NODE HOTEL, Kyoto

Node Hotel - A contemporary art-focused boutique hotel with gallery space and farm-to-table dining

Located 1640.4 ft from both Shijo and Karasuma stations, this 4-star Kyoto hotel features 25 rooms with laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. The Node Hotel's minimalist interiors showcase a monotone palette of cool greys, from walls and ceilings to rugs and bedding. A first-floor gallery space hosts regular exhibitions and opening events, displaying works from internationally acclaimed artists. The restaurant serves locally-sourced farm-to-table breakfast featuring Kyoto products, while dinner offers Western-inspired dishes with Asian ingredients. Guest amenities include a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, luggage storage, and in-room safes. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The ground floor functions as the social hub, offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, daytime coffee service and evening cocktails.

Pros

Curated art collection featuring works by renowned artists like Barry McGee and Hiroshi Sugimoto

Gallery space hosts regular exhibitions and cultural events

Farm-to-table dining emphasizing local Kyoto ingredients

Thoughtfully designed rooms with custom furniture and original artwork

Cons

No on-site parking facilities

No in-room televisions by design