HOTEL ALZA KYOTO, Kyoto

Hotel Alza Kyoto - A riverside luxury hotel with traditional Japanese art and Kamo River views

Located at the corner of the historic Gion district, this 5-star Kyoto hotel features 21 individually furnished rooms overlooking the Kamo River and traditional machiya townhouses. Hotel Alza's lobby and guest rooms showcase Edo period paintings and valuable Japanese artifacts, including works by Kyoto-born artist Ito Jyakuchu. Each air-conditioned accommodation comes with premium bedding, pillow menus, flat-screen TVs, and refrigerators. Private bathrooms include spa baths, bathroom TVs, and high-tech toilets. The property maintains multilingual staff fluent in English, Chinese, Korean, Nepali, and Hindi. Alza stands 0.5 miles from Kahitsukan-Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art and offers convenient access to Sanjo Keihan Station (5-minute walk) and Karasuma Station (20-minute walk).

Pros

Staff speaks five different languages

Each bathroom features a spa bath and high-tech amenities

Edo period paintings and Japanese artifacts displayed throughout

Direct views of seasonal cherry blossoms and kawadoko riverside dining

Cons

31 mile distance from Itami Airport

Limited room count of 21 units