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Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
Riverwalk Kyoto hotel in Shimogyo Ward with a 24-hour front desk

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In the heart of Kyoto, Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels offers modern comfort and traditional charm. Explore Nishiki Market or Kiyomizu Temple nearby or stay in and enjoy a meal at the restaurant. With free bicycle rentals, helpful staff on hand 24/7, laundry facilities and luggage storage you're sure to feel right at home.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$474
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds (Garden)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Smart TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Room (Garden)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Smart TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Suite (Garden)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (City) | City view

Deluxe Room (City)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Smart TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Premium Room (City)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Futons and 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Studio (City)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Smart TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Superior Room (River)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Smart TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony (River) | Balcony

Deluxe Room, Balcony (River)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Smart TV
Hydromassage showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Suite, Balcony (River)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony (River)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Smart TV
Hydromassage showerhead
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
shimogyo-ku hasidono-cho362-3, Kyoto, kyoto, 6008113

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Tower - 16 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 17 min walk
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive
  • Nijō Castle - 5 min drive
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 5 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 10 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kyoto Beer Lab - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪なか卯河原町五条店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪五條楽園 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pub Rock Stock - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Kano - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel near Kyoto Tower
Located close to Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple, Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels provides a garden, laundry facilities and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, smoke-free property and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts, such as heated floors and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and deep-soaking baths
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heated floors and a personal chef

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,740 for adults and JPY 3,740 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the riverwalk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately JPY 3740 for adults and from JPY 3740 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
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

Property is also known as

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Genji Kyoto, Of Design Hotels
Genji Kyoto a Member of Design Hotels
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Frequently asked questions

Is Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels?

As of 13 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels on 26 Feb 2025 start from AU$474.06, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kyoto Tower, Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple. Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 3 mi (5 km). Kiyomizu-gojo Station is only a 5-minute walk and Gojo Station is 10 minutes.

Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Xiaodong

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A boutique hotel located in a tranquil neighborhood beside the beautiful Kamo-gawa River and definitely a highlight of our trip in Kyoto. Very convenient guest rooms with modern-style design combining traditional Japanese elements. Superb and helpful staffs. All of these made a lasting impression on me and gave me wonderful memories.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Galina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fabulous hotel from all points of view: convenient location, gorgeous design, excellent amenities, but most importantly staff who go out of their way to accommodate the guests. Everyone was excellent. Many thanks to multilingual Sergei who takes special care of his guests. I highly recommend this hotel and will certainly return if I have another opportunity to be in Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Genji met expectations
Overall great stay at Genji that met expectations. I'd recommend it, though think there are likely equal or better alternatives in Kyoto. We stayed here for 1 night as part of a 2 week honeymoon trip. Room: overall very good. Great shower and bath. Spacious. Nice mix of modern and traditional design. We had a garden room and I wish we had gotten a river view room as the garden view felt a bit meh/dark. Service: helpful and friendly staff. We had one misstep toward the end of our stay re: laundry services that impacted our experience a bit but not a dealbreaker. Area: nice area of Kyoto. Walkable and near the trains. They had just replaced the flooring in our room so there was a strong straw smell. Worth knowing if that kinda thing will bother you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yusuke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No other comments
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ah fan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chengyu, Bellevue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just...wow! Out of more than a dozen places our group stayed, Genji is our favorite place to stay. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, the property is recently opened and in immaculate condition, the rooms are spacious and comfortable. The location is nicely situated in a quiet nook along the river with many popular sites within walking distance. Higashiyama Ward, for example, is a short walk across the river, and Kiyomizudera Nioman Gate is visible from the rooftop garden – definitely check it out at night when it's lit up. We'd stay here forever if it was an option.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Genji is a gem
Well located, beautifully conceived, designed and constructed. All staff were eager, friendly, thoughtful and competent. Loved the properly constructed timber furniture and the modern traditional design was inspiring.
Tortoises seen from our balcony
Kamo River and Gion from rooftop garden
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice helpful staff. Very clean and modern. Excellent place to stay in Kyoto
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
New modern hotel in a prime location. First class service. Has a lovely rooftop terrace to view the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing hotel. The room was great and spacious. The service at the hotel is outstanding. The staff is extremely helpful and courteous. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of my top hotels in the world
One of my favorite hotel stays ever, anywhere. The staff are incredible, the service is second to none, and the rooms are lovely - modern, with a Japanese minimalist sensibility.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Micah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were exceptional, room had great views of the river. Conveniently located within walking distance to attractions, or close to public transport for areas further away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simply one of the best hotel stays we've ever had. Service level is extremely high, even by Japanese standards. Hotel design is beautiful and modern while staying true to the Kyoto aesthetic. Location is perfect. With the experience provided, this was the best value of our trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Genji Kyoto is fantastic. Beautiful modern interpretation of traditional machiya down to the detail. Comfortable beds and pillows, large shower, and every amenity is connected to the design. Service is exceptional. Great roof top lounge and gardens throughout!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The most amazing place!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and the services are excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela, Longeueil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel so much that we stayed an extra 3 nights! The staff were incredibly kind and helpful, and the rooms were beautiful. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Genji is a beautiful gem of a small boutique hotel. Everything was in perfect harmony from the architecture to the furnishings to the classy Kyoto style. The staff were superb, helpful and presented us with wonderful meals and inventive cocktails
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

SZE CHIN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staying there was a dream!
Length of stay: one night (March 2023) Had a really amazing stay at Genji - everything was perfect! Here's what I loved about Genji: Conveniently located - 5 to 7 minutes walk from Shichijo metro station, at a very peaceful and quiet neighborhood; yet also not far (by foot) from the very bustling Pontocho Allery and Kawaramachi area. Design/ rooms - very thoughtful and stylish designs, with such beautiful integration of nature in the hotel architecture. I stayed in a room with a view of the Kamo River, which was spectacular and such a joy to wake up to. Service - absolutely stellar. The hotel staff were very proficient in English, warm and helpful all the way. I could not recommend this fantastic hotel more!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023