京都祇园KIZASHI THE SUITE

Booked the large executive suite, and it was great to have the experience of a full apartment in the middle of the historic district. Carpet was a bit worn, but the overall room was wonderful, and they provided coffee, tea, a beer, and bottled water. Perfect, perfect location in the heart of Gion. Walkable to everything we wanted to do.

This hotel is in a great location in Gion, we found is easily using google maps. The staff are lovely but their English is limited so communication was a bit tricky. Also, be mindful of a pricey tourist fee. This was the only hotel that charged it and for reference we paid 25,000 JPY for 5 nights. The suite itself (room 401) was very spacious, especially having come from Tokyo where our room was tiny. Our suite had two bedrooms, one modern and one Japanese, which was fantastic. There were two sitting areas, and we even had a whole room for just luggage. We had three suitcases and two big backpacks. The minibar was refilled daily with water, Asahi iced tea, beer, and Coke. The shower and Japanese bath were fantastic additions. The amenities were great too, and towels were changed daily. The space was clean but very dark. There’s little to no natural lighting, weirdly, and for a hotel that claims to be 5*, I wouldn’t expect stained carpets. There was an outdated feel to the suite, but the Japanese element (second bedroom) made up for it. Be mindful of this if you are someone who enjoys a modern aesthetic.

We loved Kizashi The Suite. We wanted a hotel with a Japanese feel and it certainly didn’t disappoint. It was well equipped and we loved the wooden bath. The location was superb and the staff were extremely helpful in booking taxis etc.