About Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Hotel Granvia Kyoto is built into the JR Kyoto Station building, so trains, subway and city buses are just an elevator ride away. It opened in 1997 and has 541 rooms.
What sets it apart is its location: you can step off the airport train and be in your room within minutes. It suits families, first-time visitors and travelers planning day trips to Nara, Osaka or Hiroshima.
At a glance
Highlights
- Inside JR Kyoto Station
- Haruka train to KIX downstairs
- 541 rooms
- Indoor pool
- 15th-floor restaurants
Amenities
Rooms and suites
- 541 rooms on the upper floors of Kyoto Station
- Some rooms with city views
- Non-smoking rooms
- Rooms for families, with children 6 and under staying free using existing bedding
Restaurants and bars
The hotel is not all-inclusive. Breakfast is charged unless it is part of your rate.
- Le Temps: all-day café restaurant with buffets
- Ukihashi: Japanese restaurant
- Gozanbo: teppanyaki on the 15th floor
- Cotociel: dining with city views on the 15th floor
- Lobby Lounge Grand Jour: cakes, light meals and afternoon tea
Beach, pools and spa
There is no beach. The hotel has an indoor pool, a sauna and a health club, and use of them is charged per person per day. There is no spa.
Activities and entertainment
The hotel is a base for exploring rather than a destination in itself. Kyoto Station has shops, food courts and the Kyoto Tower nearby, and day trips by train are easy.
Who it’s best for
- Best for: families, first-time visitors and travelers who want the easiest possible access to trains.
- Consider another resort if: you want a quiet, traditional setting near the temples. Try Park Hyatt Kyoto in Higashiyama instead.
Getting there from Kansai International Airport
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is about 80 minutes away by car. The Haruka limited express train runs from KIX directly to Kyoto Station, below the hotel, in about 75 minutes. Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) is about 50 minutes away. The hotel does not offer an airport shuttle.
Book a private transfer in advance so a driver meets you at arrivals and takes you straight to the hotel, without carrying luggage on a busy train.
Good to know
- Parking is charged and has height limits
- Use of the pool and gym is charged
- Up to 2 children aged 6 and under stay free using existing bedding
- Kyoto charges a city tax per person per night
Location of Hotel Granvia Kyoto
FAQ about Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Where is Hotel Granvia Kyoto?
Inside the JR Kyoto Station building.
How many rooms does it have?
541 rooms.
Does it have a pool?
Yes. There is an indoor pool, and use of it is charged per person per day.
Is there a spa?
No. There is a sauna and a health club.
Is it good for families?
Yes. Up to 2 children aged 6 and under stay free using existing bedding.
Is it all-inclusive?
No. Meals are charged separately unless included in your rate.
How do I get there from Kansai Airport by train?
Take the Haruka limited express to Kyoto Station, about 75 minutes.
How far is Kansai International Airport by car?
About 80 minutes.
Is there an airport shuttle?
No. Book a private transfer in advance.
Is parking available?
Yes. Parking is charged and has height limits.
