LA VIOLA, Kyoto

La Viola - A boutique Kyoto hotel with designer rooms and 24-hour craft beer lounge

Located in Shimogyo-ku, this 2-star property features 12 uniquely designed modern rooms, each styled as a distinct furniture showroom. The air-conditioned accommodations include flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, soundproofed walls, dedicated smartphones, and executive lounge access. La Viola's 24-hour bar lounge serves four varieties of craft beer, Häagen-Dazs ice cream, and light meals from local and international cuisine. Guest amenities include ELLE spa products, holistic cure hairdryers, and beauty equipment rental services. A terrace provides outdoor seating space. The Kyoto hotel sits 6 minutes on foot from Omiya Station, with the Omiya-Matsubara bus stop directly in front. Seven-Eleven and Family Mart are within 5 minutes' walk, while a 24-hour supermarket and Daiso store are 7 minutes away.

Pros

Four complimentary craft beers available 24/7 in the lounge

Specialized beauty equipment available for rent, including facial rollers and curling irons

USB-powered makeup mirrors and multi-way device chargers in rooms

Fresh bakery items from local Maruki Bakery served for breakfast

Cons

31 mile from Itami airport

1 mile from major attractions like Nishiki Market