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Hotel Granvia Kyoto

4.5 star property

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe
Non Smoking, 1 King Bed, Superior Room
Family Room, Non Smoking
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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JR Kyoto Station, Karasuma Chuo-guchi, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8216
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Station Building
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

Smoking, 2 Twin Beds, Semi-Suite with Club Lounge Access

  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Non Smoking, 1 King Bed, Granvia Deluxe Room with Club Lounge Access

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Non Smoking, 1 King Bed, Semi-Suite with Club Lounge Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Non Smoking, 2 Twin Beds, Superior

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(99 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Non Smoking, 1 King Bed, Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Beds

Non Smoking, 2 Twin Beds, Granvia Deluxe Room with Club Lounge Access

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Smoking, 2 Twin Beds, Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Non Smoking, 2 Twin Beds, Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(118 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Room Selected at Check-In

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Non Smoking, 1 Queen Bed, No View, Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Kyoto

You'll be centrally located in Kyoto with a stay at Hotel Granvia Kyoto, just steps from Kyoto Tower. .This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Lake Biwa.

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Tower - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kyoto Station Building - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Higashi Honganji Temple - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Umekoji Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 1 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 10 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪味味香 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪イノダコーヒ - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto offers 541 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club.

Make yourself at home in one of the 541 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at Grand Jour or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Grand Jour - This café serves light fare only.
Orbite - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Cotociel - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.
Le Temps - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Ukihashi - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (JPY 2,000 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 5,000 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cotociel
  • Grand Jour
  • Le Temps
  • Orbite
  • Ukihashi

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 15 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1997
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Breakfast is not included in the breakfast rates for children ages 0-6, and can be requested onsite for the listed child breakfast fee.
Room names indicate varying check-in and check-out times, which override posted check-in and check-out hours.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 5000 per person
  • Self parking fee: JPY 2000 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Facilities fee: JPY 1100 per person, per day and includes use of: swimming pool; fitness facilities

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Hotel Granvia Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1378 out of 1819 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1819 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1819 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1819 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1819 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, the beds were to hard, that was the only problem
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoshinobu

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

PAULA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Laundry instructions were difficult to understand. Some other inconsiderate traveler had clothes in two of the three machines and was VERY slow to clear them out.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michihiro

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything good.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joon Leng

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lap Hung

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaofang

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, polite staff, convenient to many places!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helped with your luggage Location convenient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kwok Wai Danny

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

soltan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place if you want to use the train to all over kyoto
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room is clean. Love the choices of breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lusine

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Concierge staff is always helpful. The Buffett is also great with great variety and quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miwa

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roseanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly & professional staffs. My bathroom sink did not drain well. I only stayed 4 nights so I didnt call to have it fixed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuelie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good services and clean room. Breakfasts were very good. The only suggestion is that staff should assign room closer to elevator for senior people. Our room was 1036 which is far away from elevator.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable hotel with a very good breakfast selection. Conveniently located in the Kyoto train station for easy access by the bullet train as well as the many local lines to nearby sights and Nara.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel for those traveling around Japan by train, but also desiring some luxury in hotels. Wonderful options for dining within walking distance and very convenient for catching the local train lines to nearby sights of Kyoto and Nara.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

maneesha

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff (from housekeeping to lobby clerks) was amazing, efficient, and prompt. The room was supplied each day with amenities like water and coffee, and it was in a superb location!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niranjan

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025