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Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Strategically situated in Kyoto, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine. Rated with 5 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to massage, restaurant and fitness center on-site.
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10 travelers have booked today.
Value for money | 8.6 |
Location rating | 9.6 |
Nearest airport | Osaka International Airport (ITM) |
Distance to airport | 36.9 km |
What time is check-in and check-out at Hotel Granvia Kyoto?
Check-in is from 03:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hotel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out. The front desk is always open, day or night.
How do I get to Hotel Granvia Kyoto?
Parking is available for an additional charge. If you're looking for an easy way to get around Kyoto with private transportation, the hotel can arrange taxi service.
Is breakfast offered at Hotel Granvia Kyoto?
Start your mornings right, with the continental and buffet breakfast options offered at Hotel Granvia Kyoto. Adults can enjoy breakfast offered with an additional charge of 3200 JPY if not included in the room rate.
What are my dining options at Hotel Granvia Kyoto?
Hotel Granvia Kyoto features on-site restaurants for your dining convenience. To meet any special dietary requirements, halal diet is prepared with the utmost care and attention.
Can special events be hosted at Hotel Granvia Kyoto?
You may choose an indoor venue for your special gathering. Large events and gatherings such as weddings can be hosted at Hotel Granvia Kyoto.
Can business events be hosted at Hotel Granvia Kyoto?
On-site venues and convenient event services make Hotel Granvia Kyoto an ideal choice for hosting events such as conferences and meetings. All available venues come in different styles and sizes and can accommodate up to 1400 people. Free Wi-Fi is available to help your business event or meeting a successful one.
What is the smoking policy at Hotel Granvia Kyoto?
Hotel Granvia Kyoto does permit smoking in some areas and is not 100% smoke-free. The hotel offers its guests both smoking and non-smoking rooms. You can request your preferred room type during booking, but please keep in mind that rooms are subject to availability.
What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to Hotel Granvia Kyoto?
The closest train, metro, or bus station is Kyoto Train Station, 130 m away from Hotel Granvia Kyoto.
What restaurants are nearby Hotel Granvia Kyoto?
Hotel Granvia Kyoto’s neighborhood is Kyoto which includes popular restaurants such as Le Temps, Grand Jour and CAFE Cento Cento.
What popular shopping places are close to Hotel Granvia Kyoto?
Located in the Kyoto area, Hotel Granvia Kyoto is close to great shopping choices like Kyoto Station Building, STEAM CREAM and Porta.
What are popular attractions near Hotel Granvia Kyoto?
Hotel Granvia Kyoto is located in Kyoto area, which is famous for attractions such as Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Kinkakuji Temple and Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Hotel Granvia Kyoto?
Hotel Granvia Kyoto is located within Kyoto, which makes it conveniently close to natural sights including Kyoto Cycling Tour Project (Kyoto Station Cycle Terminal), Tree of Nagi and Otowa Waterfall.
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"Hotel is excellent!!!"
ehud
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June 26, 2022
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"I recommend to stay in this hotel, very convinient and close to restaurants and bus tour"
Pinky
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April 2, 2022
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"This was probably one of the best hotels we've stayed at in Japan."
Vernelle
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March 8, 2022
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Hotel Granvia Kyoto, located in Kyoto city center, is a popular choice for travelers. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations.
Enjoy all that Hotel Granvia Kyoto has to offer! Free internet access provided within the hotel keeps you connected throughout your stay. Exploring Kyoto is made even more convenient with the taxi services available at the hotel. For those driving their own car, parking is available for guests.
Always get the assistance you need with front desk services including concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. For longer stays or whenever you need it, the laundry service keeps your favorite travel outfits clean and available. Feel like doing nothing? Available services like room service and daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your time at the Hotel Granvia Kyoto. For guests who would like to smoke, the designated smoking areas are available.
All guestrooms at Hotel Granvia Kyoto provide guests with a range of amenities to ensure a restful night. Enjoy your stay even more at the hotel, knowing that some selected rooms include blackout curtains and air conditioning. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find daily newspaper, television and cable TV available in some selected rooms. Don't worry about being thirsty as a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, bottled water and mini bar are provided in some guestrooms.
Bathroom amenities are just as important as others, and at the hotel you'll find a hair dryer, bathrobes and towels available in some guest bathrooms. Don't forget to visit the exquisite executive lounge to enjoy the luxury services and atmosphere.
Dining and things to do
Each morning you can start the day with a delicious in-house breakfast offered at Hotel Granvia Kyoto. Don't start your vacation days without your morning coffee, available every morning in the café. A number of great dining options at the hotel assures that you'll always have convenient and delicious choices. Guests with dietary restrictions will appreciate a selection of cuisine types at Hotel Granvia Kyoto including halal options.
A great night out couldn't be easier! Enjoy a fun evening without traveling outside at the bar.
Fill your days with the array of activities and facilities offered at Hotel Granvia Kyoto. A relaxing end to every day is possible with a visit to the massage and salon. Don't forget to make a visit or two to the hotel's pool. Burn off you vacation calories with a quick visit to the hotel's fitness facility.
Got someone special waiting for you back home? Then easily pick up a memorable gift at the shops and souvenir shops.
Around the property
An array of attractions are a must-see while visiting Kyoto. Be sure to visit Gion located 2.5 km away, an item on every checklist of those who travel to Kyoto.
Reasons to stay here
Compared to the city's accommodation options, this hotel scored higher than 94% of them for food and dining.
Guests who stayed at this hotel have scored it higher than 99% of accommodations in the city.
According to guests who stayed here, this hotel's room comfort is rated higher than 97% of other accommodations in Kyoto.
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Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) circumstances, the property is implementing additional measures to protect the safety of guests and staff. Some services and amenities may be limited or unavailable. Please contact the property for more information.
[Electrical equipment inspection]
A power outage will occur from 01:30 AM to 05:40 AM on January 12, 2023 and from 01:00 AM to 05:40 AM on February 8, 2023 due to the electrical equipment inspection. Please note that some facilities may not be available during work. Please contact the property directly for details.
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Nice size rooms at a great location for travelers”
Hotel Granvia Kyoto impressed us in the following areas - 1. Room size. Huge by Japanese standard. We stayed at the St. Regis Osaka the night before and the room is much smaller for a much more upscale and expensive hotel; 2. Convenience for travelers, especially first timers. If you are taking the JR to Kyoto and is concerned about getting your ways around after arrival, then you should consider this hotel, which is located inside the terminal. It cannot get any easier than this. No need for transportation or even minimal walking. So in any weather condition, you will get to your hotel in just a minute after you arrived Kyoto; 3. Friendly staff, well trained even by the lofty Japanese high quality service standard. They make you feel comfortable and are very helpful. Other than that, the rooms are very clean, but that usually is true for all Japanese hotels. It's not charming in a sense that it is more business like. If you are looking for a real Kyoto classic experience, I would suggest that you look else where. But if you want a nice, comfortable and controllable experience in familar settings, I think Hotel Granvia is a pretty good bet.
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A city in itself”
The JR station in Kyoto is a city within itself, and the Hotel Granvia is the Manor House. The place is immense. Upon arrival, looking out from a window onto the city, the thought of venturing into the streets on foot was daunting. How long would it take to escape the station complex and start a walking tour was an uncomfortable thought. The Granvia concierge was excellent in English and cheerful and patient in marking up a city map for us, but still we were stumbling around for a while. Nevertheless, we finally found the subway entrance, and finally got some help in purchasing fare tickets, and arrived at our destination. The concierge advice was very useful, giving us transportation choices, and indeed we used the loop bus #100 to return to the station. (Notable advice: if there is a ticket machine at the bus boarding area, take a ticket; if none exists, the fare is fixed price for any destination. The fare machine next to the driver makes change for bank notes, and the driver will help you by taking coins from your hand to match the required fare. We formed up at the end of the line so as to not delay all the other passengers who knew the system well.) On check-in be mindful of which elevators to use. North lifts serve some room numbers, and South serves others. Hotel Granvia offers three breakfast locations, and we chose the buffet. Good choice. Self-service latte etc coffee machine and variety to satisfy anyone. Before 8AM it is crowded with significant waiting time. Checkout is busy early in the morning, but at 9AM+ it was fast and easy. Lobby seating is insufficient if you have to wait for a train or something.
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The Granvia Hotel, a perfect Oasis in Kyoto”
The Granvia Hotel is the perfect oasis in Kyoto. It is ideally located atop the Kyoto Central Station enabling easy access to the endless beauties Kyoto has to offer only a mere train stops away. It is centrally located to a wide variety of restaurant choices and shopping options which are located just below the hotel and available throughout and around the station. The hotel is a short train stop to the famous Gion District, where there are endless shops and restaurants, not to mention the spot ideal spot to see a Geisha and visit a pagoda or temple in your travels. The hotel itself offers endless high end dining experiences and the largest rooms we encountered throughout Japan, not to mention spectacular views from the large ceiling to floor windows. The staff are very proficient in English and offer the highest service levels encountered and are extreamly helpful with no demand being too difficult. A perfect hotel in more ways than one. We will definately be visiting the Granvia in Kyoto upon our next visit to Kyoto.
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Modern hotel with great views”
Me and my family had a great stay at Hotel Granvia Kyoto. The hotel has easy access to all of Kyoto as it is located in the Kyoto central station which means local trains, shinkansen, JR trains, subway and buses are just minutes away. It has a nice sky bar on the 15th floor with great views. In the central station is also 3 or 4 shopping malls with restaurant floors. These were all very pleasant and the food was great! Travelling with a baby, we really liked the opportunity to eat close to the hotel. There is easy access to basically all Kyoto sights from the hotel. This was great for us since we didn't have a child seat and could therefore not travel by taxi. There were also some sights within walking distance. The room was also quite big, especially for Japan so we could spend a lot of time in the room with no problem. The staff was very friendly and really helpful.
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My Favorite Hotel”
Before arriving in Kyoto I hemmed and hawed over whether to stay at a hotel on the Kamogawa River or at the Granvia. We ultimately chose the Granvia because we were able to secure a "Family Room" (NOT advertised on any of the booking sites!! You have to email them to inquire about the availability) which was HUGE by any standards (62 sq m) and had 4 "twin" beds. I put "twin" in quotes because they were each wider than your standard American twin and longer. My 2 children, husband and I all had some of the best sleep of our lives in this hotel. The beds were incredibly comfortable with wonderful linens. The hotel itself is absolutely beautiful. I disagree with some of the reviewers that this is more of a 4-star hotel than a 5 star. It absolutely deserves its 5 stars. The breakfast was OUTSTANDING. Best hotel breakfast I've ever had. We absolutely LOVED this hotel and would stay here again.
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Best hotel in Kyoto”
granvia kyoto combines 5 star luxury with ultra convenience next to the kyoto station. if you arrive into kyoto by shinkansen (bullet train) or want to take jr line to anywhere else, or using subway, it's all right at the door step of granvia kyoto. the kyoto station is an amazing hub of everything you ever need, such as restaurants, high end mall (isetan, boutique outlets like gucci), across the street is yodobashi electronic mall, starbucks, deli france, and a host of restaurants. amenities are as what you expect from a 5 star hotel. free wifi also available in room. the only downside is that gym and swimming pools are not free.
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Fantastic!”
The location of the Hotel Granvia is great because not only is it attached to the train station, but the bus terminal and tourist information centers are both next to it as well. There's also a large department store with a food hall (deli stalls & bakerys)/grocery store on floors B1 & B2- my son and I loved getting "take out" breakfast (Andersons Bakery is the best and opens at 10 am) and dinner and eating in our spacious, comfy room. Also, there's so much shopping around that you never have to venture out very far. The staff at the bus information center were very helpful and they'll provide you with a great city bus map. I would recommend a 1 day bus pass for only 500 yen- best deal in town especially if you plan to visit several sites. You enter the bus from the back door and you exit from the front door showing your pass to driver as you leave. From the moment we entered the lobby to check in, we were greeted right away and assisted. Throughout our stay the staff always kindly and respectfully greeted us. The staff work so hard to make the hotel first class. The rooms are large and the beds are very comfortable. It was convenient and easy to control the room temperature with the thermostat. Slippers and robes are provided. There's a room safe and complimentary tea bags for hot tea (hot water pot in the room). Finally, the bathrooms are fabulous. You will love the toilets with all the "bells & whistles"- you will have to see it to believe it. And the "shower room" with the large showerhead and body sprays feels sooo good- I showered twice a day because it was pure luxury. This was the second time we stayed at the Hotel Granvia and I would highly recommend it!
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Good Hotel in a very good location”
The staff is very friendly and helpful. The room is very spacious and clean, but the downside is that there is not enough powerpoint and no usb plug in the room. The advantages of this hotel, is their location, its located on the stop of kyoto station. Its make easier for us to catch JR Line, Subway and also bus. Shopping mall, 7eleven and restaurant also in the walking distance, so its very convenient if you want any food or snack. So Far the experience staying in Hotel Granvia Kyoto is been pleasant and enjoyable. Will consider to stay in this hotel again in the future.
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Dear Paul Thank you very much for choosing Hotel Granvia Kyoto and writing us the review. I was pleased to read your lovely comments about your recent experience with us, especially about our location. Also thank you for your opinion about the Internet and the usb plug. We continually strive to improve our quality of service and look forward to welcoming you back here in the near future. Best regards, Director of Rooms
Fantastic Hotel, ideally lcoated for transport ”
my husband and i spent 4 days at the granvia with our two kids (4ys and 2yrs). our expectations, being that we were in japan, was for a small room, and good service. the rooms were far bigger than i expected - king bed, seating area and space to comfortably fit a baby bed. we were welcomed with little bags of slippers (for us and our kids) as well as special lounging outfits. everyone in the hotel was very welcoming and the concierge was fantastic. we expected the hotel to have a very corporate feel, and this was not the case, i think, based on the wonderful staff. the hotel is not located in a scenic area, but as you are in the station (doesn't feel this way in the hotel) with small children this was ideal. travel around kyoto and outside of kyoto couldn't have been more straight forward as the metro and japan rail offices were at our feet. also - we had lots of dining options being in a station attached to a mall, and with small (picky) children, this was a huge plus. i highly recommend this hotel for couples who like comfort and convenience, or those with children.
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Fantastic location with a large room”
My wife and I stayed in Granvia Kyoto for 3 Nights recently and really enjoyed all aspects about this hotel. The staff were friendly and accomodating and location wise this is a gem as it is connected with Kyoto station. Very accessible and plenty of shopping and food options. We did not take the breakfast option so cannot comment on that. The room we got was huge and had a great city/mountain view. The tub was large as well. We will definitely stay in this hotel again when we return to Kyoto. Thank you for making our stay a special one!
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Dear Mugun Thank you for staying at Hotel Granvia Kyoto. We were pleased to read your lovely comments that you enjoyed in all respects of our hotel and this stay. Your praise makes us even more enthusiastic to continue to improve our quality of service. Thank you for sharing and I sincerely hope we have the chance of welcoming you back in the near future. Best regards, Director of Rooms
My 3 Nights Stay in Hotel Granvia Kyoto”
Hotel Granvia Kyoto is excellent for its location and neatness of its rooms. I had booked 2 superior twin rooms for 3 nights stay, and both of them had nice features to give you the comfortable feeling of home. Most Hotel Granvia are located above or very near JR and/or Shinkansen Stations and major malls to provide convenience to tourists. You just have to check out timely and the train station is just next to your hotel ready to transport you to another Japanese city or International airport. Save you tremendous amount of time. I regretted not booking Hotel Granvia Osaka which cost me time and unnecessary money getting around the city of Osaka and to Kansai International Airport on the last day of my vacation.
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Excellent staff, facilities, and location. ”
We stayed at the Hotel Granvia Kyoto for a second time this trip, choosing it for its convenient location at the train station. We left the next morning @9:30am via train for Tokyo and Narita. It worked out perfectly. The staff and service is first rate, but the price was very reasonable. We had a last dinner of Okonomiyaki at a restaurant at the nearby Yodobashi Camera dining floor. And In the morning we enjoyed the traditional Japanese breakfast at the hotel restaurant Ukihashi. Wonderful last night in Japan thanks to the excellent hotel.
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Best location & facilities”
Hotel is right above the Kyoto Station. You can also take limousine instead of rail., about 5-7 min walk. Hotel staff speaks good English and is very helpful. The room is big and with a spacious bathroom and good amenities. Easy access to everywhere. Shops & restaurants around. I will definitely stay at this hotel again. Room at Osaka Granvia is much smaller than Kyoto Granvia but higher price.
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Great Location to Visit Kyoto”
Located within Kyoto Station itself, you can easily hop on a bus, the metro, or the JR lines to visit anywhere in Kyoto! In addition, the Kyoto Station and the surrounding areas have plenty of restaurants and shopping too. The hotel rooms are spacious and well-kept. Slightly dusty (especially since I have children with me), but no complaints. The best are the hotel staff - very polite, helpful, well-trained, and most of them are able to speak in English too. Check-in and check-out was timely and quick (Japanese efficiency!). Facilities are ok. If you are not part of the GRANVIA Club, you will have to pay to access the fitness room and swimming pools (and you have to be at least 20-yrs-old). An excellent stay, and I would not hesitate to book this hotel again in future.
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Dear Joon Thank you very much for choosing to stay at Hotel Granvia Kyoto. We are pleased to hear that you have had an enjoyable time during your stay. We continually strive to improve our quality of service and do hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the very near future. Thank you for your review. Best regards, Director of Rooms
luxury in a great location”
I stayed at the Granvia for 5 nights in the winter. The room was large, the bed and bedding were comfortable and of fine quality. The location was not scenically beautiful at all but was convenient especially as the weather was so cold. I could get the subway or a bus to all of Kyoto's lovely sights and it was easy to get back to the hotel as the station is an obvious landmark. The tourist information office in Kyoto station is directly opposite one of the entrances to the Granvia. The Isetan department store is accessible from the station without going outside and has great food in the basement food hall. The post office is next door and I sent parcels from there. The staff helped me find probiotic tablets nearby and gave me a box to send a parcel.
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A nice hotel at Kyoto station”
Hotel Granvia Kyoto is a beautiful hotel very close to JR Kyoto station (about 3 min walk from JR Shinkansen gate) and Kyoto City Bus Terminal (about 3 min walk from the hotel front). This hotel also has several nice restaurants and patisserie. There are many shopping centers around this area, such as Porta, AEON Mall, Isetan, The Cube, and Avanti. So the hotels' guests can enjoy dining and shopping.
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Great location and good rooms with good service”
the hotel was at an excellent location as it was right smack at the kyoto sation. needless to say this made our travelling very convenient as we didn't have to worry about being late for our bullet trains. since the hotel was at the kyoto station that meant that there was a lot of shopping right at our doorstep. the isetan right opposite the hotel was great. the staff were all very helpful and patient with us. even though we only stayed for one night, it was an enjoyable stay at the granvia hotel. we will definitely come back to stay at this hotel again if we ever come back to kyoto in the near future.
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Fantastic -- the service, location, spacious rooms”
the granvia made our kyoto visit that much more enjoyable, easy. its unbeatable location at the train station (itself far exceeding what most would think of train stations) was a true asset, with a supermarket, dining options (incl a ramen "street"), transportation easily accessible. after fully packed days of touring kyoto, the spacious room was a pleasure to return to, and the fantastic pool, sauna and gym (tho at a small fee) made unwinding that much easier. what was surprising was, despite its location above the train station, it was a big hotel with a boutique feel -- much thanks to its warm decor and friendly service. and a reliable local source says bill clinton stayed there when he visited to give a speech.
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Most convenient Hotel for Shin Kansen traveler ”
I went to Kyoto this time to attend a meeting at the Kyoto International Conference Center and I travel with a JR Pass .Therefore a reservation at the Granvia Hotel makes it so convenient both for attnding the meeting and for enjoying Kyoto. It is quite easy to go around the City from the hotel since it is right on the Kyoto station where you can catch all JR lines, subway ( undergound) buses etc. Furthermore there are all sorts of wonderful restaurants supermarkets, department store. I have often used this hotel and grew to like it mare and more !!!
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Wonderful experienced. ”
Even though this hotel is located at JR station, it comes with 5 stars hotel's standard. I'd highly suggest this hotel to all the business travellers. Shopping and food courts are right at the basement and next buildings. If you want to save money, just book hotels accross the streets, those hotel are half price comparing with the Hotel Granvia Kyoto.
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