The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a member of the Leading Hotels of the World-

The room was comfortable and large with big windows, well equipped. Lots of light, roof top and pagoda views, modern and serene room. The bathroom is big, great hot water pressure, wonderful amenities constantly replenished. Loved the wood tooth brushes, combs, and hair brushes. Very sweet to send up to the room nonalcoholic Chardonnay for a birthday—was delicious.

Guests should be told to wear the indoor slippers provided by the hotel because the carpets have dirt stains. The third sofa bed was smaller than expected. Non dairy milk or creamer should be provided for the coffee machine.

I loved the library dining room and the breakfast was yummy - we loved the traditional offerings - they were delicious

The restaurants were not as good as eating out in town

Hotel is phenomenal, new and good design that respects the old school. The staff were fantastic, and super helpful. Excellent location. The best hotel we stayed in in Japan

nothing - it's amazing!

Our 3rd visit to the hotel. We love staying here. Nice room, good location, and very helpful staff :)

Location, building

Continental breakfast was just okay. But the traditional Japanese Michelin breakfast was amazing. Kids struggled to find something they liked.

Very luxurious experience. Hotel was close to 2 historic UNESCO sites and lots of tourist shopping. The "guest lounge" concept was impressive and I enjoyed many champagnes there with finger food.

Far from "normal" restaurants - need a 20 minute brisk walk, which is not always recommended in winter with little kids and an old parent.

Staff was excellent and very helpful.Location makes it easy to walk to sites, dining, and interesting shops.Rooms are spacious, clean, quiet, and comfortable.Drink bar is well stocked (and restocked).Great breakfast.Enjoyed the lounge.Good food in the roof top bar.We will return next year.

To start this review, I don’t think you would find a better place to stay in Kyoto. Pictures do not reflect the classy, stylish, and historical atmosphere this hotel provides. It’s an example of quiet, timeless luxury with unbelievable attention to detail. Tall beautiful corridors, little sculptures, scents, lighting, books telling the history of this place - I couldn't stop taking pictures. Location: Excellent, situated on the beautiful Kiyomizu hill in the most scenic part of the old town, offering 'Memoirs of the Geisha' views. Yes, will take you a bit more time to get there by taxi during busy tourist hours but the hotel totally worth it. Service & Rooms: Attentive, high-quality service. Housekeeping is next-level in its attention to detail and cleanliness. Beds and rooms are super comfortable with excellent sound isolation. Whatever you need - and adapter or water is there the same second. Must-See: The K36 rooftop terrace is essential for sunset views.

The hotel is exceptionally well-thought-out, but two areas require improvement to match the general level of the place:Breakfast: The variety of the buffet needs to be increased for a hotel of this level. including for example a selection of Japanese food and high quality European bread. The presentation of some items, like the ham floating in warm water, was confusing and not up to standard.Concierge Service: While friendly and eager to help, the team lacks deep, exclusive local knowledge. Recommendations come down towards 'TripAdvisor' obvious choices, not the unique, local experiences guests at this level are seeking. Having established connections for hard-to-book, exclusive local restaurants would be a significant enhancement.

We're huge fans of The Leading Hotels of the World and this property was no exception. The grounds are stunning, every time we left and came back we said it felt like entering a private oasis. The staff was very personal and attentive to our needs - helping with activities around the hotel like booking the private spa room (you must do this!!), calling taxis, booking dinner reservations, etc. We loved visiting the guest lounge after a long day of sightseeing to make a nice drink and relax and grab a few snacks. We also though the breakfast offered at the guest lounge was more than enough. Definitely don't miss out on the rooftop bar - great views, service, food and drinks! We ended up going a few nights in a row. Room was gorgeous (of course) with all the helpful amenities.

Don't get me wrong - I would live at this hotel if I could - but the one slight downside was the location on a very busy touristy street near Kiyomizu Temple. Taxis had a hard time turning up the street, so we often would get dropped off down below and walk up (which was fine, just an added logistic). It's kind of far from the Kyoto subway line, so we relied on taxis the whole time (which honestly was a nice break between Tokyo and Osaka).

Location was the best, very clean, staff was very friendly and helpful.

Location , quiet, staff are very helpful , lounge access is a big plus

Taxi drive to the hotel about crazy due to street pack with tourists

Beautiful hotel, with a very kind and attentive staff who do everything they can to make sure you are satisfied.

The value for money is quite low. Expectations were high but there were several disappointing aspects. There isn't much to do at the hotel besides the lounge, so it's mainly suitable for people who just want a place to sleep. However, the price is very high considering that. The air conditioning in the room didn't cool enough, and the water pressure in the shower was only average - in simpler hotels we had much stronger water pressure

This is my fifth time visiting Kyoto and the first time I say in this side of the river and so close to the main temple and walking streets. The room was clean, the precises were gorgeous with Pagoda views, the complimentary happy hour snacks (served from 3pm - 10pm) was incredible as was the staff - but the location alone is worth the value. To wake up right in the middle of it all is priceless. Due to jet lag, we were waking up as early as 5am and the simple fact we could step outside and have a private viewing of Kiyomizu-dera and the iconic Sannezaka and Ninezaka walking streets was one of the highlights of my trip and of all my prior visits to Kyoto. Tip: it's tough to arrive by taxi (we took bus) as the streets are so heavily trafficked. Absolutely recommend arriving by bus or having the taxi drop you off 2-3 blocks away. On the way out we used taxi twice (once to go to Fushimi Inari) and that was not a problem as on the way out the exit from the busy streets is quite close.

Prime location with beautiful pagoda view. This is our second time in the hotel. We return because we love the hotel space, the room, and helpful staffs. Miss Yuki the concierge is very helpful with booking restaurants and recommending attractions.

Busy road in front of hotel. Might take sometime to get through the traffic if you take a taxi.

Smaller hotel in an excellent location with thoughtful staff and outstanding service

The hotel is located in the old part of Kyoto very close to many temples and shrines. However, in high season, it may be a problem because there are many people in the streets surrounding the property.

Be aware that if your rate includes the club level, I don’t think it is worthy because the club serves minimum food. That was disappointing.

The staff was exceptional. Our plans changed, and they found an English-speaking guide for a private tour in less than an hour. The guide was tremendous, and this resulted in the best day we had in Kyoto. The property is also amazing. It feels like a serene oasis in a very busy area of Kyoto. The property also has excellent weight training equipment in the gym.

The property

Friendly and caring staffs, excellent location, very clean.

This hotel is truly one of the best we’ve ever stayed in. Set in a beautifully renovated former school, it blends history with impeccable style. The service was top-class, and our corner room—with a breathtaking view of the pagoda—was simply fabulous. We loved the bright, airy spaces filled with natural light, the peaceful green areas, and the cozy, elegant club lounge—perfect after a day of exploring. The location couldn’t be better, and the breakfast was excellent. A special highlight was the exclusive cultural experiences for guests, like the serene tea ceremony.

The hotel’s facilities were excellent—modern, clean, and well-maintained. The location couldn’t be better, with easy access to attractions. However, the breakfast options were disappointing, lacking variety. Given the high price, the overall value didn’t match expectations. A great stay, but not worth the cost.