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     Kyoto, Japan
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great location

  • April 3, 2009
  • Rated 5 of 5 by a traveler from Travelocity.com
At the Jr station in Kyoto. Bus station right outside to get to any temple or shrine you need to get to. Excellent location, excellent customer service, and very clean. Would stay there again! Loved this hotel!

EXCELLENT!!!

  • January 7, 2009
  • Rated 5 of 5 by a traveler from Travelocity.com
One of the best hotels I have stayed in. I just want to join the felow gests here, who posted great review. I want to let all of you know that those reviews were very helpful, and everything you guys have said about this hotel is TRUE!! clean, wonderful staff, great rooms and EXelent location above all. One person mentioned that there are lots of stairs to climb and no help. If you get to the hotel by the main entrance, you have these stairs, but the best way is to access the hotel by the train station. Just take the electric stairs and enter the hotel by its back entrance, and walk through to the front desk. This is a very nice area which takes you right inside the train station/shopping mall, and to the most nice cafe in the station. There we had our breakfast every single day, we couldn't resist the great pastries, nice coffee and atmosphere, and great service. All of that just a short walk to the hotel, and its all inside the same complex. We enjoyed every single moment in this hotel in Kyoto.

Excellent location & beautiful hotel!

  • December 1, 2008
  • Rated 5 of 5 by a traveler from Travelocity.com
I highly recommend this hotel -- it's super convenient! Right above the Kyoto JR train station. And it has so many shops and restaurants right there. The room is really nice too, it's contemporary and chic and the service is excellent!
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Art, Fashion, and Convenience in One!

  • August 31, 2008
  • Rated 5 of 5 by jenae567 from Okinawa City, Japan
Art, Fashion, and Convenience in One!

As our train rolled in to Kyoto Station, our jaws dropped. The amazing structure we had just pulled into was a massive steel beehive buzzing with trains, busses, taxis, and all their passengers. The energy was phenomenal.

Little did we realize that part of this huge Kyoto icon was our hotel. We were very pleased that it would be so easy to get anywhere in Kyoto - our ride would pull up in front of our building!

When we finally decided to check in, we were warmly welcomed inside the glamorous lobby. Full of artwork, it also gave guests a bird's eye view of the hustle and bustle of Kyoto's denizens from a safe distance. Service was prompt, and employees quickly pulled out chairs for us at the check-in desk. After our paperwork was filled out, the clerk took our luggage (as we arrived prior to 3pm check-in time), and gave us a baggage claim ticket. Off we went to explore more of the gargantuan Kyoto Station - only an escalator away!

Upon entering our room after a few hours of wandering Kyoto Station, we were elated as soon as we opened our door. The room was sleek and modern, with a wonderful view of downtown Kyoto. Much to my surprise, there was no traffic noise to be heard at all from the traffic-jammed streets down below. But noise was the last thing on my mind - I turned to see a giant bed, beckoning me to rest my travel-worn body. Immediately I laid down and let out a relieved sigh. The bed was amazing. The only word I could find at the moment to describe the comforter and the pillows was "Squish". Everything squished beneath the weight of my body perfectly. The pillows squished under my head in all the right places. The comforter squished and conformed to my body liked putty. I melted into the bed and did not move for 2 hours. Without realizing it, I had fallen asleep almost immediately.

The Hotel Granvia Kyoto served as our retreat for the entire duration of our stay. Being immediately adjacent to Kyoto Station, getting to all the local sightseeing destinations was a snap. We preferred busses, as they were cheap and we didn't have to wait long for one to arrive. Restaurants were only an elevator trip away. It is well-equipped with a handful of restaurants that would satisfy even the most discerning culinary afiscianado; however, if your're looking for a meal on a budget, it is better to journey downstairs to the massive Porta or Isenta shopping malls to get a quick bite to eat.

The concierge service offered by the hotel was of the utmost quality. I had decided I wanted to have a "Maiko Transformation" (a photo session dressed as a geisha), which was not seemingly an everyday tourist attraction. However, not only did the concierge know of a lower-priced studio than I had chosen, he also made reservations for me! And by 10am the next morning, I was a happy, beautiful Maiko!

The Hotel Granvia Kyoto was an incredible experience. Our trip to Kyoto wouldn't have been the same at any other hotel. The location is so convenient to anything you need or want. The service is of the utmost superiority. The facilities are clean and modern. Last but certainly not least - the price can't be beat. Be you a budget or business traveller, the Hotel Granvia Kyoto will suit your needs and surpass your expectations!

From journal Peace in a Big City

Editor Pick

Art, Fashion, and Convenience in One!

  • August 29, 2008
  • Rated 5 of 5 by jenae567 from Okinawa City, Japan
Art, Fashion, and Convenience in One!

As our train rolled in to Kyoto Station, our jaws dropped. The amazing structure we had just pulled into was a massive steel beehive buzzing with trains, busses, taxis, and all their passengers. The energy was phenomenal.

Little did we realize that part of this huge Kyoto icon was our hotel. We were very pleased that it would be so easy to get anywhere in Kyoto - our ride would pull up in front of our building!

When we finally decided to check in, we were warmly welcomed inside the glamorous lobby. Full of artwork, it also gave guests a bird's eye view of the hustle and bustle of Kyoto's denizens from a safe distance. Service was prompt, and employees quickly pulled out chairs for us at the check-in desk. After our paperwork was filled out, the clerk took our luggage (as we arrived prior to 3pm check-in time), and gave us a baggage claim ticket. Off we went to explore more of the gargantuan Kyoto Station - only an escalator away!

Upon entering our room after a few hours of wandering Kyoto Station, we were elated as soon as we opened our door. The room was sleek and modern, with a wonderful view of downtown Kyoto. Much to my surprise, there was no traffic noise to be heard at all from the traffic-jammed streets down below. But noise was the last thing on my mind - I turned to see a giant bed, beckoning me to rest my travel-worn body. Immediately I laid down and let out a relieved sigh. The bed was amazing. The only word I could find at the moment to describe the comforter and the pillows was "Squish". Everything squished beneath the weight of my body perfectly. The pillows squished under my head in all the right places. The comforter squished and conformed to my body liked putty. I melted into the bed and did not move for 2 hours. Without realizing it, I had fallen asleep almost immediately.

The Hotel Granvia Kyoto served as our retreat for the entire duration of our stay. Being immediately adjacent to Kyoto Station, getting to all the local sightseeing destinations was a snap. We preferred busses, as they were cheap and we didn't have to wait long for one to arrive. Restaurants were only an elevator trip away. It is well-equipped with a handful of restaurants that would satisfy even the most discerning culinary afiscianado; however, if your're looking for a meal on a budget, it is better to journey downstairs to the massive Porta or Isenta shopping malls to get a quick bite to eat.

The concierge service offered by the hotel was of the utmost quality. I had decided I wanted to have a "Maiko Transformation" (a photo session dressed as a geisha), which was not seemingly an everyday tourist attraction. However, not only did the concierge know of a lower-priced studio than I had chosen, he also made reservations for me! And by 10am the next morning, I was a happy, beautiful Maiko!

The Hotel Granvia Kyoto was an incredible experience. Our trip to Kyoto wouldn't have been the same at any other hotel. The location is so convenient to anything you need or want. The service is of the utmost superiority. The facilities are clean and modern. Last but certainly not least - the price can't be beat. Be you a budget or business traveller, the Hotel Granvia Kyoto will suit your needs and surpass your expectations!
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