DoubleTree By Hilton Kyoto Station
Higashikujo Nishiiwamotocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto
Vibe
Calligraphy brushstrokes flow across the lobby ceiling, leading past an ikebana-inspired sculpture toward a lounge lined with Kyoto tiles.
“Streamlined station commons”
Ceiling calligraphy brushstroke artwork, ikebana sculptures, and decorative local tiles furnish the lobby and lounge.
Breakfast features Kyoto obanzai dishes alongside Saikyo miso burgers and tatami-floored suites on upper levels.
Grove Lounge pours evening craft drinks while the top-floor lounge overlooks passing Tokaido Shinkansen trains.
In Minami Ward, a five-minute walk from Kyoto Station's Hachijo Exit and bullet trains.
Rooms
Upper-floor suites integrate traditional tatami flooring with Western beds, while guest bathrooms feature deep soaking tubs for evening unwinding.
Backstory
Previously the Daiwa Royal Hotel Grande, the building was refurbished in 2024 around themes of traditional Kyoto craft.
Eat & drink
Harvest Kitchen serves morning obanzai and Saikyo miso smash burgers, while Grove Lounge pours local craft sake in the lobby.
The neighborhood
Set in Minami Ward, the front entrance is a five-minute walk from Kyoto Station's Hachijo Exit and bullet train connections.
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