Spread the love
Post Views: 17

Hilton Kyoto, the first hotel in Kyoto under Hilton’s flagship brand, officially opened its doors on September 12, 2024. With this addition, Hilton Hotels & Resorts now boasts five hotels across four brands in Kyoto, following a series of openings over the past three years, adding to the dynamic international hotel scene in Japan’s ancient capital.

Nestled in the vibrant Kawaramachi Sanjo district of central Kyoto, this newest opening is surrounded by a variety of long-established restaurants and shops, attracting both tourists and local residents. The property features a total of 313 guest rooms, primarily standard rooms measuring approximately 40 m². Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including all-day dining, specialty restaurants, a lobby café and bar, a rooftop bar, an executive lounge, a spa, a fitness centre, and an indoor pool. Additionally, the hotel offers a banquet hall and conference room. The hotel interior design embodies comfort and elegance, highlighting traditional Japanese design elements.

The property features four food and beverage venues. One of the highlights, a rooftop bar on the 10th floor, provides stunning views of the Kamogawa River and Higashiyama, changing with the time of day, and hosts traditional seasonal events showcasing local Kyoto culture and traditional events like the Kyoto Gozan Okuribi bonfires. A place to enjoy the new charms of Kyoto in a space where history and modernity, tradition and innovation intersect.

Explore other Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties in Kyoto City:

  • ROKU KYOTO (Opened September 2021)
    A five-star luxury retreat nestled in the foothills, offering a serene escape. Guests can indulge in wellness treatments at the spa, savour seasonally inspired menus with locally sourced ingredients, and experience rich cultural activities against the stunning backdrop of the Takagamine mountains and Tenjin River.
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama (Opened August 2023)
    Located in the heart of Kyoto, just across the Gojo Ohashi Bridge. UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Kiyomizu-dera Temple, are within a 20-minute walk.
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station (Opened March 2024)
    Centrally located just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station and close to a variety of restaurants, shops, and popular attractions.
  • Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma (Opened November 2022)
    Situated in central Kyoto with shops and restaurants at the doorstep. A short walk to Gojo or Shijo subway stops and within walking distance of Hankyu Karasuma train station. Key historic sites, including Kyoto Tower and Kiyomizu-dera Temple, are just ten minutes away.