"The hotel offers also a nice large bath and a small but pleasant bar."
sanji from Europe
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"Free Shuttle to Kyoto station was very convenient."
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Rooms & Accommodations
The hotel offers double, twin, and triple rooms, plus the Celestine Higashiyama junior suite with separate living and bedroom. All rooms include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, an electric kettle, a safe deposit box, and a private bathroom with a bath, shower, and free toiletries. The design incorporates soft light through Japanese paper and views of the inner garden with seasonal plants.
Dining at Yasaka Endo
The onsite Japanese restaurant Yasaka Endo serves traditional kaiseki cuisine, tempura lunchboxes, and dashi-shabu with seasonal pairings like sea bream and bamboo shoots in spring or tilefish and turnip in winter. Breakfast includes shrimp tempura rice balls, yuba tofu, and dashi rolled egg omelet. The restaurant has 38 tables with views of a shoin-zukuri inspired stage and occasional maiko performances.
Leisure & Facilities
Guests have access to a large public bath with a communal shower area and hot bathing pool, open until 2am and segregated by gender. A guest lounge offers complimentary coffee, tea, juice, and snacks from 1 PM to 6 PM. The lobby and corridors overlook a garden that reflects the scenery of Higashiyama.
Location & Transportation
The hotel is located in Gion, steps from Kennin-ji Temple (0.3 km) and Maruyama Park (1 km). It is 1.5 km from Shoren-in and Nishiki Market, 2 km from Nijo Castle and Nishi-Hongan-ji, and 3.5 km from Fushimi Inari Shrine. Itami Airport is 50 km away, and the hotel is 2 km from Karasuma.
Services & Amenities
Staff provide seated check-in with tea and advice on local restaurants. Room service orders placed by 10 AM are delivered after 5 PM. The guest lounge and public bath are complimentary during operating hours. The concept 'surprise in simplicity' extends to thoughtful amenities and design details throughout the hotel.
“In my opinion, this hotel excels with its remarkably attentive staff and prime Gion location; the personalized service, especially from the concierge, appears truly exceptional. That said, some experiences, like the limited happy hour and in-room amenities issues, suggest occasional inconsistencies. Overall, it seems a solid choice for those prioritizing location and attentive care.”
Grace WhitmanContent & Editorial Director at Familyhotels
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Choose from a variety of room types
Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Deluxe Twin Room Sofa Bed Non-Smoking
2 persons
34 m²
2 Single beds
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Junior Suite Twin Celestine Yasaka Non-Smoking
2 persons
61 m²
Shower
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Moderate Queen Room Non-Smoking
2 persons
26 m²
Shower
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Superior Queen Room Non-Smoking
2 persons
28 m²
1 King-size bed
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Facilities
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General
Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Guest Parking
Electric kettle
Services
Free shuttle service
Room service
Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
Restaurant
Business
Fax/Photocopying
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Trouser press
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Self-catering
Electric kettle
Media
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
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Dining Onsite
Experience the rich culinary heritage of Kyoto at 八坂圓堂 THE CELESTINE KYOTO GION, where time-honored Japanese cuisine meets innovative flair. Guests can indulge in elegantly crafted meals inspired by seasonal ingredients, all served in a beautifully designed space that highlights the cultural essence of the region.
八坂圓堂 THE CELESTINE KYOTO GION
Japanese kaiseki and tempura
Ambiance
Set within view of a shoin-zukuri inspired stage, the restaurant features 38 tables in a serene atmosphere, drawing on the tranquility of nearby Kennin-ji, one of Japan's oldest Zen temples.
Key Offerings
A luxurious breakfast experience includes shrimp tempura rice balls, yuba tofu, and dashi rolled egg omelet, alongside seasonal appetizers, udon noodles, or zosui rice soup to conclude.