MERCURE KYOTO STATION, Kyoto

Mercure Kyoto Station - A 4-star Kyoto hotel with Heian-inspired design, buffet dining, and central location

Located 1968.5 ft from Kyoto Station, this contemporary Kyoto hotel features 225 air-conditioned rooms adorned with designs inspired by the aristocratic Heian era. Mercure Kyoto Station, the first Mercure property in the Kansai region, provides rooms equipped with Simmons mattresses, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, safes, and private bathrooms with bidets and branded amenities. The main lobby showcases an origami kemari installation crafted from handmade Japanese paper alongside a decorative wall of blown glass spheres. A buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM, while the bar offers coffee, tea, and alcoholic beverages. The Mercure maintains a 24-hour front desk with luggage storage and currency exchange services. Situated within walking distance of World Heritage site Nishi Honganji (0.5 miles), the property stands 1 mile from Karasuma and 1 mile from Kyoto Railway Museum.

Pros

Main lobby features unique artistic installations including handmade paper origami and blown glass spheres

Rooms equipped with premium Simmons mattresses

Located within 0.5 miles of multiple dining options including Kyo Gochiso Ishimaru and Ichishun

Comprehensive safety features including carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and first aid kits

Cons

26.5 miles distance from the nearest airport

1 mile from Nishiki Market Shopping District