Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels recensioner

One of the prettiest hotels I have been in in Japan. The staff were fantastic and were always helpful, even going so far as walking us out to the main street to reach our transportation. Just amazing.

Nice, Staff very helpful, environment so beautiful, Can ride their bicycle to look around city!

New and clean. Great river view and nice detailed design. Excellent service by the hotel staff.

京都源氏酒店為我此京都行其中一個最值得的體驗。 酒店雖非處於便利的位置，並由於其位置處於窄巷內，左計程車後亦需步行約1分鐘，但我依然會極力推薦給每一個將要到京都的旅客。 每天走過無數繁忙的街道/商場後，總有一種回到家的寧靜。酒店設計本身非常出色，能感受到設計師不但在建築上面的心思，更有非常多細節為住客設想：由洗手間內的小園景到床邊的電掣等。更令人值得驚嘆的是員工的細心，每天出門和回來時，他們都不吝嗇地附上大大的笑容。最後一天離開京都市，由於怕機場會太熱並沒有穿上羽絨，員工更追趕出來送上暖包。 雖然已在此住了四晚，但依然會想再次入住，放慢腳步欣賞酒店的每一角。下次如果天氣並沒有太寒冷，想到天台的花園好好喝一杯。 感謝京都源氏為我此行帶來美好的回憶。 

非常安靜，頂樓的餐廳可以眺望那些著名景點，服務也很好。

還行，設計感沒有那麼足，價格不便宜，體驗就還行

出行方便，房間舒適，如果能有更優惠的價格就完美了

This is a charming hotel that is classy and comfortable. Even though its architecture is contemporary, it has design details that reference traditional features and techniques. Their Japanese garden in the lobby has a back wall that looks like wood, but is actually concrete with imprinted wood patterns. It was so cool! Our room was spacious with very comfortable beds, and the view was just amazing. Looking at the birds and fish and turtles on the river was really fun and calming. But the best part was getting to know the wonderful staff. They all speak English well and are incredibly friendly and helpful. We are grateful to them for a most memorable trip.

I am glad I returned to stay here for the second time, this time with my two children. We had absolutlely the best experience. Not only were the rooms super clean and comfortable as ever, but they have been enhanced with more charming details. Our breakfast and meals were delicious and beautifully presented. The staff recognized us, and were helpful, efficient and friendly in a way that you feel is coming from their hearts. They looked after us in every way, showing us the bus and train stations and providing suggestions for restaurants and activities. I totally recommend this hotel to anyone who appreciates good design and good people, not to mention beautiful gardens, free bicycles and free self-service laundry. This is surely our home away from home in Kyoto!

A beautiful boutique hotel, nestled in a quiet corner of Kyoto overlooking the Kamogawa river. Spacious rooms, tastefully designed in a modern Japanese style with excellent amenities. The rooftop terrace is an oasis to enjoy cocktails with fantastic views over the city. If you’re after a serene location, but only a short walk from the hustle and bustle of Kyoto you can’t do better. The staff are so helpful and friendly. One of the highlights was breakfast, certainly the best we enjoyed during our trip of the far east. Do take advantage of the hotel’s bicycles, arguably the best way to get around. We can’t wait to go back.

Our family of four spent four amazing nights at Genji Kyoto over Christmas. The hotel is amazing in every way. We had two adjoining rooms behind one front door. The rooms are very large, with a table and sitting area for breakfasts. We enjoyed both Japanese and Western breakfasts. The breakfasts were outstanding and an amazing way to start each day. The bathrooms are amazing and we enjoyed the large bathtubs every single day. The rooftop is beautiful although it was a little too chilly for us to enjoy in December. We loved the quiet neighborhood where Genji is located. The staff was very helpful ordering taxis for us and walking us to the end of the street every time they arrived. The staff also made a Michelin dinner reservation for us one evening. I just cannot recommend this charming, lovely hotel enough. It was perfect in every way.

I guess this should be one of the best hotels in Kyoto. Residing right along the Kamogawa, great design and the rooftop bar, brings you a direct view of the Kiyomizu temple and the Kyoto Tower. It’s a member of the Design Hotels Group and a member of the Marriott Group.

We stayed here for four nights and absolutely loved it. The hotel is in a great location - close enough to the major tourist attractions of Gion and the surrounding area, but removed enough to provide a quiet respite. Excellent design, lot's of the rooms overlook the river, but we had the Garden Premium double on the ground level which was very cozy and had a wonderfully laid out bathroom with rock garden that flowed into it. Everything about our stay was perfect. We loved having breakfast on the rooftop and the hotel was extremely helpful with providing itinerary suggestions and booking restaurants. Would stay again in a heartbeat!

The Genji Kyoto (a member of Design Hotels and the Marriot Bonvoy chain) is a beautiful boutique hotel, situated in the lovely and quiet neighborhood of Gojo-Kawaramachi. I took a taxi from Kyoto Station to the hotel (~10-minute drive). I showed the taxi driver the directions map that the hotel has on its website. The taxi dropped me off at the ‘Rokken Bridge’, about a 2-minute walk to the interior street the hotel entrance is on. I guess that it’s difficult to access the small street by taxi since I booked a taxi when leaving the hotel and the pickup point was at the same spot as where I was dropped off on arrival. A staff member helped me with my luggage when I checked out and took my bags to the taxi. The closest bus stop (Kawaramachi Shomen) is a 5-minute walk from the hotel which is useful to get to central Kyoto. Kiyomizu-Gojo train station (Keihan Main Line) is a 6-minute walk from the hotel which conveniently gets you to the Fushimi-Inari shrine and the Gion district. A 20-minute walk from the hotel shall put you in the center of Gion. The hotel is quite new (~3 years old) and has been beautifully designed and decorated, combining modern and traditional Japanese elements. The hotel staff throughout my stay were superb. All the staff I encountered were friendly and professional and spoke very good English. Other than the room itself, I did not use the other hotel amenities, nor did I have breakfast/lunch/dinner at the hotel. I was escorted to my room (River Balcony Deluxe) and was given an introductory tour/explanation of it. A welcome drink of my choice awaited me. The studio-type room design and decor, like the hotel in general, was great. Everything in the room is high quality and gives you a sense of luxury and comfort. The scenic view from my room was fantastic as the hotel is right on the banks of the Kamo River. The room’s balcony was the perfect place to watch the world go by below. The heated bathroom floor and the huge rain showerhead made for a splendid showering experience. The queen-sized bed was very comfortable and made the perfect place to fall asleep after a day of exploring. Complimentary bottled water was provided daily. The room’s safe was large enough to accommodate my 15” laptop. The Wi-fi signal was strong and stable. The TV channel selection was good and had some international channel selections as well. Initially, it was a bit confusing trying to channel surf and it was easier to pick a channel from the main TV menu screen that is shown on the TV when you turn it on. The hotel's top floor has a lovely open balcony. Breakfast and dinner are served there, as well as a bar in the evening. The views from the balcony of the surrounding area are great. As you would expect for a small luxury boutique hotel, the price is not cheap (~600 USD per night). However, given the location, quality of the hotel, and service, I felt that the price was worth it. A comparatively similar hotel experience at one o