Hotels Asia Japan Kyoto

This exclusive hotel enjoys a spectacular setting in the heart of Kyoto only a 20-minute walk from the Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijo-jo Castle. Visitors might also explore the Heian Jingu Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera Temple, both just a short metro ride away, while comic book aficionados might visit the Kyoto International Manga Museum, only five minutes walk from the hotel.||The hotel boasts a modern, western design reflecting Kyotos sister-city status with Edinburgh, and the guest rooms feature a contemporary decor with rich, soothing colours, and wide range of helpful amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests can lounge in the chic, British-style cafe bar and choose from the elegant French restaurant and the traditional Japanese restaurant. The hotel also has an onsite spa, a chapel for weddings, and three onsite banquet and meeting rooms, all for an exciting sightseeing holiday or high-powered business trip in Kyoto. Other Hotel Information : Year of construction : 2007, Total number of rooms : 327, Single rooms : 96, Double rooms : 230, Junior suites : 1, Disability-friendly rooms : 1, Connecting rooms, NO Connecting rooms Other amenities/ services: Wheelchair-accessible, YES Wheelchair-accessible, Disability-friendly bathroom, NO Disability-friendly bathroom, Double bed, Bathroom, Shower, Bathtub, Wi-fi, Safe, Centrally regulated air conditioning, Individually adjustable air conditioning, Direct dial telephone, Radio, Desk, Tea and coffee making facilities, Mini fridge, Air conditioning in public areas, 24-hour reception, Hotel safe, Lift access, Wired Internet, Laundry service, YES Car park, NO Garage, Small pets allowed (under 5 kg), NO Small pets allowed (under 5 kg), Large pets allowed (over 5 kg), NO Large pets allowed (over 5 kg), Cafe, Restaurant, Business centre

There are over 1,700 Buddhist temples, 300 Shinto shrines, palaces and gardens, and some of Japan s top museums and galleries located in this city. Any guest will enjoy the combination of the new and old, which this city has to offer, and by staying at a ryokan gives the extra special atmosphere that Kyoto has to offer. (1009 yy) The rooms are Japanese style rooms only, with no beds. By day, the rooms are furnished with a low table and zabuton floor cushions on Japanese straw tatami mats. There is also a sitting area with two armchairs and a coffee table. By night, the room is transformed with Japanese futons to a sleeping area.All accommodation includes Japanese dinner and breakfast. The lobby is small size with some seating area overlooking a beautiful bamboo grove. There are two Japanese traditional buildings with a bamboo grove. Dinners are served privately in the guest rooms from 17 30 to 19 30. The same for breakfast, served from 07 30 to 09 00.The latest check in time is 19 30 to be sure to have dinner.

Hiragiya takes the name from hiragi the name of the holly leaf, hotel trademark throughout the inn and was established in 1818, gaining a trust worthy reputations as one of the most beloved Japan s inns or ryokan. During the time it has represented a special place for the imperial family, famous writers, politicians and artists. The Nobel Prize winning novelist Yasunari Kabawata described the inn as `´sense of tranquility that belonged to the old Japan´`.Rooms have been designed taking in consideration the modern concepts and the traditional architectural Japanese style with its own special motif. Some of the 28 rooms feature lacquered bathrooms, other in marble and other in tile. Painting folding screens are done in gold leaf, others have ink paintings on handmade paper in Zen style. Wooden beans, reed ceilings are to be found in all the rooms. All have tatami mats, papered shoji windows and sliding fusuma doors, the best description of traditional Japanese style.

The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto is a stylish 5-star hotel offering elegant accommodation in the heart of Kyoto. Highlights include an indoor swimming pool, a spa and an excellent location overlooking the Kamogawa River and Higashiyama mountains. The hotel is housed in a mid-rise building with contemporary Japanese architecture. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a spa and a sauna. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the premises. Deluxe rooms are 45-62sqm, elegant and stylish featuring contemporary Japanese decor. Amenities include air-conditioning, satellite TV, a Blu-Ray player, tea and coffee equipment, a mini-bar, a safe, a work desk and an en-suite bathroom. La Locanda offers Italian cuisine in a relaxed and ambient setting. Mizuki serves Japanese cuisine in an authentic setting. Guests can also enjoy a range of drinks at the social Lobby Lounge. A buffet breakfast is provided every morning. The hotel provides 24-hour reception and room service. Chargeable parking is possible onsite. Other amenities/ services Ironing amenities (on request), Steam room, Babysitting available, Concierge, Parking - onsite, Restaurant(s), Free Wi-Fi (public areas), Air Conditioned (public areas), Security safe (at reception), Business Centre, Laundry Service, Room Service, Tea & Coffee Equipment, Computer/FAX Hookups, Radio, Free Wi-Fi, Direct-dial telephone, Balcony/Terrace, Security Safe (Room), High-speed internet, Work desk, Flat-screen TV, Ironing Facilities