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Aoi Hotel Kyoto

Name: Aoi Hotel Kyoto
Address: Shimogyoku Kiyamachidori Bukkoji Agaru Tennocho 146, Kyoto, JP

★★★★★·8.9/ 10Recommended

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📍Shimogyoku Kiyamachidori Bukkoji Agaru Tennocho 146 · Kyoto ↗

📞+81753547770

Air conditioningLift / ElevatorLuggage storageSafety deposit boxConcierge serviceStaff adhere to local safety protocolsAll 16 facilities +

Review

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Enjoy a central Kyoto stay at the upscale Aoi Hotel Kyoto, steps from Kawaramachi Street and an 8-minute walk from Nishiki Market. Our six air-conditioned rooms offer kitchenettes equipped with refrigerators and microwaves, complimentary Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Additional conveniences include safes, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping. We also provide complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Nearby attractions include Pontocho Alley (0. 2 mi), Shijo Street (0. 2 mi), and Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre (0. 2 mi). The nearest airports are Itami (ITM), Kobe (UKB), and Kansai International (KIX).

Guest scores & sentiment

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Dimension scores · cross-source

Location10.0

Facilities9.7

Rooms9.6

Cleanliness9.6

Wi-Fi9.2

Service9.1

Value8.9

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The interior’s keynote black bespeaks modern dining; the cuisine, modern Chinese with further innovations, confirms the impression. The concept of Chinese-French fusion cuisine adds uniqueness, exemplified by the foie gras sandwiched between two thin, crisp wafers redolent with Shaoxing wine. Use of decompression cooking and liquid nitrogen ensure that ingredients retain all their flavour. Advanced methods give rise to new directions in cuisine.

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Aoi Hotel Kyoto

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 6

Deluxe Room with Tatami Area - 201

Deluxe Room with Tatami Area - 301

Deluxe Room with Tatami Area - 401

Deluxe Room with Tatami Area - 101

Twin Room - 402

Twin Room - 403

Facilities · 16

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