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Kyoto Tower Hotel

721-1 Higashisokoji-cho,Shichijo, Karasuma-do,Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216 Kyoto Prefecture
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#106 of 337 hotels in Kyoto
Location
4.8
Cleanliness
3.9
Service
3.9
Value
3.7
Kyoto Tower Hotel is located just 2 minutes' walk from the Central Exit (Karasuma Exit) of JR Kyoto Station, at the base of the lighthouse-shaped Kyoto Tower. Standing right in front of Kyoto Station and the bus terminal, our hotel offers a very convenient location for tourists and business people.
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Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Taxi service
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Massage
Baggage storage
Concierge
Wifi
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary tea
Vending machine
Currency exchange
Gift shop
Shops
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
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Air conditioning
Safe
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Coffee / tea maker
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Centrally Located
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English, Japanese
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Beentravelling wrote a review Dec 2023
150 contributions79 helpful votes
The Hotel ia perfectly located under the Kyoto Tower and directly opposite the train station. There is a food court in the basement providing so much choice for international food after a busy day sightseeing. Reception staff are very accommodating and helpful. Rooms however are exceptionally small - barely room to move around the bed. The room decor is tired - nothing like the images shown on the advertising material. The bathroom has a bath/shower that’s about 1 metre high - very difficult to climb into for a short or older person. Pillows are very hard. Overall the hotel is fine - you don’t spend long in the room anyway but does need a refurb. Limited western choice of menu items on breakfast menu - generally rich, soups and stews.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip: Ask about a room change if you’re stuck in one of the pokey small rooms! Put toast on as soon as...
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GauchoSac wrote a review Jul 2023
Sacramento, California41 contributions56 helpful votes
Right across the street from the station with access to anywhere in the city and other cities. Even as guest of the hotel you must pay to visit the tower. Great black out curtains and sound proof windows.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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davidhughtaylor wrote a review Apr 2023
Melbourne, Australia600 contributions274 helpful votes
Hotel is opposite the train station in top half of the Kyoto Tower building. Rooms were bigger than I was expecting and also quiet at night. You also get a discounted rate to go up the Kyoto Tower that you can use for both day and night viewing
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Bleeter wrote a review Apr 2023
Melbourne, Australia212 contributions120 helpful votes
This is a cheap and convenient hotel but not a good hotel. Good for an overnight at best and if you can get a clean room, but avoid for longer stays. The bed is comfortable but you are standing once you leave the bed as the room is so small and there is no where for two to sit.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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187lukec wrote a review Apr 2023
Singapore, Singapore11 contributions2 helpful votes
The room was inadequately ventilated and air conditioning was unadjustable. Calling the front desk didn’t help as she didn’t speak good English and could only say no help and sorry. I asked for a fan and spend the night with a noisy fan and warm stale air. The staff should have escalated this to the manager or anyone who can help, instead, they took the money, expect us to make do with poorly train staff, bad amenities and send us on our way?
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip: You can do better at neighbouring hotels, this is an old refurbished place, obviously milking the...
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Vicky B wrote a review Nov 2022
Edmonton, Canada31 contributions10 helpful votes
Our stay here was horrible, I don't normally complain but... the room was over 30 degrees all the time, they said sorry and brought a weak fan. Other areas in the hotel were much cooler due to air conditioning which was not available for the guest rooms. One bed was a skinny cot mattress with broken springs and looked rough, the other one was thicker but there was BLOOD on it. The staff were very pleasant up until the backpack was noticed missing, when we received our luggage. They showed us a picture of it coming up and said we got it. About 1 am they brought to us as they had put it another room...??? At 3 am they sent a man up to fix the blood on the bed issue, which was after we contacted our travel agent and explained our situation, then they contacted the hotel. We got another "sorry". The room had not been vacuumed before we arrived or cleaned well as the dust was very thick. They also apologized the toilet was not working well, but was working, the bidet needed 3 minutes to charge up every time you had to use it. Breakfast was cold, the eggs, bacon, sausage, etc., were all cold, not worth it. We were offered a different room, but it was even smaller. Despite the advertising, there was no air conditioning or safe. I don't expect spotless however blood on the bed was past my limit.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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sligoinian wrote a review Oct 2022
Sligo, Ireland192 contributions58 helpful votes
We chose this hotel because of its proximity to the station. The room was cramped but considering the cost of the hotel we couldn't complain. The staff were friendly and helpful. Reception is on the 8th floor and there is a skyline bar for cocktails which was ok .
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Piotr S wrote a review Mar 2020
Krakow, Poland243 contributions64 helpful votes
Kyoto Tower Hotel is localized ca 100 meters from Kyoto Central Station, which makes it one of the best places to stay in Kyoto, especially for people wanting to travel frequently by Shinkansen, Kyoto subway and by local buses. Considering room: our room was extremely tiny: ca 2x6 meters including very small bathroom, which smaller dimension was lesser than 1 meter, but as I know, rooms in Japanese hotels are usually not very spacious. But breakfast... breakfasts were absolutely great - a wide array of traditional and european style meals, which can be composed according to the own preferences. Other points: staff very helpful, rooms clean, access to a hotel and rooms easy. Definitely worth to recommend.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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808ken wrote a review Oct 2019
Honolulu, Hawaii50 contributions59 helpful votes
Kyoto Tower is right next to Kyoto Station. If you are in the area it is a quick walk over to this tower. As far as price is concerned, it's a little than $8 based on current exchange rates to go up to the observatory. It's very reasonable considering I've been to other cities where it would cost a lot more just to go to the to the observatory. I would do it again.
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Date of stay: October 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Soumitro Neogi wrote a review Sep 2019
Kolkata (Calcutta), India173 contributions25 helpful votes
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Step out of Kyoto station ( central exit ) and you can see the elegant tower of Kyoto Tower hotel . ( a 5 min walk from the station) . One needs to take the elevator to go up to the reception /check-in hall . The rooms (approx. USD 120 / day ) are clean with all basic amenities provided . A fancy buffet breakfast spread ( included in the tariff ) surely satisfies every guest appetite for either Japanese or Western style dishes. For those staying in the hotel , one gets a discounted entrance fee to enter the tower top .
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Date of stay: September 2019
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$70 - $133 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
162
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kyoto Tower Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Kyoto Tower Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Kyoto Station Building (0.1 miles), Higashi Hongan-ji Temple (0.2 miles), and Shosei-en Garden (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Kyoto Tower Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Kyoto Tower Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Kyoto Tower Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Kyoto Tower Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Tajimaya, Kyoto Yodobashi, Pound Kyoto Ekimae, and Pound Kyoto Ekimae.
Are any cleaning services offered at Kyoto Tower Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Kyoto Tower Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and a banquet room during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Kyoto Tower Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Japanese.
Are there any historical sites close to Kyoto Tower Hotel?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine (1.6 miles), Kiyomizu-dera Temple (1.5 miles), and Sanjusangendo Temple (0.7 miles).