Description
Hotel Granvia Kyoto is directly connected to JR Kyoto Station, making it the perfect location for sightseeing in Kyoto and the surrounding area as well as hugely convenient for getting to other parts of Japan quickly.
The hotel provides all the comfort and amenities expected of an urban deluxe hotel and each guest room is neutrally decorated and strikes an ideal balance between contemporary convenience and enriching traditions. The design is elegant Japanese and over a thousand pieces of contemporary artwork can be found throughout the hotel.
The vast choice of restaurants and bars here is phenomenal and the Teppanyaki Restaurant, Gozanbo is highly recommended - everything is prepared before your eyes by the skilled chefs and the backdrop of the mountains makes the experience even more special. Tempura, sushi, bento as well as cuisines from across the globe can all be found here in exquisitely designed settings. The hotel also has an indoor pool and wellness centre for guests seeking relaxation and a retreat.
Accommodation
The 535 tastefully decorated rooms and suites stretch from the 7th to 15th floors of the building, with the top 2 floors housing the Granvia Floor (an executive floor with private lounge). All rooms and suites are comfortably and neutrally furnished throughout and have high speed internet access and DVD/CD players (in Deluxe Room and above).
Childcare
Children are welcome at Hotel Granvia Kyoto where there are triple rooms and spacious family rooms (which can accommodate up to five people comfortably). There are no specific facilities for children but they will enjoy the hotel's lovely indoor swimming pool and babysitting can be arranged on request.
Facilities
The Hotel Granvia Kyoto has an amazing 13 different restaurants and bars and cuisine includes French, Italian, both contemporary and traditional Japanese and Chinese. The Sky Lounge on the 15th floor offers great views across the ancient capital. There is also a 20 metre indoor swimming pool and a wellness and fitness centre (small fee applies).
Activities
Hotel Granvia Kyoto can arrange geisha experiences and Japanese cooking classes for guests who pre book them. The hotel's excellent concierge knows the city inside out and can help plan any activities or excursions.
When to travel
The best and most popular times to visit Kyoto are the climatically stable seasons of spring (March to May) and autumn (late September to November). The highlight of spring is the cherry-blossom season, which usually arrives in Kyoto in early April. Bear in mind, though, that the blossoms are notoriously fickle, blooming any time from late March to mid-April. Autumn is an equally good time to travel, with pleasant temperatures and soothing autumn colours, which usually peak between late October and mid-November. Be warned that Kyoto is crowded with domestic and international tourists during the cherry-blossom and autumn-foliage seasons.
Of course, you can visit Kyoto at any time of year, although the summer, from June to August, can be very hot and humid, and winter can be a little chilly for some people’s taste.
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Location and directions
Kyoto, Japan
Central Kyoto directly linked to the Japan Rail Kyoto Station Building.
How to get there
12 hr International flight to Tokyo and 2hr Shinkansen (bullet train) journey to Kyoto.
