APA HOTEL KYOTO GION EXCELLENT, Kyoto – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent offers 154 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators, LCD TVs with BBC News channels, and free video-on-demand programs. All rooms include free WiFi, electric kettles for hot beverages, yukata robes, and bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, electronic bidet toilets, and complimentary toiletries. Room types range from single to quadruple occupancy, some featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and cookware.
Dining & Refreshments
The Morning Farm restaurant serves Japanese and Western-style buffet breakfast with over 30 dishes from 7:00-9:30 AM. Starbucks Coffee operates on the ground floor from 8:00 AM-10:00 PM. BAR Gion in the basement offers evening drinks. Guests enjoy free variety of hot and cold coffees from in-room Dolce Gusto capsule machines. Spring water from Mount Fuji is served as a welcome drink upon arrival.
Location & Accessibility
Located in the Gion district, known for traditional architecture and geisha culture, the hotel is a 4-minute walk from Shijo Station. Nearby attractions include Yasaka Shrine, Gion Corner, Nishiki Market (13-minute walk), Kiyomizu-dera Temple (20-minute walk), and Maruyama Park. The hotel is 14 minutes from Kyoto Station and 1h50m from Kansai International Airport via public transport.
Hotel Facilities & Services
The hotel provides free WiFi throughout, 2 laptop computers for rental at the 24-hour front desk, fax and copy services for business travelers, and computers with internet access in the lobby. The lobby features APA original essential oil diffusers and an automated external defibrillator. Express checkout is available using the card key drop system. Relaxation Beahagu offers in-room and clinic treatments including hair removal services.
Cultural Experience Opportunities
Guests can rent traditional period-style garments at Studio Shiki nearby for men, women, and children. The hotel is surrounded by cultural sites including the Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto Shijo Minami-za theatre, and Gion Kobu Kaburenjo theatre. Evening strolls through the preserved traditional streets of Gion provide authentic Kyoto atmosphere. The path to Kiyomizu-dera Temple offers shopping opportunities alongside the historic approach.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Back massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Trouser press
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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