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Kyoto Kokusai Hotel Frommer's Highly Recommended

Address
Location Nijojo-mae, Horikawa Dori, Nakagyo-ku, Central Kyoto
Transportation Subway: Nijojo-mae (2 min.). Bus: 9, 50, or 101 to Nijojo-mae (2 min.). Across from Nijo Castle
Phone 075/222-1111
Fax 075/231-9381
Web site www.kyoto-kokusai.com
Room Information 274 units
Prices ¥8,085-¥17,325 ($77-$165) single; ¥18,480-¥31,185 ($176-$297) double; ¥16,170-¥38,115 ($154-$363) twin
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV, minibar, hot-water pot w/tea, hair dryer, Washlet toilet

Frommer's Review

I like this hotel across from Niji Castle because it offers a few surprises you wouldn't expect in medium-range accommodations. Billing itself as a Western-style hotel with a Japanese atmosphere, it has a very nice lobby overlooking a pleasant, lush garden, which you can gaze upon from either the lobby tea lounge or the buffet-style restaurant, Azalea. Every Friday and Saturday evening at 7:30pm, the garden also serves as a stage for a free 15-minute dance presentation given by maiko (geisha apprentices). Room rates are based on decor and amenities, with higher-priced rooms offering such luxuries as Internet connections and bathroom scales along with views of Nijo Castle (note, however, that about 50 twins and two doubles face the castle, but none of the singles do). All rooms are comfortable and are outfitted with shoji screens. Despite the hotel's name, which translates as the International Hotel, more than 90% of its guests are Japanese.

Facilities:
4 restaurants; concierge; shopping arcade; salon; room service (11:30am-9:45pm); in-room massage; same-day laundry/dry-cleaning service; nonsmoking rooms

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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