Charming. Elegant. Great views. Situated right along the gentle streams of Katsura River and boasting a beautiful Japanese garden, Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto offers the perfect getaway for travellers seeking peace and quiet. This upscale accommodation is located just a 15-minute stroll from JR Saga Arashiyama Station and a 3-minute stroll from Tenryuji Temple, which is registered as a UNESCO world heritage site. Each room is furnished with a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle, a refrigerator and a seating area with a sofa. All rooms include a private bathroom equipped with a bath, a shower and free toiletries. Slippers and bathrobes are also available for your comfort. Guests can relax at the spa, purchase souvenirs at the gift shop, or soak in the private open-air bath with an advance reservation. Room service, 24-hour front desk and a concierge service are also available on site. A fusion of Japanese kaiseki (traditional multi-course) meal and French cuisine are served for breakfast, lunch and dinner at the on-site restaurant, Kyo Suiran. Tea and coffee can be enjoyed at Cafe Hassui, between 11:00 and 17:00. The symbolic Togetsukyo Bridge is located a 5-minute walk away, while the renowned Arashiyama Bamboo Grove can be found within a 10-minute walking distance. With a reservation, guests can take a rickshaw ride through the surrounding areas.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Popular among couples. Located in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Arashiama Bamboo Grove, MUNI KYOTO by Onko Chishin provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a mountain view. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At MUNI KYOTO by Onko Chishin every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. A continental, American or Asian breakfast is available daily at the property. Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple is 3 km from the accommodation, while Katsura Imperial Villa is 5.2 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 49 km from MUNI KYOTO by Onko Chishin.Show full description
Hip. Relaxing atmosphere. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Conveniently located a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station, The GrandWest Arashiyama offers spacious accommodation in Kyoto. Open from September 2017, the property is a 10-minute walk from Togetsu-kyo Bridge. The accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV. A fridge, kettle are available. Some units have a kitchen, fitted with a microwave and stovetop. And We also offer complimentary coffee.tea.water and so on at lobby.Please feel free to enjoy that. Katsura Imperial Villa is a 15-minute drive away, while Tenryu-ji Temple is 15 minutes on foot from The GrandWest Arashiyama. Matsuo-taisha shrine is a 15-minute stroll, and JR Kyoto Station is 30 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, a 60-minute drive from the property. Kansai International Airport is 90 minutes by car.Show full description
Perhaps this is the coolest apartment hotel in Kyoto.
Luxury Hotel.Opened February 2022. Conveniently set in the Nishikyo Ward district of Kyoto, Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort is located 1.6 km from Arashiama Bamboo Grove, 3.7 km from Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple and 4.5 km from Katsura Imperial Villa. With a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Private parking is available on site. The units in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Guest rooms in Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Spa and wellness facilities including a sauna and a hot spring bath are at guests' disposal during their stay at Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort. Speaking both English and Japanese, staff at the reception can help you plan your stay. Nijo Castle is 7.7 km from the hotel, while Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 8.2 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Cosy rooms. Great value. Popular among couples. Well situated in the Ukyo Ward district of Kyoto, Homm Stay Nagi Arashiyama Kyoto By Banyan Group is located 2.8 km from Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, 6.3 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and 6.3 km from Katsura Imperial Villa. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.2 km from Arashiama Bamboo Grove. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Homm Stay Nagi Arashiyama Kyoto By Banyan Group offers certain units with city views, and all rooms are fitted with a kettle. At the accommodation all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Kinkaku-ji Temple is 6.3 km from Homm Stay Nagi Arashiyama Kyoto By Banyan Group, while Nijo Castle is 6.4 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 50 km from the hotel.Show full description
Renovated in 2014, Hotel Binario Saga Arashiyama offers a restaurant, a café and a public bath. JR Sagaarashiyama Train Station and Torokko Saga Station is just a minutes’ walk away. Free WiFi is accessible at all areas. Each room is air conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and a seating area. An electric kettle and a refrigerator are also provided. Western rooms feature private bathroom facilities, while Japanese-style rooms only come with a toilet. All rooms come with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Hotel Binario Saga offers a luggage storage service, a shared lounge and a gift shop. Other facilities provided at the property include vending machines and a snack bar. Free parking is also available on site. Nouvelle Japonaise Arashiyama serves a fusion of Japanese and Western dishes, all featuring fresh seasonal produces. At Café Tutti, guests can enjoy a cup of coffee with a book or a magazine. Japanese-style set breakfast is available in the dining area between 07:00 and 08:30 daily. A kid's menu for breakfast and dinner can be arranged upon prior request at an additional cost. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Tenryuji Temple and Bamboo Street, while Togetsukyo is a 12-minute walk away. The golden pavilion of Kinkakuji Temple can be accessed in 30 minutes via bus and train.Show full description
Highly elegant. Only 5 minutes from JR Saga Arashiyama Station with the free shuttle, Sun Members Kyoto Saga offers Western rooms, free WiFi in all guest rooms and the lobby, and a restaurant. Guests can rent a bicycle at an extra charge to explore the popular Arashiyama area. Facilities at Sun Members Kyoto Saga include a drinks vending machine and a souvenir shop, as well as a laundry facility. Private parking is available on site at an additional cost. Staff on site are dressed in kimono. Traditional Japanese-style decor are featured on site. Carpeted rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a refrigerator, phone, a flat-screen LCD TV and a seating area. A minibar, yukata robes, bath amenities, a mirror and toiletries are provided, while an air cleaner/humidifier can be borrowed. Rooms come with a high-tech toilet for guests' convenience, and slippers are provided. Hotel Sun Members is a 15-minute walk from JR Saga Arashiyama Station, while Togetsu Bridge is around 10 minutes by public bus, and Hanazono Station is a 15-minute bus ride. Tenryu-ji Temple is a 7-minute drive, while Ninna-ji and Ryo-anji temples are a 10-minute drive. Kinkaku-ji Temple and Nijo Castle are both a 15-minute drive, while Kamo Shrine is a 20-minute drive. Restaurant Saga serves Japanese dishes for breakfast and dinner.Show full description
Located a 10-minute taxi ride away from JR Kyoto Katsuragawa Station, ManyonoyuHotelKyotoEminence comes with a hot-spring facility, which is free of charge for guests. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant or enjoy bowling at an additional charge. Free parking space is available on site and WiFi access is provided in public areas. You will also find luggage storage space at the property. Guests may enjoy a stroll at the Rakusaichikurin Park, which is a 5-minute drive away from the property. Nearby historical sites include the Oharano Shrine and Komyoji Temple, which are around 10-minutes by car, and the Yoshimine Temple, which is 20-minutes by car. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 29 km from ManyonoyuHotelKyotoEminence. All rooms are air conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV. Rooms include a private bathroom with a bath, shower and free toiletries. In addition, all rooms include a sitting area and a mountain view from the property. Guests may have breakfast, lunch or dinner at the hotel restaurant or snack at the lounge. Alternatively, guests may find several other restaurants at the Rakusai Takashimaya Department Store, which is an 8-minute walk away.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Great value. Comfortable beds. Situated in Kyoto, 2 km from Nijo Castle, Floral Green Maple House provides free WiFi and city views. The accommodation features a hot tub. Every unit has a private bathroom and bath, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a microwave. Some units also have a kitchenette equipped with a fridge. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 2.8 km from the aparthotel. Itami Airport is 36 km away.Show full description
Resort.Opened April 2021. Set in Kyoto, 1.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple, ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the various facilities are a shared lounge, a terrace, as well as a bar. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna and hot spring bath. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the resort. At ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts you will find a restaurant serving French cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 2.3 km from ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts, while Nijo Castle is 4.3 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 50 km from the resort.Show full description
Comfortable beds.Opened May 2021. Moxy Kyoto features a fitness centre, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kyoto. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is 1 km from Nijo Castle, and within less than 1 km of the city centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Moxy Kyoto each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Guests at Moxy Kyoto will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kyoto, like cycling. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 1.8 km from the hotel, while Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is Itami, 45 km from Moxy Kyoto, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Opened October 2022. Ideally located in the centre of Kyoto, La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo offers buffet breakfast and free WiFi. This 4-star hotel offers a restaurant. The property is non-smoking and is set 400 metres from Nijo Castle. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Languages spoken at the reception include English, French, Japanese and Korean. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 2.1 km from the accommodation, while Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 2.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Opened August 2022. In a prime location in the centre of Kyoto, Kyoto Umekoij Kadensho is within 1.8 km of Kyoto Station and 1.9 km of TKP Garden City Kyoto. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar. Private parking is available on site. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with a bidet. A buffet, American or Asian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At Kyoto Umekoij Kadensho guests are welcome to take advantage of a sauna and a hot spring bath. Staff at the accommodation are always available to provide guidance at the reception. Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 2.9 km from Kyoto Umekoij Kadensho, while Sanjusangen-do Temple is 3 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 43 km from the hotel.Show full description
Opened January 2021. Ideally situated in Kyoto, The Royal Park Canvas - Kyoto Nijo features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge. All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a shared bathroom. Guests can make use of a bar. All units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. The private bathroom is fitted with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet, continental or American breakfast is available each morning at the property. You can play table tennis at this 4-star hotel. Speaking English and Japanese at the reception, staff are ready to help around the clock. Nijo Castle is less than 1 km from The Royal Park Canvas - Kyoto Nijo, while Kyoto International Manga Museum is 1.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Romantic. Unique. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Open from December 2018, MOGANA is situated in Kyoto and features a garden and free WiFi. This hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Set in the Nakagyo Ward district, the hotel is within 800 metres of Kyoto International Manga Museum. Nijojo-Mae Station is a 5-minute walk, Karasuma Oike Station is an 8-minute walk and Kyoto Station is a 14-minute train ride away. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. With a private bathroom fitted with a bath and free toiletries, certain units at MOGANA also feature a terrace. The units have a wardrobe. An American breakfast is available each morning at the property. Nijo Castle is 1.2 km from the accommodation, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 2.2 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from the property.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most well designed, romantic and unique luxury hotel in the area. WOW!
Beautiful. Cool. Great location. Just a 12-minute walk from Kyoto Station, hotel kanra kyoto is an entirely non-smoking hotel, offering spacious rooms and a mix of traditional Japanese, modern and Western decor. All guest rooms feature free WiFi access and Japanese tatami (woven-straw) flooring. Rooms feature a Japanese-style seating area and traditional Kyoto Kiyomizu-yaki ceramics. There is a wash basin, and the en suite bathroom comes with a wooden bathtub and free toiletries. The 24-hour front desk provides concierge services and free luggage storage. There is a drinks vending machine on site and bicycles can be rented for an additional fee. The hotel offers Teppanyaki and Italian cuisine, and a cafe featuring local seasonal ingredients. Japanese-style and Western set menus are offered for breakfast. Nishiki Market is 14-minutes away via train and walk, while the Gion area, Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Nijo Temple are all within a 15-minute drive. Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine is 7-minutes from Kyoto Station via train and walk. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, a 50-minute drive away from the property.Show full description
Historic property. Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Popular among couples. Open from November 2018, located near Gion district and featuring a Japanese garden, SOWAKA offers rooms in Kyoto. The renovated main building features traditional Kyoto-style decoration for guests to enjoy. Free WiFi is provided throughout the building. At the hotel, all air conditioned rooms come with an electric kettle, minibar, fridge and wardrobe. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with extras including a hairdryer, bathrobe and nightwear. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can help with information about the area. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1 km away and Heian Shrine is 1.6 km from the hotel. Itami Airport is 39 km from the property.Show full description
SOWAKA is a luxury hotel that blends traditional Japanese architecture with modern comfort. It provides a unique experience with its beautifully renovated historic building and serene Japanese garden.
Delightful property. Cool. Comfortable beds. Boasting a garden, a restaurant as well as a bar, GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO is situated in the centre of Kyoto, 400 metres from Gion Shijo Station. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.3 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO rooms come with a seating area. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or Full English/Irish options. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Kyoto International Manga Museum and Shoren-in Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO.Show full description
I rate this as the most BEAUTIFUL luxury hotel in the area. It also has super comfortable beds.
Luxury Hotel.Opened October 2020. Featuring 5-star accommodation, Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto - Banyan Group is situated in Kyoto, 1.1 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 700 metres from the city centre and less than 1 km from Nijo Castle. An American breakfast is available each morning at the hotel. Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 2.8 km from Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto - Banyan Group, while Gion Shijo Station is 3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Rooftop bar. Great value. Just 5 minutes from Kyoto Station on the free shuttle, Kyoto Tokyu Hotel features 3 restaurants, a bar and a fitness gym. The modern rooms have Tempur comfort pillows and a satellite LCD TV. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. You can kick back with a drink from the minibar or have a hot soak in the private bath. All rooms are air-conditioned and include a fridge and an electric kettle. Guests are entitled to complimentary access to the on-site fitness centre. All guest rooms are non-smoking, while there is a designated smoking area on site. World Heritage site Nishi Honganji Temple is just a 5-minute walk away. The Gion area and Kiyomizu-dera Temple are a 15 minute taxi ride. Guests can stay in shape by exercising in the fitness gym, or they can enjoy drinks at The Terrace in the waterfall courtyard. The concierge and 24-hour front desk will assist your needs and requests. Open for all meals, the newly renovated All Day Dining KAZAHANA serves Western and Japanese dishes. Tankuma Kitamise features local Kyoto cuisine while Chinese cuisine is available at Star Hill. Room service is also available.Show full description
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