Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Kenninji Temple

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In-room safe, free WiFi
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Indoor pool
Room service - dining
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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570-289 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0074
  • Place, Kenninji Temple
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gion Corner
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

North Wing Premier King Room

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

North Wing Grand Premier Twin Room

  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

North Wing Grand Premier King Room

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Twin Room

  • City view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premier King Room

  • City view
  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Heritage Premier Twin Room

  • City view
  • 614 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Heritage Premier King Room

  • City view
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Heritage Premier King Room with Balcony

  • City view
  • 571 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Premier Twin Room

  • City view
  • 614 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Grand Premier King Room

  • City view
  • 614 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Premier Twin Room with Balcony

  • City view
  • 689 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Heritage Grand Premier Twin Room

  • City view
  • 667 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Heritage Grand Premier King Room

  • City view
  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite King

  • City view
  • 786 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite King with Balcony

  • City view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Heritage Junior Suite Twin

  • City view
  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Heritage Junior Suite King

  • City view
  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Heritage Junior Suite Twin with Balcony

  • City view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite Twin

  • City view
  • 1087 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Grand Premier Twin Room(Accessible)

  • City view
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite King

  • City view
  • 1109 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Yasaka Suite

  • City view
  • 1109 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Penthouse Suite

  • City view
  • 1023 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Gion stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Gion hotel, you'll find Kenninji Temple and Yasaka Shrine. Also, Kawaramachi Street is within half a mile (1 km) and Nishiki Market is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kenninji Temple - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gion Corner - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gion Shirakawa Area - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 7 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 13 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ギオンコーナー(Gion Corner) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪味ふくしま - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪祇園うえもり - ‬3 min walk
  • Yasaka
  • ‪喫茶 花見小路 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

4.5-star luxury hotel near Kenninji Temple
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto offers its guests a full-service spa and an indoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The luxury Imperial Hotel, Kyoto also features spa services, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Kyoto hotel.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto offers 55 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (JPY 5,000 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: JPY 7,500 for adults and JPY 7,500 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (55 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 25300.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: JPY 30000 per accommodation, per night
  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately JPY 7500 for adults and JPY 7500 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: JPY 5000 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 25300.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Imperial Hotel, Kyoto to the airport?

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto is 28.8 mi (65-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Imperial Hotel, Kyoto?

As of Apr 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Imperial Hotel, Kyoto on May 7, 2026 start from $1,053, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Imperial Hotel, Kyoto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Imperial Hotel, Kyoto.

Does Imperial Hotel, Kyoto offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Imperial Hotel, Kyoto, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 7500 for adults and JPY 7500 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Imperial Hotel, Kyoto?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Imperial Hotel, Kyoto?

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

Is there free parking at Imperial Hotel, Kyoto?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for JPY 5000 per night.

Does Imperial Hotel, Kyoto have a pool?

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto features an indoor pool.

Does Imperial Hotel, Kyoto have a restaurant?

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto is home to フランス料理 練, which features French cuisine.

Does Imperial Hotel, Kyoto have a spa?

Yes, this hotel has a spa.

How close is Imperial Hotel, Kyoto to downtown Kyoto?

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto is 0.8 mi away from Kyoto.

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Enkeleda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the top 20 hotels I stayed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yoshinobu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
使っていない
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026