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node hotel

node hotel

Toroyamacho, Nakagyo, Kyoto

Opened 2019   $$

“Art collector sanctuary”

Design Social
Central

MICHELIN Guide

node hotel — vibe

Vibe

Raw industrial concrete meets curated contemporary art in a gallery lounge that feels like a collector's private home.

“Art collector sanctuary”

Design

Industrial concrete spaces by Seiichiro Takeuchi showcase curated works by Gerhard Richter, Hiroshi Sugimoto, and Barry McGee.

Social

An all-day ground-floor gallery bar hosting bi-monthly art exhibitions beneath a six-meter living wall.

Local

A contemporary showcase of Kyoto lighting craft and regional farm-to-table dining in central Nakagyo.

Central

In Nakagyo Ward, a short walk from Shijo Station and Karasuma Station

node hotel — rooms

Rooms

Monochromatic rooms feature muted grey walls, minimalist lighting, and original contemporary artwork hanging directly above the bed.

node hotel — backstory

Backstory

Built in 2019, the hotel was designed to blend an industrial art gallery with a private residence.

node hotel — eat & drink

Eat & drink

The ground-floor gallery lounge serves local roast coffee by day and craft cocktails alongside seasonal small plates at night.

The neighborhood

Tucked into a quiet street in Nakagyo Ward, Shijo Station and Karasuma's central dining corridors are minutes away.

“Conceived as the home of an art collector, node hotel is a boutique retreat in Kyoto featuring contemporary art and minimal design.” 
MICHELIN Guide · Selected · 2024

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