We were thrilled to be able to escape the Hotel Monterey and spend the last few days of our Kyoto trip at the Granvia. Though I don't travel thousands of miles to spend a lot of time in a hotel room, it's certainly nice to be comfortable while in one's hotel. The Granvia is totally comfortable. Good-sized rooms, comfortable beds,... more

I have stayed at several hotels in Kyoto and they all have their own character. This was my first time at Granvia and, as the other reviews relate, it is a first class experience. I was initially put off by the thought of being 'above the station' but it is actually a great location from the viewpoint of convenience (after... more

The location can't be beat. It is at the JR station and where the Shinkansen comes in from Tokyo. The bus terminal is just outside of the station. The hotel staff is amazingly helpful. The rooms are very very comfortable! The room was quiet even though we were right at the train station. The concierge staff is unbelievably helpful! Very... more

The location of this hotel cannot be beat - and even if you don't go to any of the historic sites around the city, being in this stunning building is sightseeing enough. The rooms are a breath of fresh air compared to the tiny boxes you're likely to get elsewhere in Japan - huge, with sitting areas and amazing bathrooms.... more

We arrived about 13.15, check-in time was officially 15.00 and we were not given immediate access to our room, making us cool our heels for a while before we eventually got access at 14.45. We were not the only ones to be "stacked" and, in these circumstances, when there is a mass distribution of keys to awaiting customers I do... more

Located right at the Kyoto train station, The Granvia Hotel is one of the most convenient hotels in Kyoto for anyone traveling by train in Japan. We stayed here on two separate occasions on our trip to Japan--first for one night as a stopover before our visit to Amanohashidate, and second for two nights when we toured Kyoto. On our... more

This hotel was a great base for exploring Kyoto including outer areas such as Nara and Arashiyama. The staff were very friendly and extremely polite, the rooms were kept very clean. The bathroom was excellent. The one draw back was that and all day and all night the Public Announcement system chime that sounded before each announcement at the train... more

We stayed for 3 nights (there was a deal if you stayed 3 nights) and enjoyed the hotel and Kyoto very much. The location is perfect for train travel, as it is right in the Kyoto train station. The station has many restaurants and shops and a big full service department store. The room was spacious and it had a... more

We took the train from Kansai International Airport and this was a great choice since it is located on the top of the Kyoto Station. No taxi necessary- just a short walk and trip up the escalator to the lobby where we were graciously greeted by the hotel staff and were able to check in early at 12 noon which... more