Apa Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent – A Favorite for Families in Kyoto
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent offers 154 air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, LCD TVs (including BBC News channels), and refrigerators. Each room includes an electric kettle, Dolce Gusto coffee maker with free hot and cold coffee capsules, and yukata robes. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, electronic bidet toilets, and complimentary toiletries. Rooms are equipped with APA Digital Information screens displaying hotel details and support screen-mirroring.
Dining Options
The hotel's restaurant, Morning Farm, serves a Japanese and Western-style buffet with over 30 dishes, open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (last order at 9:00 a.m.). Starbucks Coffee is located on the ground floor, operating from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. BAR Gion in the basement offers evening drinks. Spring water from Mount Fuji is served as a welcome drink upon arrival.
Location & Attractions
The hotel is in Kyoto's Gion district, a four-minute walk from Shijo Station. Nearby attractions include Yasaka Shrine, Nishiki Market (13-minute walk), Kiyomizu-dera Temple (20-minute walk), and Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine (25 minutes by train). Gion is known for traditional architecture, geisha culture, and Studio Shiki, where guests can rent period-style garments.
Leisure & Services
Guests can use the lobby's free WiFi, computers, and rental laptops. The hotel provides concierge services, automated external defibrillators, and express checkout. Relaxation Beahagu offers in-room and clinic treatments (from 11,000 yen for 60 minutes). Nearby, Hankyu Railway connects to Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, and Gion Corner provides cultural experiences.
Transport & Accessibility
The hotel is 14 minutes from Kyoto Station via JR Nara Line and Keihan Line (exit at Gion-shijo Station). Kansai International Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes away. Shijo Station (4-minute walk) provides subway access. The area is walkable, with Maruyama Park (0.5 km) and Kinkaku-ji (50 minutes by bus) nearby.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- No parking
- 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
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- 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