This is one of those hotels that you remember forever. It's got that "secret gem" feel about it - It's not a conspicuous spot, though it's fantastically situated in Gion. You have to ring the bell to get in, and from then on you're treated to impeccable hospitality. As one of the other reviewers noted, the recommendations from the staff... more

Hotel Mume is a really good hotel. My wife and I stayed in the Butterfly Room. The hotel was really very well put together. On the outside its just a little building with a read door. On the inside, its very well designed with interesting oriental furniture. The breakfast room overlooks a little stream just behind the hotel. Breakfast was... more

We stayed in the Wind room for three nights and found it to be a true delight. We had a quaint view of the canal and the room was a very comfortable size. The attentive staff went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and well taken care of. The breakfast was amazing and this small 7-room hotel... more

When we stepped in Hotel Mume and being welcomed by the hotel staff, we just feel this new hotel has a "heart". The hotel is very detailed and everything is a nice surprise to us. You just wondered why they do so much for a 7-room property. There is even a Sony laptop in the room, Bose audio in the... more