This was an absolutely gorgeous hotel, inside and out. It was perfectly located, close by shops, bars, restaurants, and antique stores. Loved it and quite close to the subway, but with so many interesting stores close by, why subway when you can walk. Absolutely huge rooms. more

I highly recommend the Okura. Its location is excellent. Close to the traditional district and lots of restaurant. The subway is in the basement -perfect for castle and Western temple district-and the bus outside of the hotel gets you quickly to N Kyoto. Rooms are pleasant (fairly spacious) with bathrooms having a separate shower cubicle. Ask for a high floor... more

we stayed at this lovely hotel in may. it was location was great. it was a beautiful hotel and the staff was extremely helpful. The location is close to Gion. There are lots of restaurants located nearby and lots of activity at night. outside. There is a subway right below the hotel. more

I liked the Okura: it's a good business class hotel in a city that doesn't have the presence of all the major western hotel chains. I had a short stay in May courtesy of a travel & hotel package from JTB. I stayed in a single person room which was adequately-sized. Let's say every square foot is put to use... more

Kyoto is amazing. Best place to visit in Japan. We spent 3 full days wondering temples, shrines and gardens and didn't get enough. This hotel is located on the subway line, so it is convient to get to from any direction. (the bus is the most effiecent way around town- make sure you get the day pass it pays off... more

We stayed three nights in Hotel Okura last December. The hotel is located on the east side of the river. It's very close to shopping and restaurant, but to go to most historical sites on the west side, you need to across the river and walk at least 20 minutes. First day we walked everywhere and explored a lot, but... more

My wife and I stayed at the Okura for 3 nights in May and had an amazing time and was treated with some of the best service we've ever had at a hotel. Our concierge (all of them that we talked to), had the best advice and great suggestions for the types of restaurants we were looking for. We asked... more

This hotel is definately worth it's stars, it had the most beautiful foyer, located right above the subway and the bus is right out front, excellent staff the most helpful concierge I've ever met. Clean and very comfy, we would definately stay again. more

This was my second stay in the Kyoto Hotel Okura and I enjoyed it again. I arrived via Airport shuttle at the hotel. Check-in time was 13:00. So they keep my suitcase and I went for a walk. Later I came back. They gave me my key and someone from the staff brought me to the room (1823 on the... more