Exterior
The hotel is a brown modern-looking building. It looks small from the outside but is actually quite spacious. Due to laws for scenic reserve in the old town, buildings cannot be over a certain height, so the hotel built two floors underground to make for more rooms above the ground level.General
By a major national chain, it is a beautiful Japanese style hotel with a brilliant touch.
The hotel is suitable for travelers who would like to enjoy Japanese traditional ambience inside and outside their accommodation, while modern facilities are within reach. Lobby
The lobby is on the underground floor, after going down from the main entrance. A beautiful view of a Japanese garden and waterfall makes for a very peaceful setting. The lounge and restaurants are on the same floor.Location
The hotel is located in the city-centre of Kyoto, just behind Nishi-Honganji (temple). It is five minutes by car or 10 minutes by bus from Kyoto station. All major tourist attractions of Kyoto are accessible by walk or by public transportation easily. The nearest metro station, GOJO is less than 10 minutes walking distance. A stroll around the hotel could make people feel like being in the Japanese good old days, as there are some traditional style buildings in the area.Restaurant
There are three restaurants and one bar available in the hotel. The main dining opens throughout a day and provides buffet breakfast to French and Japanese course meals for lunch and dinner. There is a bar counter and lounge adjacent to the restaurant. The Japanese restaurant is a branch of established restaurant that has almost 80 years history and is known for local traditional cuisine of Kyoto. In the space surrounded by Shoji (Japanese traditional sliding door)-like partitions and flames, finely presented authentic meal of Kyoto is delight for any guests. The Chinese restaurant serves mainly Shanghai cuisine plates.Rooms
The hotel boasts some of the most spacious rooms in the city. The color scheme of creamy white and wood brown creates comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Although all facilities are modern after the recent renovation, colors and pattern of fabric, grid of windows, sliding sunshade door and lighting inspire ancient Japanese interior. All amenities expected for a four star hotel are provided. Bathrooms are clean and spacious.
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Location
Local Details
- 80 kms to the airport (osaka-kansai)
- 35 kms to the airport (osaka-itami airport)
- 7 minute walk to the nearest metro station (gojo)
- 1 km to the nearest station (kyoto)
- 3 minute walk to the nearest bus stop
- 8 km to the nearest fair site (kyoto intl conference hall)