ANA CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL KYOTO BY IHG, Kyoto

Ana Crowne Plaza Hotel Kyoto By Ihg - A UNESCO castle-front hotel with indoor pool, 6 restaurants, and traditional Japanese gardens

Located directly in front of the UNESCO World Heritage Nijo-Castle, Ana Crowne Plaza Hotel Kyoto features 291 rooms equipped with high-speed internet, VOD, and climate control systems. The property includes 6 specialty restaurants serving Japanese, Szechwan, French, Teppanyaki, and Tempura cuisine prepared by expert chefs. A lobby bar overlooks a traditional Japanese garden with waterfalls, while guests have access to an indoor pool and health club. Business travelers benefit from a staffed business center and meeting spaces accommodating up to 700 attendees. Rooms facing the castle offer illuminated night views, with both traditional Kyoto-style and modern renovated accommodations available. This centrally positioned Kyoto hotel stands less than a quarter mile from the International Manga Museum and a 10-minute walk from the Imperial Palace. Nijojo-mae Subway Station is one minute away, with a direct shuttle service running to JR Kyoto Station.

Pros

Traditional Japanese garden with waterfall views from the lobby bar

Castle-view rooms available with night illumination views

Free shuttle service to JR Kyoto Station

Easy access to Gion district for potential geisha sightings

Cons

31 mile distance from Itami Airport

Indoor pool access requires additional fee