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Kyoto Brighton HotelvsHotel Granvia Kyoto
Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Granvia Kyoto ranks significantly higher than Kyoto Brighton Hotel. Hotel Granvia Kyoto comes in at 90 with accolades from 8 reviews such as Frommer's, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
Insight Guides
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Oyster
Michelin Guide
Jetsetter
330 Shiteicho, Nakadachiuri, Shinmachi-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 602-8071
From $164/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Insight Guides "Graceful, well decorated rooms in an up-market hotel near the Imperial Palace. Easy access to sightseeing areas from nearby Imadegawa subway station."
Fodor's "One of the city's best hotels, the Kyoto Brighton has an elegant design sense and thorough dedication to good hospitality." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Brighton is a large hotel located on the west side of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, something of an out-of-the-way location." Full review
Time Out "Once the most dated of Kyoto's top-end hotels, the Brighton was given a much-needed makeover in 2010 that finally brought it up to speed with the local competition." Full review
Oyster4.0
"Located in a residential area of Kyoto, the four-pearl Kyoto Brighton Hotel is stylish and spotless, with 182 guest rooms." Full review
Michelin Guide "You’ll find this well-run hotel in a quiet, scenic area near the Kyoto Imperial Palace."
Jetsetter "Classy crash pad with a rooftop pool and terrace within walking distance of Kyoto's imperial palace." Full review
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Concierge Fodor's Time Out
Star Service Michelin Guide Oyster
The Telegraph
Frommer's Lonely Planet
901 Higashi Shiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8216
From $78/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "If you've only got a night or two in Kyoto, there's nothing as convenient as the 535-room Western-style Granvia, which sits, literally, on top of Kyoto Station."
Fodor's "A fusion of ultramodern design with traditional Japanese style is what you'll find at this popular hotel above Kyoto Station." Full review
Time Out "The Granvia has one great advantage to brag about, over other hotels: most of the city’s buses, trains and subways stop only a few metres away from its front door." Full review
Star Service "The hotel itself rises 15 stories, with its lobby sheltered under an abstract geodesic skylight and stilted over a shopping arcade." Full review
Michelin Guide "The many banquet rooms and restaurants make this a popular hotel, which is linked directly to Kyoto Station." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Hotel Granvia Kyoto gains its four-pearl status from its sheer size with 596 rooms and 11 restaurants and bars." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"It helps that Kyoto’s largest hotel is also connected to Kyoto Station, allowing for easy access to every train and bus in the city." Full review
Frommer's "This hotel boasts Kyoto's most convenient location for travelers arriving by train: It's right atop the futuristic-looking Kyoto Station." Full review
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If you can, avoid the least expensive rooms -- they have rather unexciting views of the station's glass roof.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Imagine being able to step out of bed and straight into the shinkansen (bullet train)." Full review
