Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Luxury hotel with spa, near Kenninji Temple

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When you stay at Imperial Hotel, Kyoto, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Kenninji Temple and Gion Corner. Guests can be pampered with spa services at the spa, and フランス料理 練, one of 2 restaurants, serves French cuisine. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 bars/lounges, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Sanjo Keihan Station is 13 minutes away.
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Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Bathrobes
CA $1,519
CA $1,672 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14

Room options

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Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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North Wing Premier King Room

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a vase, a desk with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

North Wing Grand Premier Twin Room

  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
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North Wing Grand Premier King Room

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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Premier Twin Room

  • City view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
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Premier King Room

  • City view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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Heritage Premier Twin Room

  • City view
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.
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Heritage Premier King Room

  • City view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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Heritage Premier King Room with Balcony

  • City view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a vanity with a sink.
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Grand Premier Twin Room

  • City view
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a telephone.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden panel wall, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a vanity with a sink.

Grand Premier King Room

  • City view
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.
A tray with a bottle of Silent wine, a bottle of olive oil, a corkscrew, a knife, a fork, and a napkin with the text 'Imperial Hotel.'
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a large mirror, a sink with toiletries, and a towel rack.

Grand Premier Twin Room with Balcony

  • City view
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
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A room with a round table, a white vase with a plant, a sofa, and large windows with a view of buildings and mountains.
A double bed with a neutral color scheme, a wooden nightstand, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Heritage Grand Premier Twin Room

  • City view
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
Two white towels hanging on a hook against a beige wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a small table with a vase, and a chair.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a vase, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A hotel room with a bed, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Heritage Grand Premier King Room

  • City view
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Two white towels hanging on a hook against a beige wall.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A tray with a bottle of Silent wine, a bottle of olive oil, a corkscrew, a knife, a fork, and a napkin with the text 'Imperial Hotel.'
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a large mirror, a sink with toiletries, and a towel rack.

Junior Suite King

  • City view
  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with white linens, bedside lamps, and a nightstand with a phone and a small clock.

Junior Suite King with Balcony

  • City view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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Heritage Junior Suite Twin

  • City view
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
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A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a chair, a lamp, and a view of traditional architecture outside the window.
A hotel room with a round table, two chairs, a lamp, a framed picture, a window with a view of the sea, and a curtain.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, bedside table, lamp, and a view of greenery through the windows.

Heritage Junior Suite King

  • City view
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Two white towels hanging on a hook against a beige wall.
A modern hotel room with a green carpet, a sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.
A tray with a bottle of Silent wine, a bottle of olive oil, a corkscrew, a knife, a fork, and a napkin with the text 'Imperial Hotel.'
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a large mirror, a sink with toiletries, and a towel rack.

Heritage Junior Suite Twin with Balcony

  • City view
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a wall-mounted lamp.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, and a nightstand.
A hotel room with a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

Suite Twin

  • City view
  • 101 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
Two white towels hanging on a hook against a beige wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden panel wall, bedside lamps, and a nightstand with a clock and phone.
A tray with a bottle of Silent wine, a bottle of olive oil, a corkscrew, a knife, a fork, and a napkin with the text 'Imperial Hotel.'
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a large mirror, a sink with toiletries, and a towel rack.

Grand Premier Twin Room(Accessible)

  • City view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
Two white towels hanging on a hook against a beige wall.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with a view of buildings.
A hotel room with a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a lamp.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with a view, and a plant.

Suite King

  • City view
  • 103 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Two white towels hanging on a hook against a beige wall.
A hotel room with a green carpet, two armchairs, a sofa, a round coffee table, and a bed in the background.
A tray with a bottle of Silent wine, a bottle of olive oil, a corkscrew, a knife, a fork, and a napkin with the text 'Imperial Hotel.'
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a large mirror, a sink with toiletries, and a towel rack.

Yasaka Suite

  • City view
  • 103 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
Two white towels hanging on a hook against a beige wall.
A modern living room with a city view, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A tray with a bottle of Silent wine, a bottle of olive oil, a corkscrew, a knife, a fork, and a napkin with the text 'Imperial Hotel.'
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a large mirror, a sink with toiletries, and a towel rack.

Penthouse Suite

  • City view
  • 95 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
570-289 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0074

What's nearby

  • Kenninji Temple - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gion Corner - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nishiki Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 65 min drive
  • Gion-shijo Station - 7 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 10 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 13 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 13 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 15 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪喫茶 花見小路 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ぎをん 丸梅 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪翠雲苑 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪祇をん 豆寅 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪加加阿365 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

  • When you stay at Imperial Hotel, Kyoto, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Kenninji Temple and Gion Corner. Guests can be pampered with spa services at the spa, and フランス料理 練, one of 2 restaurants, serves French cuisine. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 bars/lounges, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Sanjo Keihan Station is 13 minutes away.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 55 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Uncovered onsite self parking (JPY 5000 per night)
    • Onsite parking limited

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Shopping

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Mosquito nets
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 55
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Turndown service

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Spa

SPA has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Dining

フランス料理 練 - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in French cuisine. Open select days.
オールデイダイニング 弥栄 - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
オールドインペリアルバー - Onsite bar. Open daily.
ザ ルーフトップ（ご宿泊者様限定） - Onsite rooftop bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: JPY 30000 per accommodation, per night

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 7500 for adults and JPY 7500 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for JPY 25300.0 per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs JPY 5000 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Imperial Hotel, Kyoto?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Imperial Hotel, Kyoto?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Imperial Hotel, Kyoto?

Yes. Self parking costs JPY 5000 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Imperial Hotel, Kyoto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Imperial Hotel, Kyoto and nearby?

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto has 2 bars and a spa, as well as an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Imperial Hotel, Kyoto?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring French cuisine.

What's the area around Imperial Hotel, Kyoto like?

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto is in Gion, a short 7-minute walk from Gion-shijo Station and 16 minutes' walk from Kiyomizu Temple.

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