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Hotel Granvia Kyoto

4.5 of 5
901 Higashi Shiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku | JR Kyoto Station Karasuma-Central Entrance, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8216, Japan
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Ranked #3 of 137 hotels in Kyoto
4.5 of 5 stars 745 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Train station(33)
  • Very good(13)
  • Department stores(11)
  • Great location(10)
  • Top floor(9)
  • English speaking(8)
  • Comfortable bed(6)
  • Bus Terminal(5)
  • Rooms are spacious(5)
  • Free internet(5)
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LeedsRich
Leeds
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012 NEW

A big beautiful flashy hotel situated above the main train station in Kyoto with easy access to the subway and therefore all parts of Kyoto. We were upgraded to a Junior Suite which was absolutely fantastic - everything had been covered. As a result, the suite was far better than the double room that we had paid for and fantastic... More

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alonsmom
Santa Cruz
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012 NEW

The location can't be beat - right in the center of Kyoto Station. Our room was moderately sized - fine for us. Staff speaks enough English to get by. Our room rate (2 different bookings) varied from $160 - $200/night, which was well worth it. Only con I can think of is that there isn't in-room coffee. More

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doc4kids_11
Luzon, Philippines
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012 NEW

if you find yourself traveling to Kyoto, make sure to stay at Hotel Granvia. Its location is very strategic that if you're after shopping, all you have to do is walk across the Kyoto Station and you'd find the Isetan where you can shop all you want. The hotel staff of Hotel Granvia are very polite. Although very few of... More

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Jay8989
Tokyo, Japan
Contributor
14 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012 NEW

Granvia offers a great location right at Kyoto station and accommodations that will be suitable for most travelers. It has everthing you'll need to ensure comfort and convenience -- clean & comfy rooms, helpful staff and decent restaurants nearby. Do not stay here if you're seeking a unique Japanese experience with tatami rooms and hot springs. For that you should... More

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dkmchui
Calgary, Canada
Contributor
13 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012
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Pros: -Location -Room is big and clean, 5 star quality -Staffs speak english, good service Cons -None, may be a bit pricey. $150US in Jan (Low season) More

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AussieAussie77
Australia
Contributor
19 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

Great hotel with an amazing location (the bullet train station and a shopping mall are in the same building). Make sure you visit the bar upstairs - has a great menu and nice views over kyoto. More

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MagicBerry
Singapore, Singapore
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

I had a wonderful stay. Hotel is conveniently located right on top of the Railway station, making it a breeze to get here from the Kansai airport. Lots of restaurants and shopping at your door-step. The bus terminal is directly outside the hotel and we bought the 1 day travel pass for buses which brought us to most of the... More

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ElsieWollongong
Wollongong
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4 reviews
16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
1
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Located over the top of the outstandingly designed Kyoto Railway Station, this hotel is owned by Japan Rail. The rooms are genuinely five star size and quality. But the service exceeded this. On the first night I did my usual trick of separating the doona from the sheeting in which it was encased, and then placing the uncovered doona over... More

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feibeesi
Kuala Lumpur
Top Contributor
57 reviews
33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Stayed for one night on business. The hotel is located right on Kyoto Station which makes traveling to other parts of Japan very convenient. It takes only 75 minutes by the Haruka Express to reach Kansai Airport. The hotel is without doubt 5-star and very well appointed and the rooms has all the required amenities except WIFI which was a... More

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Mikes-in-tx
Contributor
11 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

This is an very good hotel located at the Kyoto train station. The rooms are a bit above average in size for Japan, but a bit small by US standards. The hotel has many restaurants within it (although the restaurants on the 15th floor are quite pricey). The breakfast buffet is very large with an excellent selection of both western... More

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