of light, with a balcony and a beautiful soaking...
  • Benjamin
    United States of America United States of America
    The design was amazing and the staff was great and very helpful
  • K
    Kitra
    United States of America United States of America
    The property was very clean, had great amenities and felt like a personalized experience. The staff was absolutely amazing. I have never been to a hotel that had such good customer service from the staff.
  • Scottcameron
    United States of America United States of America
    There were many things we loved about Genji Hotel. It's location Kamo River is beautiful. you can see hawks, cormorants, crows etc and its so quiet and peaceful there. The deign of the hotel is subtle but gorgous. the staff is amazing too. One...
  • Kim
    United States of America United States of America
    The food was good, but you have to order a day ahead of the meal. The staff was very attentive and helpful.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Genji Lounge
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • Sky Forest Garden
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • 2 restaurants
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Kitchenware

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Tour or class about local culture

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
¥10,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverUCCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

FAQs about Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels

  • Room options at Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Quad
  • Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bicycle rental
  • Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels is 1.1 miles from the center of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
  • Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels has 2 restaurants:

    • Genji Lounge
    • Sky Forest Garden
  • Check-in at Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.