The Junei Hotel Kyoto Imperial Palace West

★★★★3-14 Higashi-Horikawa Street ShimochojyaView map

About this hotel

THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West is a small luxury hotel situated in a prime Kyoto location, designed around the concept of "comfort that satisfies the five senses." Awarded 3 Pavilions by the Michelin Guide Osaka & Kyoto for two consecutive years since its Grand Opening in 2017, the hotel offers premium service and an ambiance that blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern flair. Its design is inspired by "Kyo-machiya" (traditional Kyoto-style wooden townhouses), showcasing materials crafted using Kyoto's traditional skills.

The hotel features 8 individually decorated guestrooms, each providing approximately 50㎡ of elegant Japanese-style space for relaxation. Rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with Tempur-Pedic beds with down comforters, a desk, wardrobe, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, kettle, safety deposit box, bottled water, and coffee/tea making facilities. Private bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, deep soaking bathtubs, rainfall showerheads, bidets, hair dryers, toiletries, and bathrobes.

Guests can enjoy a traditional Japanese breakfast prepared by a long-established caterer, served in-room as part of an inclusive plan. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, concierge services, luggage storage, and on-site parking. For relaxation, guests can indulge in massages or use the hot tub. The hotel also offers taxi services, ticket assistance, and daily housekeeping. Smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the property.

THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West is conveniently located near several key attractions. It is 0.8 km from Seimei-Jinja Shrine, 0.9 km from Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, and 1 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace. Nijō Castle is 1.1 km away, while Kyoto International Manga Museum and Sanjo Street are both within 1.6 km. Other nearby points of interest include Kitano Tenmangū (2.1 km), Nishiki Market (2.7 km), and Kinkaku-ji Temple (4.1 km). Itami Airport (ITM) is 46 km away, and Kansai International Airport (KIX), the preferred airport, is 99.1 km away.

Facilities & services

  • 24 HOUR CHECK IN
  • AIR CONDITIONING
  • AIRPORT SHUTTLE AVAILABLE (SURCHARGE APPLIES)
  • BABYSITTING SERVICES
  • POST/COURIER SERVICES
  • BICYCLE RENTALS
  • BREAKFAST IN THE ROOM
  • CAR PARKING - ONSITE PAID
  • CASHLESS PAYMENT AVAILABLE
  • CCTV/SECURITY
  • COMPLIMENTARY IN-ROOM COFFEE OR TEA
  • COMPLIMENTARY WIFI ACCESS
  • CONCIERGE
  • DOCTOR ON CALL
  • ENTERTAINMENT AREA
  • EXPRESS CHECK-IN
  • EXPRESS CHECK-OUT
  • FREE ICE AVAILABLE
  • FREE WIFI
  • HIGH SPEED INTERNET
  • HOUSEKEEPING-DAILY
  • KETTLE
  • MEAL SERVICES
  • MULTILINGUAL STAFF
  • PAYABLE WIFI
  • SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX
  • Concierge
  • Car Parking - Onsite Paid
  • Air Conditioning
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Multilingual Staff
  • Doctor on call
  • High Speed Internet
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Housekeeping-daily
  • Free Ice available
  • Complimentary in-room coffee or tea
  • Complimentary WiFi access

Getting there & nearby

  • AirportKansai International Airport80 km / 150 min
  • AirportOsaka Itami Airport39 km / 58 min
  • RailNijoStation1.5 km / 10 min
  • RailKyoto Station15 min
  • SubwayMarutamachi1 km / 15 min
  • SubwayKyoto station20 min
  • PortMaizuru60 km / 150 min

Nearby places

  • Kawaramachi
  • Nishiki Market
  • Ryosokuin
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine
  • Tofukuji Temple
  • Kyoto Racecourse
  • Nintendo World Headquarters
  • Fushimi Castle
  • Daigoji Temple
  • Mt. Hiei

Hotel information

Name
The Junei Hotel Kyoto Imperial Palace West
Address
3-14 Higashi-Horikawa Street Shimochojya 602-8056
Destination
Kyoto, Japan
Star rating
4-star
Check-in
15:00
Check-out
11:00
Minimum check-in age
18+

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