Hotel Information: Hotel Granvia Kyoto is a favorite of visitors and business travelers alike for its proximity to Kyoto Station. The exterior design blends nicely with the station’s modern glass structure, and the glossy tiles and lighted columns of the lobby area set a sophisticated theme that is carried by the 1,000 museum-quality works of art located throughout the hotel. Selected to maintain a theme of modernity and tradition, many of the works were done by local artists.

Insider tip: Adjacent Kyoto Station is also home to Kyoto Theater, where a variety of Broadway musicals, such as Cats, Beauty and the Beast, and Phantom of the Opera, have been hosted. It also features original musicals from the Shiki Theater Company, which owns the building.

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Rooms

Hotel Granvia Kyoto has 539 guestrooms, all of which are decorated in a soothing neutral color scheme with traditional Japanese accents, and are a minimum of 30 square meters (323 square feet) in size. Beds are topped with down comforters, and those in room categories Deluxe and higher have special negative-ion mattresses designed to promote relaxation. Business/entertainment amenities include high-speed Internet access, and cable TVs with pay movies and VCRs. Tiled bathrooms have generously sized mirrors and are outfitted with hair dryers, phones, and separate tubs and showers.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Cable/satellite TV
• VCR
• Pay movies
• Premium bedding
• Climate control
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Multi-line phone
• Internet access - complimentary
• Voice mail
• Minibar
• Remote lighting/drapery/curtain control
• Wake-up calls

• Housekeeping
• Hair dryer
• Bathroom telephone
• Makeup mirror
• Massage - available in room
• Slippers
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Handheld shower
• Bidet
• Shower/tub combination
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Iron/ironing board (on request)
• Clock radio
• Smoking rooms
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available

Recreation

Located on level three, the health club, open to adults 20 and older, includes a 20-meter, three-lane indoor pool, which is complemented by a jet bath and far-infrared sauna. A fitness center offers a variety of cardiovascular and weight-training equipment. Men’s and women’s locker rooms are also located here.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Swimming on site

Property Amenities

Business facilities at Hotel Granvia Kyoto include complimentary high-speed Internet access and 12 conference/function rooms ranging in size from 30 to 1,200 square meters (420 to 12,917 square feet) and accommodating groups of 30 to 1,400. Video conferencing and simultaneous interpretation systems are available (surcharges apply).

A health club on level three is open to guests 20 and older. It offers a fitness center and a 20-meter, three-lane indoor pool, which is complemented by a jet bath and far-infrared sauna.

Although guests have easy access to the adjacent department store and nearby shopping malls, a variety of on-site boutiques, including a jewelry store and gift shop, are handy for unique souvenirs and gifts.

• 24-hour front desk
• Number of rooms: 539
• Number of floors: 15
• Ballroom(s)
• Banquet facilities
• Bar/lounge
• Beauty services
• Business services
• Coffee shop or café
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Concierge desk
• Conference room(s)
• Currency exchange
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Dry cleaning service
• Elevator/lift
• Event catering
• Exhibit space
• Express check- in
• Express check-out

• Fitness equipment
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Hair salon
• Health club
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Internet access - wireless
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Multilingual staff
• Nightclub
• Parking (surcharge)
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (limited hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Sauna
• Security guard
• Shopping on site
• Steam room
• Swimming pool - indoor
• Wedding services

Policies

Important registration notice: 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.

An additional fee equal to 30 percent of the standard room rate will be charged for checking in 2 hours prior to the regular hour, and 100 percent beforehand. Extending check-out time is possible if guestrooms are available, but a surcharge is applied. An additional fee of 30 percent of the standard rate will be charged for extensions of three hours, 60 percent for six hours, and 100 percent for more than six hours.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Cribs (infant beds) are available at no extra charge and should be requested at the time of booking. If no extra bed is required, children under age five are free of charge when sharing a room with adults.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Location Details

Kansai International Airport (KIX): Approximate travel time is 1 hour, 10 minutes and distance is approximately 97 km (50 miles).

Itami Airport (ITM): Approximate travel time is 1 hour and approximate distance is 56 km (35 miles).

Getting there: From KIX, the Haruku train travels directly to JR Kyoto Station, which is right next to the hotel. From ITM, guests can take a comfortable bus for the 60- to 90-minute trip to Kyoto Station. Taxis are available from both airports, but at a steep rate. Rental cars are not recommended for visitors unfamiliar with the area.

Getting around: Because many of the city’s main attractions are within close proximity of each other and Kyoto has few hills, bicycles are a practical, inexpensive way to combine transportation with sightseeing. Taxis, which can be flagged at the hotel, start at JPY650 (US$5–$10) for the first 2 km (1 mile) and increase from there per km. The city’s 26-station subway system has north-south and east-west lines. Fares start at JPY200 (US$1–$5) and increase by distance traveled. A subway station is located directly across from the hotel.

Bus from ITM details

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 60–90 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): JPY1,280–JPY1,370 (US$10–$15)

Schedule and directions (subject to change without notice): Buses depart for Kyoto Station every 20 minutes or so from 8 AM to 9 PM. The hotel is connected to Kyoto Station.

Train from KIX details

Closest train station to the hotel: JR Kyoto Station
Approximate travel time from the airport to the train station: 1 hour
Approximate train cost (subject to change without notice): JPY3,490 (US$26–$36)

Train schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): The JR Haruka Limited Express train travels from the KIX airport train station to JR Kyoto Station every 30 minutes. The hotel is located next to Kyoto Station. Trains are not available from ITM.

Dining

La Fleur - Intimate main restaurant serving European-style cuisine. Located on the 15th floor. Décor includes artwork by local artist. Open for lunch and dinner.

Grace Garden - Buffet restaurant with panoramic city views. Open for all three meals, with choices ranging from hors d’oeuvre to dessert buffets.

Teppanyaki Gozanbo - Meals of premium Oumi beef and fresh seafood grilled freshly at guest tables. Mountain views. Décor includes tile artwork complemented by soft lighting.

Southern Court Sky Lounge - Sweeping views of city’s south side. Serves lunch, drinks, and cocktails. Nightly live entertainment.

Roppongi Rogairo - Modern-day version of a traditional Chinese restaurant dating back 100 years and located in Hangzhou, China. Open for lunch and dinner, specializing in fresh seafood and Chinese stews.

Ukihashi - Named after a legendary bridge spanning the Yoshino River in ancient Yamato. Serves traditional Japanese cuisine in set courses or à la carte options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Contemporary Japanese décor.

Banzai - Homestyle Kyoto Obanzai cuisine for lunch and dinner. Features wide selection of sake from local breweries. Informal atmosphere.

Kitcho - Traditional Japanese kaiseki-style cuisine with appetizer soups, sashimi (slices of fish), grilled fish, tempura (fried foods), simmered vegetables, savory cup custard, vinegared salad, rice, and desserts.

Tempura Kyorinsen - Tempura-style cuisine made with seasonal ingredients.

Sushi Shiki - Traditional edomae sushi served in private rooms or at the counter.

Le Temps - Café/restaurant with time theme generated by two large wall clocks and numbers on the floor. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with everything from coffee to full-course meals.

Orbite - Main bar. Serves a variety of cocktails and other beverages. Décor features copper artwork depicting a steam locomotive.

Grand Jour - Floor-to-ceiling glass windows flood this lobby lounge with natural light. Popular for informal meetings.

Address

901 Higashi-shiokoii, Shiokoji Sagaru

Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo

Kyoto, Kyoto 600-8216

Japan

Nearest major airport:

Osaka, Japan (KIX-Kansai Intl.)