Skyline bathhouse waystation
An airy open lobby transitions from daytime barista espresso to evening craft beers, offering an easy base for travelers in Shimogyo.
What it’s good at
Listed
Thirteenth-floor communal indoor bathhouse framing panoramic skyline views toward Kyoto Tower alongside an on-site fitness room.
Listed
Ground-floor lobby cafe and bar serving morning espresso before transitioning to evening craft beers and light snacks.
Listed
Morning buffet spreads featuring seasonal Kyoto specialties, regional soups, and matcha drinks alongside international breakfast staples.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Situated steps from Gojo Subway Station in Shimogyo Ward, the hotel puts Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and Kyoto Station within easy walking distance.
The rooms
Simple and quiet rooms come equipped with Japanese nightwear, electric kettles, and streaming-capable screens for restful evenings off the road.
The bathhouse
A curved stone soaking pool sits on the thirteenth floor, looking out across the Kyoto skyline toward the mountains.
At the table
Herringbone wood floors line the dining room, where breakfast buffets serve regional Kyoto soups and seasonal dishes.
How it began
Refurbished from the former Aranvert Hotel, the property marks the brand's return to Kyoto, where Japan's first Holiday Inn opened in 1973.
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Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo Hotel
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Gold
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
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Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.