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Ace Hotel Kyoto

FAR EAST, Japan, Kyoto

Housed partly in the former Kyoto Central Telephone Office building, Ace Hotel Kyoto brings a creative, design-forward energy to the city with 213 rooms . Room types range from Standard King and Twin rooms with TEAC turntables and window seats to the expansive Tatami Suite with four tatami futons and a private bar . Historic King and Twin rooms feature double vanities in the renovated telephone building, while Deluxe rooms offer city views or private balconies . Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, a fitness center, on-site dining, room service, and rentable bikes .

Family Offer

Couples Offer

Hotel Overview

  • Room Only (Breakfast available – options include à la carte, continental, and American; breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee)
  • Standard King
  • Standard Twin
  • Deluxe King
  • Deluxe Twin (with private balcony)
  • Historic King
  • Historic Twin
  • Tatami Suite (features four tatami futons and a private bar)
  • Loft Suite (features two double beds and a separate dining/bar/living area)
  • Ace Suite (features a king bed)
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Seating area
  • Desk
  • In-room safe
  • Private bathroom with bidet, bathrobes, slippers, and free toiletries
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle and refrigerator
  • City view (in some rooms)
  • TEAC turntable and Tivoli radio
  • Window seats
  • Japanese soaking tub (in Standard Twin)
  • Fitness centre (24-hour, available for guests 16 years and above)
  • Garden and terrace
  • Free bicycle rental
  • Temporary art galleries

3 restaurants:

  • Mr. Maurice’s Italian (Italian-American, rooftop, pasta, wood-fired pizza; open for brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktail hour)
  • PIOPIKO Bar & Taco Lounge (Mexican-American tacos and tostadas; open for lunch and dinner)
  • KOSA (Modern Japanese steakhouse; open for lunch, dinner, and high tea)
  • Bar/lounge
  • Stumptown Coffee Roasters (Japan’s first outpost; open daily 7:00–19:00)
  • Room service (available 11:30–21:30)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge service
  • ATM on site
  • Currency exchange
  • Laundry service
  • Pet-friendly (dogs only, up to 15 kg, fees apply)
  • Category: 5-star, Luxury, Boutique
  • Style: Modern design boutique hotel blending East and West, located within the ShinPuhkan complex (supervised by Kengo Kuma)
  • Number of Rooms: 213
  • Check-in: 15:00–24:00
  • Check-out: 12:00
  • Minimum Age: No age restriction mentioned for check-in (fitness centre is 16+)
  • Pets: Dogs allowed (up to 15 kg). Rabies vaccination certificate required at check-in. Dogs must be carried or leashed in lobby. Dogs welcome at Stumptown and rooftop bar.
  • Child Policy: Children up to 12 years old stay free when sharing existing bedding (meals charged separately). Rental items include baby crib (not for children who can stand), bed guard, step stool, infant bathtub, potty, and diaper pail (limited availability).
  • Best For: Couples, design enthusiasts, pet owners, travellers seeking a central, trendy base with excellent transport links
  • Approximate Flight Time from UK: 12-14 hours (direct to Osaka) + transfer to Kyoto
  • Time Difference: GMT+9 (no daylight saving)

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