Oriental Kyoto Rokujo, KyotoOriental Kyoto Rokujo in Kyoto, Japan has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 93 of 105 hotels we score in Kyoto. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.0. Rooms from about $69 a night (cached, not a live quote).Oriental Kyoto Rokujo is a four-star hotel situated in the Shimogyo Ward of Kyoto. It sits within walking distance of Shosei-en Garden and Higashi Hongan-ji Temple. The property contains 166 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions and safety deposit boxes. Guests have access to a shared lounge, on-site dining, and free Wi-Fi. The interior design follows a Roji theme inspired by Japanese tea culture. This hotel suits families and travellers looking for a central base, though some guest rooms and bathrooms are small in size. Breakfast is available for an extra fee.What stands out

Clean and modern rooms

Helpful service from staff

Close to local temples

Good value for money

Watch out for

Small room and bathroom sizes

Busy dining area

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