Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan
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Is Hotel Granvia Kyoto good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.3/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: above the station; skybridge shopping; dual breakfasts. Main complaint: cleaning misses once.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Kyoto Station's stay-above hotel”
Hotel Granvia Kyoto sits directly atop JR Kyoto Station — a true zero-distance position with a skybridge to Isetan, buses to every sight, and Kyoto Tower opposite. Rooms are big and clean with complete toiletries, station-facing ones impressively soundproofed, and the morning newspaper delivery feels traditionally nice. Breakfast spans a second-floor buffet and third-floor Japanese set menus — live rice cooking adds ceremony, and matcha ice cream delights. Two housekeeping slips stand out: visible carpet stains and a prior guest's bottle cap left behind; checkout tax billing felt unprofessional.
- Rooms
- Big, clean rooms; soundproofed facing the station.
- Service
- Polite staff; checkout billing felt unprofessional.
- Location
- Directly above Kyoto Station and Isetan.
- Food
- Dual breakfast venues including Japanese sets.
- Cleanliness
- Mostly clean; stains and a cap left.
- Above the station
- Skybridge shopping
- Dual breakfasts
- Train views
- Indoor swimming pool
- Gym
- Public parking
- Cleaning misses once
- Aging carpets
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How it compares
Hotel Granvia Kyoto ranks #86 of 312 hotels Staylist lists in Kyoto and #18 of 40 5-star hotels there. At about $299 a night it is 37% below the median for 5-star hotels in Kyoto ($472). The closest listed alternative is The Thousand Kyoto, 100 m away (score 8.8).
About the hotel
- Address
- JR京都駅 Central Entrance, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, 600-8216, Japan
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Opened
- 1997
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 2 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Itami Airport (45.85 km) · Train Station: Kyoto Station (0.09 km) · Metro: Kyoto (0.09 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- The Thousand Kyoto100 m · 8.8 · $636
- Kyoto Century Hotel100 m · 8.0 · $303
- Kyoto Tower Hotel200 m · 6.2
- Ryokan Matsukame200 m · 9.5 · $111
- Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto200 m · 9.3 · $68
Amenities
- Public parking
- Indoor swimming pool
- Massage room
- Gym
- 2 Restaurants
- Taxi booking service
- Currency exchange
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Adults only
- Restaurant 1
- Restaurant 2
- Fax/copying service
- Wedding service
- Concierge service
- Express check-in and check-out
- Safe at front desk
- Bellhop
- Wake-up call
- Lobby bar
- Room service
- Elevator
- Smoking area
- Dry cleaning
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Hotel Granvia Kyoto?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does Hotel Granvia Kyoto have a pool?
- Yes: indoor swimming pool.
- Is there parking at Hotel Granvia Kyoto?
- Yes: public parking.
- What wellness facilities does Hotel Granvia Kyoto have?
- Massage room, Gym.
- How far is Hotel Granvia Kyoto from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Itami Airport, about 45.85 km away.
- How far is Hotel Granvia Kyoto from the centre of Kyoto?
- About 2 km.
- Is Hotel Granvia Kyoto suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.