Guest Reviews of Watazen Ryokan Hotel Kyoto Based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system

They have private toilets and tubs, and the rooms are very clean and spacious with large televisions.

TripAdvisor, 05 Apr 2009

The service was almost TOO attentive.

TripAdvisor, 05 Apr 2009

The staff at the front desk were very helpful with maps, and there is wireless internet in the lobby.

TripAdvisor, 05 Apr 2009

Overall, I felt that it was a very luxurious hotel with Japanese-style rooms (tatami floor, futon bedding).

TripAdvisor, 05 Apr 2009

Perfect Choice of Traditional Japanese Stay

TripAdvisor, 21 Feb 2009

The Watazen Ryokan is the perfect choice for those looking for a Traditional Japanese accomodation with the comfort & convenience of a modern hotel.

TripAdvisor, 21 Feb 2009

The hotel facilities are excellent - no curfew (unlike many traditional home owned ryokan) - extremely polite and hospitible staff as you expect in Japan - umbrellas at the ready if it is raining, provided an electric socket adapter on request - and your room is serviced twice a day to change the room for lunchtime meals, then beds made up for evening - so a nice idea is to go to the Food Market and bring back a traditional lunch to break up your day.

TripAdvisor, 21 Feb 2009

The location is excellent - right in the heart of Kyoto very close to the Nishiki Food Markets and close to the both busy Shijo St and Takashimaya Shopping mall - as well as the best part of Kyoto around the river & canal areas leading over to Gion.

TripAdvisor, 21 Feb 2009

Access is reasonable - 2 stops from JR Kyoto on Karasuma Metro Line to Shijo from - then a decent walk on foot - look out for escalators in the stations to minimise the number of steps hauling luggage.

TripAdvisor, 21 Feb 2009

A good liqour store is also found in the Food Market So all up a highly recommended stay for those looking for the traditional japanese experience without going overboard on cost or sacrificing privacy & hotel convenience.

TripAdvisor, 21 Feb 2009