Located at the intersection of Shijo and Karasuma streets, in the heart of Kyoto downtown, the hotel has won the hearts of visitors through its unrivalled access and the welcoming, conscientious service offered by the Kyoto Hotel group. The Karasuma Kyoto Hotel has a number of outstanding features. Located at the intersection of Shijo and Karasuma streets, convenient for both sightseeing and business, the hotel has 494 beds in 255 rooms. These include Japanese-style rooms with tatami flooring, which are rare in city-center hotels. All rooms offer fiber-optic broadband and full Internet connection free of charge. Computers are not available, so please bring your own laptop if you wish to enjoy Internet access. A free Internet space is also available next to the reception desk. The Karasuma Kyoto Hotel directly operates two restaurants and a bar. The Susuhori Japanese restaurant offers an easy way to enjoy Kyoto cuisine; the buffet is popular at the Toh-Lee Chinese restaurant; and the Bar Anchor stocks some fine single malts. -Access Information- Take the JR Haruka express train from Kansai International Airport to Kyoto Station(approx. 75 min). From Kyoto Station, take the subway Karasuma line to Shijo Station (approx. 3 min). and leave the station by South Exit 6. If coming by Hankyu Railway, get off at Hankyu Karasuma Station (West Exit 23). By car, the hotel is approximately one hour from Osaka International Airport.
