Kyoto Hotel Okura

Originally built in the 1880s but recently modernized and expanded, the Kyoto Hotel Okura offers a convenient central location near businesses, shops, and historic attractions. Many popular destinations are within easy distance, and a subway station is adjacent. Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle are both within 2 km (1.25 miles). The hotel prides itself on friendly, expert service, including a top-notch concierge staff.

Dining highlights include the Tokiwa steakhouse, located on the top floor with panoramic city views; Irifune, showcasing Kyoto cuisine; and Orrizonte, serving buffets and cocktails. The hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, a 20-meter indoor pool for guests 18 and over (surcharge), a shopping arcade, a hair salon, spa services, currency exchange, Internet point, and free parking with Limited availability (parking height restrictions may apply). A 24-hour business center is available as well.

• 24-hour front desk 
• Babysitting or childcare (surcharge) 
• Total number of rooms - 322 
• Number of floors - 17 
• Bar/lounge 
• Coffee shop or café 
• Concierge services 
• Dry cleaning/laundry service 
• Elevator/lift 
• Fitness facilities 
• Gift shops or newsstand 
• Hair salon 

• Free WiFi 
• Free wired high-speed Internet 
• Luggage storage 
• Designated smoking areas 
• Laundry facilities 
• Limo or Town Car service available 
• Multilingual staff 
• Parking (limited spaces) 
• Porter/bellhop 
• Number of restaurants - 6 
• 24-hour business center 
• Sauna 
• Shopping on site 
• Spa services on site 
• Steam room 
• Indoor pool 
• Breakfast available (surcharge) 
• Wedding services 
• Safe-deposit box at front desk 

• Indoor pool  
• Free Wi-Fi  
• Laundry facilities  
• Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)  
• In-room childcare (surcharge)  
• Refrigerator  

• Premium bedding 
• Blackout drapes/curtains 
• Air conditioning 
• In-room climate control (air conditioning) 
• Free weekday newspaper 
• Phone 
• Refrigerator 
• Minibar 
• Coffee/tea maker 
• Daily housekeeping 
• Private bathroom 
• Bathrobes 

• Free toiletries 
• Hair dryer 
• In-room massage available 
• Slippers 
• Shower only 
• In-room childcare (surcharge) 
• Iron/ironing board (on request) 
• In-room safe 
• Television 
• Desk 
• Free WiFi 
• Down comforter 
• Free wired high-speed Internet 
• Room service (limited hours) 

Pittoresque - Contemporary French cuisine in elegant setting. Located on top floor, with views of Higashiyama Mountains. Seasonal specialties, wine cellar. Lunch and dinner.

Tokiwa - Steaks, fresh seafood, Kyoto vegetables. Located on top floor, with panoramic city views. Lunch and dinner.

Irifune - Kyoto cuisine. Views of traditional Japanese garden. Choise of Western-style tables or Japanese tatami mats. Sushi bar and tea room. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Belcanto - International cuisine with French and Italian accents. Relaxed setting. Lunch and dinner.

Toh Lee - Chinese cuisine served in a tranquil setting with a waterfall. Lunch and dinner.

Orrizonte - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets. Cocktails. Mountain views. Cover charge at night.

Cafe Neuve - Lunch with desserts. Casual setting.

Lec Court - Café open from early morning till late evening.

Chippendale - Sophisticated, British-inspired setting for cocktails and conversation. Open evenings.

The Kyoto Hotel Okura has a 20-meter (65 foot) indoor pool for guests aged 18 years and over. A surcharge applies for use, and the facility is closed on Mondays.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby 

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.

Children 6 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.