The Celestine Kyoto Gion Hotel  

In Kyoto’s historic Gion district, a short drive from Kiyomizu-dera, Kawaramachi and Yasaka Shrine. This Gion hotel sits roughly 3 km from the city center and puts classic Kyoto wandering within easy reach.

Garden views and modern Japanese touches meet in 157 air-conditioned rooms. Expect in-room fridges and minibars (some complimentary items), 40-inch flat-screen TVs, separate tubs and showers with bidets, plus slippers and bathrobes in select rooms. The property earned a spot in the MICHELIN Key Hotel Selection 2024.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet, concierge service and a 24-hour front desk keep things easy. There’s an on-site restaurant and bar, limited-hours room service, dry cleaning/laundry and a massage room, plus wheelchair access. Free train station pick-up and on-site self-parking (fees apply) are available — wake up to garden-view mornings.

Conference hall and meeting facilities are on hand, with complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet throughout the hotel.

Enjoy meals at the hotel restaurant and cocktails at the bar/lounge. Room service is offered during limited hours for late arrivals or relaxed nights in.