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The Screen Hotel

The Screen Hotel

Shimogoryomaecho, Nakagyo, Kyoto


Design Local Social
Central

Opened 2008   $$$

MICHELIN Guide

The Screen Hotel — vibe

Vibe

A quiet, gallery-like hideaway where traditional ryokan aesthetics meet bold contemporary design, drawing creative travelers who prefer intimate spaces.

“Bespoke designer curio”

Design

Thirteen bespoke rooms individually conceived by thirteen different Japanese and international contemporary designers.

Local

Crafts and motifs by Japanese creators reflecting Kyoto traditions across thirteen individualized guest sanctuaries.

Social

A compact lounge and seasonal terrace bar offering drinks for quiet evening conversations.

Central

Near Kyoto Imperial Palace and Teramachi Street by Kamo River

The Screen Hotel — rooms

Rooms

Thirteen distinct rooms were created by thirteen different designers, each interpreting Kyoto craft through bespoke furniture, varied textures, and unique layouts.

The Screen Hotel — backstory

Backstory

Opened in 2008, the property commissioned thirteen Japanese and international creators to individually shape every guest room as a distinct work of art.

The Screen Hotel — eat & drink

Eat & drink

An intimate lounge bar and an open-air seasonal rooftop terrace provide quiet settings for evening drinks away from the busy streets.

The neighborhood

Quiet residential streets put you a short stroll from Kyoto Imperial Palace gardens, Teramachi antique shops, and the banks of the Kamo River.

“Read our expert review of The Screen in Kyoto Prefecture, part of the MICHELIN Guide hotel selection.” 
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