OMO5 Kyoto Gion
Kyoto City, Japan · Star Hotel
OMO5 Kyoto Gion Dog Friendly Review
OMO5 Kyoto Gion holds a disappointing D Roch Rank, which tells you at a glance that this is not a stay built around the dog, though there is genuine substance here for owners who know what they are looking for. The character of the place favours the practical over the pampering, and what it does offer, it offers with a reassuring lack of fuss. You can bring your dog into the lounge, so the two of you need not be confined to the room for every quiet hour, and the presence of green spaces and parks nearby means you are never far from somewhere to stretch your dog's legs after a day exploring the city. For the owner weighing up where to base themselves, these are the headline strengths that lift an otherwise modest offering and make the arrangement workable rather than merely tolerable.
Day to day, the room itself carries a little of the weight the hotel skips elsewhere, with a dog bed already laid out and real food and water bowls provided so you need not pack your own. If your plans call for a few hours out where the dog cannot follow, you may leave your dog alone in the room, a flexibility that plenty of hotels withhold and one that shapes how freely you can move around Kyoto. The pet policy is published openly, so you can read the rules before you commit rather than discovering them at the desk, and there is no damage deposit to find at check-in, which keeps the arithmetic of the booking straightforward. Access beyond the lounge is not extended to the dog, so your shared indoor time is centred there rather than wandering the wider property with your dog in tow.
The restrictions are worth taking seriously before you book, because only some rooms are dog friendly rather than the whole hotel, meaning you must secure one of the eligible rooms rather than assume availability. A weight limit of twenty pounds applies, so this suits smaller dogs and rules out anything more substantial, and you may bring up to two dogs to a qualifying room. Beyond the lounge there is no bar, restaurant or terrace your dog may enter, no garden or dedicated dog space, and none of the extras such as a dog wash, grooming, toys, treats, poop bags or a sitting service that a more dog-led hotel would layer in. This stay suits the owner of one or two small dogs who wants a clean, honest base in Kyoto with the essentials handled and the freedom to head out solo. Owners of larger dogs, or anyone wanting on-site dog facilities and services, should look elsewhere.
Roch Score: 13/77. Meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. This hotel has been evaluated, ranked and reviewed using the Roch Standard, the world’s first dog friendly standard for the hotel industry. We gathered data directly from the hotel and benchmarked it against thousands of other hotels to accurately and fairly derive its rank.
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This hotel was last certified on 16 August 2026.
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Is OMO5 Kyoto Gion dog friendly?
Yes. OMO5 Kyoto Gion meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, our independent assessment of what genuinely dog friendly means, where it holds a Rank D rating. That is earned against a detailed independent assessment, so the welcome is verified rather than assumed.
Is there a pet fee at OMO5 Kyoto Gion?
Yes. OMO5 Kyoto Gion charges a pet fee of ￥5,093（税込）. It is always worth confirming the current pet fee when you book, as charges can change from time to time.
How many dogs can stay per room at OMO5 Kyoto Gion?
Up to 2 dogs are permitted per room at OMO5 Kyoto Gion, which makes it a practical choice for households travelling with more than one dog. It is always worth confirming the details with the hotel when you book.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at OMO5 Kyoto Gion?
Yes. Dogs up to 20 lb are welcome at OMO5 Kyoto Gion. If your dog is heavier than that, it is worth speaking to the hotel before booking to see what can be arranged.
Can I leave my dog alone in the room at OMO5 Kyoto Gion?
Yes. Dogs may be left unattended in the room at OMO5 Kyoto Gion. We would still suggest letting reception know and making sure your dog is calm and settled before you head out, so housekeeping and other guests are never caught by surprise.
Where are dogs allowed in OMO5 Kyoto Gion?
Dogs are welcome in the lounge at OMO5 Kyoto Gion. We would always suggest keeping your dog on a lead and settled in these shared spaces, out of courtesy to other guests.
What amenities does my dog get at OMO5 Kyoto Gion?
OMO5 Kyoto Gion provides a dog bed and food and water bowls for your dog. With these laid on for you, you can travel lighter and leave some of the usual kit at home.
Is OMO5 Kyoto Gion pet-friendly?
OMO5 Kyoto Gion welcomes dogs. We hold no confirmation that it accepts cats or other animals, so check with the hotel before bringing any pet other than a dog. It also meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank D rating.
Are pets allowed at OMO5 Kyoto Gion?
Yes. OMO5 Kyoto Gion allows dogs to stay. Dogs up to 20 lb are accepted. Tell the hotel you are travelling with your dog when you book, so they can prepare the right room for you both.
What is the pet policy at OMO5 Kyoto Gion?
The pet policy at OMO5 Kyoto Gion covers the essentials: a pet fee of ￥5,093（税込） applies, up to 2 dogs per room, a weight limit of 20 lb and dogs welcome in the lounge. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.