Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels

Nice, Staff very helpful, environment so beautiful, Can ride their bicycle to look around city!

New and clean. Great river view and nice detailed design. Excellent service by the hotel staff.

還行，設計感沒有那麼足，價格不便宜，體驗就還行

出行方便，房間舒適，如果能有更優惠的價格就完美了

An amazing find! I spent three nights at the Genji and had a great time. Originally, I planned to stay at a chain hotel, but this was so much better. The hotel is a blend of Japanese and modern styles. My favorite parts were the rock garden off the lobby and rooftop. My room had a balcony overlooking the river, and tatami area with low seating. I preferred the couch and larger table as I could face outside. Of course, there was a fancy toilet with heated seat and bidet! By far, the best part of this hotel was the staff. Everyone was so friendly and provided flawless service. I loved that they would call your room 15 minutes before your assigned breakfast time. Definitely try the Japanese breakfast, but the western set was also excellent. Special thanks to the manager Ms. Mao, who suggested I visit the Golden Temple and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. She also escorted me to the Taxi upon departure. I really liked the location, as it was a few blocks away from the bustle of Kyoto. The only downside is that the area felt deserted at night. Two train stations on the Keihan Railway (Shichijo and Kiyomizu-Gojo) are less than 10 minutes away on foot. The most unexpected feature was their laundry room with two free machines (detergent already loaded). However, a machine can take 5+ hours to wash and dry your clothes. Coming from the US, that was shockingly long. I highly recommend the Genji and would gladly return!

Fabulous hotel with tasteful, sleek, and well equipped rooms. Staff are brilliant and all bilingual (Japanese and English) and the food is delicious. The hotel also has high quality bikes you can rent for free to cycle around Kyoto (the best way to experience the city).

I highly recommend this gem of a hotel set by the Kamo river in an interesting and quaint neighbourhood. The hotel is beautifully designed, and we had the privilege of meeting the architect Geoffrey Moussas. There is a stunning rock garden in the reception depicting the famous Ukifune scene from the Tale of Genji. The rooms are a good size, especially the corner rooms. Our rooms were thoughtfully appointed and faced the river. It was a delight sitting on the balcony watching the birds and fish. We could even see Kiyomizu temple in the distance. Genji provided just about everything we could ask for: delicious meals, free laundry facility on L2, bicycles to ride around town, a lovely rooftop garden which was perfect for sundowners! What sets this hotel apart from others is the amazing service or omotenashi. I want to thank the general manager Mao san and her team (Koko san, Yuuka san, Ryo san) for going the extra mile to make our stay comfortable, and for making our restaurant bookings. We felt so pampered!

Delightful small, exclusive hotel - great place to call home while in Kyoto. Close to major shopping area, unique restaurants, etc. Staff is very attentive and comfortable with English. Very charming

This hotel has it all. It is a quiet (and quietly beautiful) establishment set on Kyoto’s Kamo river, which provides an excellent point of reference to find the Genji. It is surrounded by small residences and lanes making it easy to forget that you are just a few kilometers away from Kyoto’s urban center. The design is elegant, featuring stone, wood, and plants, also blending Japanese and Western style in perfect harmony. You feel its tranquility the moment you enter- as you explore the lobby and common space more, the hotel’s namesake “Genji” reveals itself as some design elements are homages to the classic Japanese epic The Tale of Genji. The beds are very comfortable with soft linens, and the bathrooms are spacious and stylish. The staff are superb: patient, kind, interested, and helpful. Their smiles evoke happy memories of our experience even months after staying. The plant-filled rooftop deck is a splendid place to write, have tea or cocktails, or just look eastward over the river and towards the mountains. One evening after rain, the sunset sky was truly awesome. The breakfast should not be missed, and Chef Çelik knocks it out of the park with excellent meals both Japanese and Western. The hotel has free bikes and helmets for guests with which to explore Japan's seventh largest city. Between the comfort, hospitality, and serenity, the Genji is one of those small hotels that feels like a home away from home. A perfect experience and place in every way.