The Hotel Kiyomizu Imperial Palace West  

In the heart of Kyoto, a city-center boutique hotel near Marutamachi. It’s a 15-minute walk to Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle; Kiyomizu Temple is about 3.3 miles away and Heian Shrine around 2 miles.

Small, boutique vibe with just five guestrooms and a cozy lobby fireplace. Rooms are warmly decorated and include refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, deep soaking bathtubs with separate showers, bathrobes, slippers and coffee/tea makers — some rooms offer city views.

On-site bar/lounge and a fireplace in the lobby. Complimentary Wi-Fi, safe-deposit boxes, in-room comforts like fridges and flat screens, and deep soaking tubs for slow mornings.

Complimentary wireless internet to keep you connected.

Continental breakfast served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee, plus a bar/lounge for drinks. In-room coffee/tea makers for early starts.