The Palace Side Hotel

In central Kyoto, minutes from the Kyoto Imperial Palace and Sento Imperial Palace. Walkable to Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu Temple and the Kyoto International Manga Museum. A city-center base for exploring Marutamachi and downtown Kyoto.

120 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Private bathrooms often feature shower/tub combinations and bidets; rooms include slippers and warm décor, with amenities varying by room category. Staff assist in English and Japanese.

On-site restaurant and bar/lounge plus a massage room for post-walk recovery. Wired and wireless internet keeps you connected; elevator access, laundry and dry-cleaning, and safe-deposit boxes are available. Self-parking is onsite for a fee—wake up to city-view mornings and a cup of coffee at your window.

Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet and a lobby computer station. Complimentary newspapers and concierge services help with quick business needs and event planning.

A restaurant serves guests on-site and a bar/lounge is available for drinks. Buffet breakfasts are offered daily for a fee.