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Reviews of Marufukuro 5 stars

600-8126 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Kagiya cho 342, Japan

#11 of 664 hotels in Kyoto

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Review score

Based on 113 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.9

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  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    10
    highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Balcony King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was great

    We have really enjoyed staying here. Outstanding experience. Small, but very cozy. Great attention to all the details. Not only for Nintendo fans, but in general a great taste of an japanese art deco era. They have complimentary very good selection of drinks. Nice breakfast. And the most importantly, the outstanding welcoming, charmfull and helpful staff. Also all stuff speaks fluently english.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room with Lounge Access - designed by Tadao Ando
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely everything. The library, the restaurant, the rooms. It was THE best hotel I ever had the pleasure of staying.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    10
    Best place to stay in Kyoto!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Balcony King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like that it didn't have an elevator.

    The hotel was extremely amazing and the location is the perfect distance to any Kyoto attractions. The front desk staff are so courteous, informative, and very professional. Lastly the Japanese breakfast was outstanding! Thank you all for the perfect stay!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    10
    I must to say the hotel staff are very polite and helpful. After I check out, I lost my wallet in taxi, one of the hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I really enjoyed the hotel atmosphere. The hotel was the Japanese company. Nowadays it renovated as a unique and historical hotel. I hope I can come back again one day.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    none

    a wonderful place with wonderful vib and wines, foods ...... sure will come again.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room with Lounge Access - designed by Tadao Ando
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great reception personnel, A combination of historic and modern in the interior, rooms are large and confortable. Perfect hotel.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    10
    11/10 staff, hotel, and restaurant. Without question, the best hotel experience we've ever had!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 5 nights

    11/10 staff, hotel, and restaurant. Without question, the best hotel experience we've ever had!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2024

    10
    One of the best hotels I have ever stayed in, in the world & the best I stayed in, in Japan.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard King Room with Lounge Access - designed by Tadao Ando
    • Stayed 6 nights

    There is nothing we did not like about this place and con not talk highly enough about it. We are exited to stay here again on future visits to Japan.

    Marufukuro was by far my favourite accommodation in Japan from its location, closeness to transport options and attractions, hotel vibe, the way it has been decorated, staff, facilities, breakfast, bars & guest experiences. We met so many friendly interesting people staying there which just added to our great experience. We will definately be back to stay here.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Lounge Access - designed by Tadao Ando
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Truly an exceptional property, in every way. Friendly, helpful and courteous staff. Luxury ambience and amenities. The property has lots of character and lovely design elements. Surely one of the best boutique hotels I have stayed in, ever in my life! Felt sad when it was time to check out 😊.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2024

    10
    A high end hotel with some nice Nintendo history attached, a very classy stay in Kyoto.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room with Lounge Access - designed by Tadao Ando
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Large, luxurious rooms and bathrooms, and attentive staff. We went to simultaneously have a very luxurious experience while taking part in a bit of Nintendo history. It checked all the boxes.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast is somewhat limited as there are two set menus.

    Exceptional level of service. Also the list of available complementary things is exhausting. Expensive? Yes. Still good cost / quality ratio? Definitely yes.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    9.0
    Exceptional hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room with Lounge Access - designed by Tadao Ando
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The history is well preserved in the building. We love the hotel location at the quieter part of Kyoto while easily accessible to the Keihan line. The service and care we received was outstanding.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    10
    Design, comfort and customer service excellence
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard King Room with Lounge Access - designed by Tadao Ando
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything, the design the comfort but most of all the staff. They were exceptional, recently stayed at Claridges in London, they are on the same level!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    10
    Japanese hospitality at its best!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Frankly, I couldn't fault anything

    Best stay experience ever! The staff took care of us so well, Japanese hospitality at it's best. Frankly, we have stayed at way more expensive hotels, but nothing came close to how we felt here. Top thinks to like about, 1) Great place with close proximity to Kamo river and pretty much everything interesting in Kyoto 2) Rooms are good sized and immaculate 3) Staff are well trained, speak English and well trained 4) Food, especially breakfast was absolute best! Please have it, especially Japanese one. 5) Nintendo library and make yourself a drink or a cocktail is mesmerising 6) Snacks and drinks if you feel peckish, pretty much anytime.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room with Lounge Access - designed by Tadao Ando
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the outstanding breakfast in the morning… Traditional Japanese.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    9.0
    great location, staff and especially breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Balcony King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    only minus- for the price the breakfast should be included.

    allround great stay, staff was super helpful and the provided bikes made it easy to explore kyoto.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    10
    Will come again and again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room with Lounge Access - designed by Tadao Ando
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No

    Every details n service all the best!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    10
    Spectacular
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room with Lounge Access - designed by Tadao Ando
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Great design, free minibar and late night snacks. Got upgraded to a suite room with just $100 and the suite room had everything!! It was so spacious and had washer/dryer so we could do laundry

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The service, and the staff were amazing. The hotel is so gorgeous. It was the best hotel I've ever stayed in.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    10
    Everything is wonderful! The people, the service, the place, the atmosphere! It will be my “must stay” place in Kyoto fr
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Balcony King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is wonderful! The people, the service, the place, the atmosphere!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    I love this place so much. I will be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room with Lounge Access - designed by Tadao Ando
    • Stayed 2 nights

    That I couldn't stay longer! I have zero negative things to say. I loved this hotel.

    I picked this hotel for its historical context and proximity to nearby neighborhoods and landmarks of interest. I didn't expect to get a whiteglove treatment and such hands-on care.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    Wish I could stay for longer. Will definitely make a return trip, and recommend it to all my friends and family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Hospitality and service were impeccable, the staff were also perfectly versed in English and were extremely helpful in every way. The space is beautifully designed, and the amenities are abundant.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    10
    One of the best hotels you could hope to stay in.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. It was exceptional.

    This is one of the most wonderful hotels I have ever stayed at. The staff are wonderful, the building is beautiful and the rooms very well appointed. The extras like a lovely cold beer when you arrive and evening snacks are great. The whisky bar is a nice touch. The breakfast is just utterly incredible. I would love to stay here again. Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay ❤️

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room with Lounge Access - Former Nintendo Headquarter
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best mini bar and lounge snacks ever. Very friendly staff. They have a Chinese speaking staff too. love the details in the design inspired Nintendo elements and history. Close to subway and Kamo River for a quiet late night walk. Very pleasant stay overall.

    Stayed in May 2024

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