Ace Hotel Kyoto
Kurumayacho, Nakagyo, Kyoto
“East-West creative clubhouse”
MICHELIN Guide · Condé Nast Traveler
Vibe
Interlocked kigumi timber ceilings, Noguchi lamps, and Samiro Yunoki textiles frame a buzzing lobby filled with freelancers and Stumptown coffee.
“East-West creative clubhouse”
Kengo Kuma architecture, Commune interiors, kigumi timber ceilings, and custom Samiro Yunoki textiles.
Thoughtful homage through partnerships with fifty local artisans, Noguchi lighting, and regional craft details.
A lively lobby with Stumptown coffee, shared work tables, and rooftop cocktails at Mr. Maurice's.
At Karasuma Oike Station in ShinPuhKan, a short stroll from Nishiki Market and Kyoto Imperial Palace.
Rooms
Deep soaking tubs, custom Pendleton wool blankets, and TEAC turntables with curated vinyl collections anchor the warm, wood-lined spaces.
Backstory
The property integrates Tetsuro Yoshida’s red-brick 1926 telephone office with a new Kengo Kuma structure wrapped in machiya-inspired cedar louvers.
Eat & drink
Evenings center on wood-fired pizza and rooftop cocktails at Mr. Maurice’s, while PIOPIKO serves Alta California tacos on the second floor.
The neighborhood
Set within the ShinPuhKan complex above Karasuma Oike Station, the hotel sits a short stroll from Nishiki Market and the Imperial Palace.
“Commune and Kuma together were responsible for adapting Ace's aesthetic to Kyoto, paying tribute to this historic city...”
“It’s Kyoto, but not as you might expect—the first Ace hotel in Asia is a temple to contemporary creativity, freely fusing new generation craftsmanship with a sprinkling of Americana...”
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