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Hotel Granvia Kyoto Review
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Hotel Granvia Kyoto 
$$$-$$$$, Shimogyo-ku
Fodor's Review:
Elements of traditional Japanese interior design (dark wood, clean lines, and subdued beige tones) are combined with ultramodern touches (dark marble and the lobby's quirky geometrical floor lamps) at this popular hotel inside the Kyoto Station building. Rooms are spacious; a standard double room has two double beds, a desk, a little sitting area, and the best combination of Western- and Japanese-style bathrooms. The showerhead is mounted on the wall next to the bathtub, allowing you to shower outside the tub and then relax in the tub as the Japanese do. Take some time to walk between the north and south towers along the glassed walkway. On the 15th floor the sky lounge, which serves a fusion of French and Japanese nouvelle cuisine, has a panoramic view of the city. With a pick of 15 restaurants, including a branch of the famed Kitcho, choosing where to eat is challenging. There's a charge (¥1,000) to use the pool and gym, and no children are admitted to either. Cable television is available at a daily surcharge. Off-peak-season room rates drop considerably, so inquire about seasonal packages.
Member Reviews & Ratings:
Best in Kyoto
Posted by Sysmac from Chicago on 1/23/07
I travel to Kyoto several times per year and the Granvia is by far the best. Normal size rooms with modern bathrooms and 'smart' toilets. Service is great and the room is always ready by 1:00pm in case I need a nap due to time change. Being part of Kyoto station also makes it great if inclement weather is around because you almost never have to go outside for meals, shopping, etc.Not what was expected - False pretensions
Posted by moxie from Paris on 4/24/06
I expected more than long lines to check-in and -out, obtain information, rushed unfriendly personel and a tired scuffed-up room. The room we had was very clean but needed to be redone. Not worth the price.
INFO
- Address: Karasuma, Oshikoji-dori-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, 600-8216
- Phone: 075/344-8888
- Fax: 075/344-4400
- Web site
- Hotel Details: 539 rooms
- In-room: dial-up.
- In-hotel: 15 restaurants, pool, gym.
- Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
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