Hotels on the Lake in Higashiyama Ward

"Traditional ryokan in the heart of Kyoto. Even the bath tub is traditional "

"Simple the best hotel in the world! The hot springs are a spiritual experience and the reason I will always revisit this place for the rest of my life. Great location right if the subway and only a 30 minute walk from Kyoto station and downtown Kyoto. For families, this hotel cannot be beat and everyone in my party loved it there. The place was fully booked, but you won’t even notice because the property is so evenly spaced out. The beds were amazing and the bathrooms were simply the best bathrooms I ever seen in a hotel or home. I plan on remodeling my home soon and will draw inspiration from this hotel’s layout. In the morning I loved to stroll through the garden and wait till my family woke up. The only thing that needs improvement is the gym, which I would rate an 8 out of 10. We took day trips to see the monkey kingdom and deer at Nara, both unforgettable experiences!! I want to write an entire essay on why this hotel is the best in the world but I’ll leave it up for you to decide. Best decision I ever made!!"

"Really nice stay at the Hyatt Regency for 5 nights. Staff were lovely - spacious room. Nice little touches like the Geisha dancer performance. Museum, temple and beautiful gardens/shrines on your doorstep. Short walk to Shichigo station to get up into Gion."