HOTEL ALZA KYOTO, Kyoto – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms with Kyoto Views
Hotel Alza Kyoto offers 21 individually furnished rooms with premium bedding and pillow menus. Some rooms feature views of the Kamo River, Kyomachiya traditional townhouses, or cherry blossom trees. All rooms include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, refrigerators, Nespresso machines, and high-tech toilets with bidet functions. Select rooms have spa baths, terraces, or sofa beds for additional guests.
Japanese Art Throughout
The hotel displays Edo period paintings by Kyoto-born artist Ito Jyakuchu at the entrance and mosaic glass art by an Italian artist. Traditional Japanese Ranma wood carvings and historical artifacts decorate the lobby and guest rooms. Each space combines modern Japanese furniture with traditional craftsmanship.
Gion District Location
Located at the corner of Kyoto's Gion district, the hotel is a 2-minute walk from Keihan Sanjo Station (Exit 2) and a 7-minute walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station (Exit 1A). It sits between Sanjo and Shijo bridges overlooking the Kamo River, within walking distance of Pontocho, Yasaka Shrine, and the Minamiza Kabuki theater. Kansai Airport is 50 km away, accessible via Express Haruka train to Kyoto Station followed by a 10-minute taxi ride.
Multilingual Guest Services
The 24-hour front desk staff speaks English, Chinese, Korean, Nepali, and Hindi. Services include concierge assistance, dry cleaning, laundry, and complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bicycle rentals are available at nearby Keihan Sanjo Station, and convenience stores (Seven Eleven, Family Mart) are within 170 meters.
Seasonal River Experiences
Guests can view Kawadoko dining decks along the Kamo River during summer months and cherry blossoms in spring from select rooms. The hotel overlooks the Daimonji mountain, site of Kyoto's Gozan Okuribi summer fire festival. Rooms on higher floors provide panoramic views of the river and traditional townhouses.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
