Hotel Review posted by MS. SACHS, Patricia, United States in September 2008
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Traveler Rating:
 3/5
My ratings for this hotel are:
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I recommend this hotel for:
 Budget Travelers
Families
 Couples/Romantics
Seniors
Business
Eco Adventure
Would I stay at this location
again: Probably not
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We were surprised that this hotel was rated so highly. The room was small and a bit shabby (and we were told that we had been upgraded). The service was merely fair. The bright spot was the terrific buffet breakfast each morning with an abundant and tasty assortment of traditional Japanese and Western dishes. The dining room, though, was rather crowded, noisy and lacking in ambiance. This hotel was otherwise fine because of its excellent location for sightseeing, proximity to transportation and because we didn't plan to spend much time inside the hotel. Comparatively speaking, however, it was not what we expected. (Also, the much touted garden at the hotel did not look tended or representative of the beautiful Japanese gardens elsewhere.)
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| Last Westin Miyako Hotel Reviews - 77 Unbiased Traveler Review (s) |
 5/5 Posted by MR. FUJIKI, Robert, Canada in November 2008
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| "People warned us that it was located out of the way but it is directly beside a subway stop, and it has a great shuttle service to the train station and the downtown. It is well situated in the eastern area of Kyoto with several key attractions close by. It has a lovely Japanese garden and is a short walk to the Philosopher's Way. The rooms are very spacious and well appointed in every way. My only criticism of the hotel was the excessive charge for internet service. The breakfast service was excellent, and the staff attentive." |
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 4/5 Posted by MR. Michael, Singapore in October 2008
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| "Hotel was a bit out of the way to most attractions. The free shuttle was good, but it ended too early at 5.45pm so we had to walk back to the hotel from Gion, about 20 minutes with kids. The free use of the pool and gym was a plus." |
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3/5 Posted by MR. ONG, Daniel, Singapore in October 2008
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| "shuttle pickup location was not clear. Needed to call hotel to figure out the pickup location. Hotel looked clean and nice, classy too.
Room was fairly small but clean. Location is not too good, shuttle ride was a bit too far.
A pretty far walk to the shrine and shopping area. Need to take the subway. And from Kyoto station is not straight forward, requiring to switch lines." |
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5/5 Posted by MR. ONG, Daniel, Singapore in October 2008
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| "Nice rooms, beautiful location and service. Lakeside and near to the cable car ride and ferry service.
Except for lack of shuttle to the moto-hakone to have cheaper options to dinner. Stuck in hotel and pricey restaurant prices and so-so buffet dinner.
Free shuttle from Odawara Station is very good." |
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5/5 Posted by MR. GALLOWAY, Malcolm, United Kingdom in September 2008
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| "Great hotel, don't be put off by the outward appearance, which is a little bland, the inside makes up for it. Warm friendly staff and great rooms. Would recommend." |
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