KYOTO GRANBELL HOTEL, Kyoto

Kyoto Granbell Hotel - A modern Higashiyama district hotel with Japanese garden views and public bath

Located in the prime touristic area of Higashiyama, this 4-star Kyoto hotel combines modern architecture with traditional Japanese design elements across its 105 air-conditioned rooms. Kyoto Granbell Hotel features the Komorebi public bath overlooking an inner Japanese garden, while Bar Konjiki showcases gold-leaf decor and traditional wooden designs. The restaurant Takedokoro serves Japanese and Western-style buffet breakfast, complemented by a common lounge with large sofas and complimentary coffee. Each guestroom includes premium bedding, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, refrigerator, and a private bathroom with electronic bidet and free toiletries. Business amenities encompass a business center, 24-hour front desk, and complimentary newspapers. The Granbell's location places guests within an 8-minute walk to Yasaka Shrine in Gion district, 0.5 miles from Maruyama Park, and 0.5 miles from Kennin-ji Temple.

Pros

Inner Japanese garden provides natural scenery from the public bath

Gold-leaf decorated bar with traditional wooden design elements

Soundproof walls in select rooms ensure quiet rest

Convenient access to six temples and shrines within 1 mile radius

Cons

31 mile distance from Osaka Itami Airport

Limited parking with only bicycle spaces available