The GrandWest Arashiyama
Hotel in Kyoto
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this hotel
Family-friendly Kyoto hotel in Arashiyama with a coffee shop
This smoke-free hotel features a coffee shop/cafe, free use of bicycles, and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a garden and multilingual staff.
The GrandWest Arashiyama offers 10 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.
This smoke-free hotel features a coffee shop/cafe, free use of bicycles, and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a garden and multilingual staff.
The GrandWest Arashiyama offers 10 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Kyoto
Available Rooms
Superior Family Room
Beds not specified • 560 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Family Room with Tatami Area
Beds not specified • 560 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Junior Suite
Beds not specified • 678 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Dining Suite
Beds not specified • 678 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
2.5
It was a pleasant stay; cleverly designed room to give a blend of English and Japanese styles with ample of space to roam for family of 4. Although location is further away from the tourist attractions, the hotel’s room was beautiful and very well-kept. Staffs were kind and genuinely welcoming (even hand-written welcome and goodbye cards!). My 2 young sons asked why did we only stay for 1 night when we were checking out.
2.5
It was a pleasant stay; cleverly designed room to give a blend of English and Japanese styles with ample of space to roam for family of 4. Although location is further away from the tourist attractions, the hotel’s room was beautiful and very well-kept. Staffs were kind and genuinely welcoming (even hand-written welcome and goodbye cards!). My 2 young sons asked why did we only stay for 1 night when we were checking out.
2.5
Our family of 3 stayed in a total of 5 different accommodations during our trip to Japan. This hotel was our unanimous favorite. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location was great for our needs (We wanted to be near the bamboo forest and the quiet area of Kyoto). The included breakfast is in a cafe that is below the rooms. This cafe had great food and drinks and also very friendly staff.
The room was very large and spacious. It had 3 separate areas for toilet, shower/wet room, and sink / mirror. Our view of the mountains and local area was amazing as well.
I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone that is staying in Kyoto.
2.5
Our family of 3 stayed in a total of 5 different accommodations during our trip to Japan. This hotel was our unanimous favorite. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location was great for our needs (We wanted to be near the bamboo forest and the quiet area of Kyoto). The included breakfast is in a cafe that is below the rooms. This cafe had great food and drinks and also very friendly staff.
The room was very large and spacious. It had 3 separate areas for toilet, shower/wet room, and sink / mirror. Our view of the mountains and local area was amazing as well.
I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone that is staying in Kyoto.
3.0
No elevator : (
3.0
No elevator : (
4.0
Great location for Arashiyama sightseeing, with a nearby bus station that can be used for connecting (no transfer needed) to Kyoto station or Kiuomizu-dela. Room is spacious and clean, toilet and shower/bathroom are very comfortable. Reason for 4 stars instead of 5: design for the beds is suboptimal- the wooden base/legs are short (so the bed is too low for me) and the corners are protruding (easy to kick them when you walk around and it is very painful if you kick). Another minor thing is the accessibility to the breakfast restaurant in downstairs -it would be nicer if it can be accessed from inside the building or through a covered entrance especially in rainy weather.
4.0
Great location for Arashiyama sightseeing, with a nearby bus station that can be used for connecting (no transfer needed) to Kyoto station or Kiuomizu-dela. Room is spacious and clean, toilet and shower/bathroom are very comfortable. Reason for 4 stars instead of 5: design for the beds is suboptimal- the wooden base/legs are short (so the bed is too low for me) and the corners are protruding (easy to kick them when you walk around and it is very painful if you kick). Another minor thing is the accessibility to the breakfast restaurant in downstairs -it would be nicer if it can be accessed from inside the building or through a covered entrance especially in rainy weather.
5.0
Spacious and clean room with two beds and mini kitchen area. Less than 10 minute walk from the Arashiyama train station and about 25 minute walk to bamboo forest. Property also has bikes available so we rode bikes to the train station by the bamboo forest and walked over. Breakfast was included and decent. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Need to hop on a train to get in order to get to Nishiki market and Pontocho area.
5.0
Spacious and clean room with two beds and mini kitchen area. Less than 10 minute walk from the Arashiyama train station and about 25 minute walk to bamboo forest. Property also has bikes available so we rode bikes to the train station by the bamboo forest and walked over. Breakfast was included and decent. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Need to hop on a train to get in order to get to Nishiki market and Pontocho area.
2.0
Location was ideal, close to shops and restaurants. Staff was friendly and helpful. There is no elevator available. The rooms are small and storage is limited. Also, not many power outlets to charge phones. Breakfast was included and it was fantastic. By far the best breakfasts we had during our vacations. Getting taxis and Uber was cumbersome. Overall it was a good experience. I would recommend it.
2.0
Location was ideal, close to shops and restaurants. Staff was friendly and helpful. There is no elevator available. The rooms are small and storage is limited. Also, not many power outlets to charge phones. Breakfast was included and it was fantastic. By far the best breakfasts we had during our vacations. Getting taxis and Uber was cumbersome. Overall it was a good experience. I would recommend it.
5.0
Great hotel. Loved our stay there!
2.5
The hotel provides such a great service from the day we check-in until the day we check-out. We loved the personal touch that the staffs showed throughout our stay. This is a great hotel to stay when you want to rest. The rooftop is a great addition as you can see the stars when the sky is clear. It's also a perfect base if you want to explore Arashiyama area early in the morning.
2.5
The hotel provides such a great service from the day we check-in until the day we check-out. We loved the personal touch that the staffs showed throughout our stay. This is a great hotel to stay when you want to rest. The rooftop is a great addition as you can see the stars when the sky is clear. It's also a perfect base if you want to explore Arashiyama area early in the morning.
5.0
We loved it!
What a great hotel - staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful. Breakfast included in the restaurant downstairs was excellent, loved the gourmet waffles!
And the room .. wow. It was very spacious and the layout and decor were beautifully minimalist. Also had sliding glass doors that opened onto a balcony.
We also enjoyed the rooftop patio with couches, tent and great views.
Very convenient to walk to from station and as easy walk to bridge/river.
I would gladly stay here again … absolutely loved it!!
5.0
We loved it!
What a great hotel - staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful. Breakfast included in the restaurant downstairs was excellent, loved the gourmet waffles!
And the room .. wow. It was very spacious and the layout and decor were beautifully minimalist. Also had sliding glass doors that opened onto a balcony.
We also enjoyed the rooftop patio with couches, tent and great views.
Very convenient to walk to from station and as easy walk to bridge/river.
I would gladly stay here again … absolutely loved it!!
2.5
Beautiful, functional design in excellent walkable location to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest path.
2.5
Beautiful, functional design in excellent walkable location to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest path.
5.0
Excellent
5.0
Excellent
5.0
The staff and location are amazing!
5.0
The staff and location are amazing!
5.0
Quiet and spacious room, the only thing that bother me was there was no elevator in the hotel. So we had to walk 3 floors to our room, as far as baggages, no worry, the friendly staff will help. Will choose to return.
5.0
Quiet and spacious room, the only thing that bother me was there was no elevator in the hotel. So we had to walk 3 floors to our room, as far as baggages, no worry, the friendly staff will help. Will choose to return.
5.0
This was our favorite hotel in 10 days around Japan. The room is spacious, super clean, modern and very comfortable. We loved being able to walk to the wonderful Arashiyama sites when the day tourists left. We had a beautiful view of the mountains and the staff is so friendly and helpful. We enjoyed free access to cold water bottles and coffee/tea and a delicious multi choice western style breakfast. The rooftop deck was enjoyable too. The beds are super comfortable.
This is a great option to be close to nature and away from busy Kyoto downtown.
5.0
This was our favorite hotel in 10 days around Japan. The room is spacious, super clean, modern and very comfortable. We loved being able to walk to the wonderful Arashiyama sites when the day tourists left. We had a beautiful view of the mountains and the staff is so friendly and helpful. We enjoyed free access to cold water bottles and coffee/tea and a delicious multi choice western style breakfast. The rooftop deck was enjoyable too. The beds are super comfortable.
This is a great option to be close to nature and away from busy Kyoto downtown.
5.0
I really like the boutique, upmarket, relaxing and comfortable environment of the entire property. I feel so relaxed every day when I am here, away from all the crowds.
5.0
I really like the boutique, upmarket, relaxing and comfortable environment of the entire property. I feel so relaxed every day when I am here, away from all the crowds.
5.0
Really enjoyed our family room, small hotel but nothing short of a major hotel. Bathroom was better than big hotels, only lacked elevators that was not a issue for us.
5.0
Really enjoyed our family room, small hotel but nothing short of a major hotel. Bathroom was better than big hotels, only lacked elevators that was not a issue for us.
5.0
This was a great location with outstanding staff. The room was huge and very comfortable. Lots of restaurants, shops and attractions all within walking distance. The breakfast was plentiful and very delicious.
5.0
This was a great location with outstanding staff. The room was huge and very comfortable. Lots of restaurants, shops and attractions all within walking distance. The breakfast was plentiful and very delicious.
4.0
Within walking distance to 岚山
4.0
Within walking distance to 岚山
5.0
Walking distance to tourist areas, and amazingly spacious compared to similar properties for family of 4. Beds were comfortable.
5.0
Walking distance to tourist areas, and amazingly spacious compared to similar properties for family of 4. Beds were comfortable.
5.0
I strongly recommend this hotel. The staff is incredible, they will do their best to help and make sure your stay is as relaxed as possible. And the room design though, a mix of modern with traditional Japanese architecture,
5.0
I strongly recommend this hotel. The staff is incredible, they will do their best to help and make sure your stay is as relaxed as possible. And the room design though, a mix of modern with traditional Japanese architecture,
5.0
This hotel made us feel at home, with kind staffs that made us comfortable. The rooms were spotless and very clean, sanity was not a problem. The rooms were very comfortable and has great service. The hotel breakfast and lunch were diverse and delicious, this hotel is really worth the stay.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Kyoto?
The average price for a rental in Kyoto is $166 per night. This rental is $342 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The GrandWest Arashiyama. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The GrandWest Arashiyama pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The GrandWest Arashiyama?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, balcony or patio, tv, and garden.
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