Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

The hotel's location, at one edge of the famous Keninji Temple and within 300m of the heart of Gion was amazing. This small hotel was beautifully designed and set within a landscape courtyard that exuded Zen calm and serenity. The room was spacious and everything was well-thought out. An added bonus was the free shuttle bus service from the hotel to Kyoto Station, which is some 15 mins away by car.

Truly beautiful and such exceptional service! The amenities are wonderful and the location couldn’t be more perfect. The breakfast was great and fulfilling with a collection of Japanese and western food. The hotel does a free walking tour around the neighborhood with a local guide every Wednesday and Friday I believe which is such a lovely way to start your visit in Kyoto! Theres also a free shuttle to and from Kyoto station with multiple times every day. The public bath is so great and serene with all the amenities you need in it (towels, hair brushes, face wash/makeup remover, cotton ear buds, lockers to keep your things, a water dispenser, hairdryers, plastic hair covers… etc). Such a wonderful and unforgettable stay truly worth the price!

The hotel was conveniently located, extremely quiet with exceptional service. From the breakfast each morning (assorted Tempura, the most delicious yogurt, scrambled eggs, chicken, mini-stacked tempura surprises, and so much more) to the respite of air conditioning and luxurious mattresses and bedding at night, our family had a fabulous stay. The staff went beyond necessary to make us feel welcome and valued. At the end of our stay they arranged cab service to our next destination, a Ryokan, 40 minutes west. We are already looking forward to our next visit to the Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion.

It’s perfectly positioned amidst the peaceful beauty of Gion. The hotel is located on a quiet traditional street directly opposite a beautiful Temple. It is in easy walking distance to the famous Kiyomizu-Dera Temple and the buzzing streets of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka. The hotel also offers a handy free shuttle bus service regularly to and from Kyoto station. Our room was located on the 5th floor with a beautiful view over the traditional streets and the lush mountainous surrounding in the background. The room was spotlessly clean, beds were super comfortable and amenities were well stocked including a universal charger. The services was exceptional and every encounter with staff was always warm, and welcoming. During our stay the staff exuded kindness and were always willing to help with anything we needed from booking a day tour to helping change train tickets. We are already planning a return stay and cannot wait to come back.

Breakfast was nice and the staff were lovely. It was in a great position and within walking distance to lots of attractions. The rooms were nice a little small but very comfortable. Again a lovely garden in the centre of the hotel.