Sui Kyoto Kiyomizu, KyotoSui Kyoto Kiyomizu in Kyoto, Japan has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 74 of 105 hotels we score in Kyoto. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.5, Agoda 2.4.Sui Kyoto Kiyomizu is a four-star smoke-free hotel located in the Higashiyama district. It sits a one-minute walk from Shimizu-Gojo Station and is within walking distance of Gojo Bridge, Gion, and Kiyomizu-dera. The property features ten air-conditioned rooms, including singles, doubles, twins, and suites. Guests can use the shared lounge, enjoy the on-site restaurant, or participate in all-you-can-drink karaoke. The hotel is suitable for families and travellers wanting easy access to local transport. While the rooms are modern, the limited number of guest rooms means the hotel has a small scale. Helpful staff manage a 24-hour front desk and provide free WiFi in public areas.What stands out

Close to Shimizu-Gojo Station

On-site karaoke facilities

Helpful staff members

Family friendly atmosphere

Watch out for

Only ten guest rooms

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