Courtyard Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma, KyotoCourtyard Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma in Kyoto, Japan has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 35 of 105 hotels we score in Kyoto. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 4.7. Rooms from about $220 a night (cached, not a live quote).Courtyard Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma is a new-build hotel situated in central Kyoto. It sits one minute from Shijo Station on the Karasuma subway line, making it a practical choice for business travellers and tourists. The property contains 125 air-conditioned rooms equipped with workstations and WiFi. Guests can use the gym or dine at the on-site restaurant, which serves cooked-to-order breakfast. While the location provides easy transit access, the hotel does not provide on-site parking. The rooms are designed with a modern interior and include standard amenities like room service and televisions.What stands out

Close to Shijo Station

On-site gym and restaurant

Helpful staff members

Watch out for

No on-site parking

Limited room space for luggage

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