Hotel Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Located in Gion, Higashiyama with hostesses in colorful kimonos often sighted on the wooden Tatsumi Bridge, or amid upscale Japanese restaurants and boutiques on Hanamikoji Street and around a 10-minute walk from Sanjo Keihan tube station, the elegant Imperial Hotel, Kyoto features a sauna and an indoor pool. Boasting a location in close proximity to the fine and expansive kare-sansui Kennin-ji Garden, this 5-star hotel comprises 54 rooms and 2 restaurants.

The air-conditioned rooms at Imperial Hotel, Kyoto feature air conditioning along with a mini-bar, coffee and tea makers. The rooms also feature a private bathroom. The separate bedrooms are appointed with a wardrobe.

Gion Karyo serves Kappo dishes and lies right near this Kyoto hotel.

The property goes the extra mile to provide guests with fitness classes to help them stay fit. There is a fitness centre with a wide range of sports.

The Zen Temple of the Silver Pavilion lies 3.5 km away, and Sanjusangendo Temple is about 2 km from the hotel. The Imperial Hotel, is a mere 350 metres from Shijo Keihan-mae bus stop and fairly close to Hanamikoji Dori. The Zuiryusan Nanzen-ji is situated 10 minutes by car from this accommodation. Karasuma train station is nearby, merely 1.9 km away.