薺之京都二條城 (二條薺茶之宿) - 京都

Great stay in this hotel, good location, amazing service and staffs. Gave us great memory on the special days.

I can't say enough good things about this Ryokan, the service was spectacular, the staff couldn't have been more helpful and friendly, we ended up staying in different rooms and each one was unique, spacious, clean and comfortable. we only booked one night because we were concerned that it wouldn't be as nice as the pictures but we ended up adding 2 more nights on (which is why we changed rooms) they have bikes to rent right outside which was super convenient for getting around, but they did call us a taxi when needed and helped with excellent dinner recommendations and reservations. Loved our stay!

Awesome

A memorable stay with personal touch of service

Simply the best stay of our two week trip. The staff and accommodations were amazing. They have an in house tea ceremony and a traditional breakfast that should not be missed. We had the matcha room that has its own personal garden and soaking tub. I highly recommend this ryokan. Plus it is located on a very quiet street.

I was somewhat hesitant to stay here because of the price but once I arrived I knew we had made the right choice. The place is somewhat difficult to find so I suggest using a Taxi. The staff greeted us right at the door and spoke perfect English. They gave us nice little slippers and we left our shoes at the door. They then took us to our room and wow....it was so beautiful. We settled in and then were given some tea, which was done so in a very old fashioned traditional manner. We left the hotel for a bit to do some sight-seeing and then arrived back at the hotel after dinner. After all the walking we were ready to relax. Perfect time to try out the hot tub. It was amazing. Sat in there for a good hour and then were ready to call it a night. The beds were extremely comfortable and I slept like a log.

We arrived early and it was no problem to leave our bags while we went and did some sightseeing. Upon our return our bags were in the room and room beautifully presented. One of the staff showed us around the room and the features. We went for the 2 bed room as there were 4 of us. Very clean and new. Extremely comfortable beds and excellent air con. This is a more modern Ryokan than we have stayed in but we really liked that, as it felt fresh, modern but also authentic, ie tatami mats and futons, plus we had our very own hot tub( onsen) on our private balcony! When we arrived 2 staff came to our room and performed a matcha tea ceremony. This was a beautiful welcome, and really delicious too! Breakfast the next morning was an absolute highlight! Kuzu was our personal chef, who cooked simple but delicious fresh vegetables and meat over a hot charcoal grill in front of us. His English was excellent which was great as we were able to ask lots of questions about food, culture, sightseeing, etc Location was a little out of the hub of Kyoto, but we just called taxis when we wanted to go further afield. Unfortunately we only stayed one night, we would have liked a few more.

More staff than guests at this Ryokan which made the service even more special. Great breakfast - wish they had dinner but there are great places in Kyoto for eating out.

This was our first ryokan experience and it was nothing short of fabulous. Luxurious in its own right - personalized concierge service, the friendliest staff we have ever encountered, and a beautiful, traditional room. Our room, situated on the second floor, had a balcony overlooking the garden and a living room with traditional japense seating. The outdoor bath was exceptional. Only five suites are available. The breakfast was traditional yet inviting for western palettes - we had the beef and it was delicious. They offer tea ceremonies in the lobby, though we did not partake. Would never return to Kyoto without staying here. I missed it as soon as we left.

Amazing hotel! The service was great and we learned so much about Japanese traditions. If you are looking for an authentic experience, stay here. We loved the private bath which was nice even in the winter. Our room had beds but we chose to sleep on the tatami futon which was very comfortable. We enjoyed the welcome tea and tea ceremony, and all the teas we tried while there, especially the black bean tea. I was also surprised by the wonderful breakfast! It included many dishes I had never had before but I was so glad I got to try them! The neighborhood is quiet which was not a problem for me, but if you are looking for nightlife then plan to take some cabs.