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- 2026/06/05

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To commemorate the 20th anniversary of GRANBELL HOTELS & RESORTS, we will begin offering a special cocktail at BAR Kin-iro. Please enjoy this limited-edition cocktail, which is filled with our gratitude to our customers.
■Konjiki Sol
This drink harmonizes the refreshing taste of white rum with the tartness and sweetness of grapefruit juice and the effervescence of tonic water.
The aroma of sliced lemon is delightful, and a golden, high-quality flavor unfolds.
■Purple Rain
The rich colors of blue curaçao syrup and grenadine syrup harmonize perfectly with the refreshing taste of soda.
The refreshing aroma of sliced lemon enhances the elegant and mysterious flavor.
Price: 1,000 yen each (tax included)
Offer period: June 1, 2026 (Monday) to January 22, 2027 (Friday)
Provided at: 1F BAR KONJIKI
GRANBELL HOTELS & RESORTS will celebrate its 20th anniversary in June 2026.
The warm support and trust you have shown us so far are our greatest asset.
Drawing on our 20 years of experience, we promise to continue being a place you'll always want to return to.
To commemorate this milestone, we will be launching a series of special projects to express our gratitude to everyone.
For more details, please visit the special page.
▼20th Anniversary Special Page
https://granbellhotel.com/20th_anniversary/
Thank you for your continued patronage of GRANBELL HOTEL KYOTO.
Due to the revision of the Kyoto City Accommodation Tax Ordinance, the accommodation tax rate will change as follows from Sunday, March 1, 2026.
This tax rate will be applied to stays from Sunday, March 1, 2026.
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Accommodation fee (per person per night) |
Accommodation tax |
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Until February 28, 2026 |
From March 1, 2026 |
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Under 6,000 yen |
200 yen |
200 yen |
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6,000 yen or more but less than 20,000 yen |
400 yen |
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20,000 yen or more but less than 50,000 yen |
500 yen |
1,000 yen |
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50,000 yen or more but less than 100,000 yen |
1,000 yen |
4,000 yen |
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100,000 yen or more |
10,000 yen |
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・Accommodation tax is to be paid at check-in, separate from the accommodation fee.
- Tax exemptions may be available if certain requirements are met, such as for school trips and other school events.
For more information, please see the information provided by Kyoto City.
We are pleased to announce that for the fifth consecutive year, our hotel has won the Traveller Review Awards 2026, sponsored by Booking.com, one of the world's largest accommodation booking sites.
This award is given to facilities and businesses that contribute to creating unforgettable experiences for travelers, based on scores from over hundreds of millions of reviews.
All of our staff will continue to work hard to provide high-quality service that lives up to this award. We hope you will continue to patronize our hotel.
This time, our hotel has won the Traveller Review Awards 2025, sponsored by Booking.com, one of the world's largest accommodation booking sites, for the fourth consecutive year.
This award is given to facilities and businesses that contribute to creating unforgettable experiences for travelers, based on scores from over millions of reviews.
All of our staff will continue to work hard to provide high-quality service that lives up to this award. We hope that you will continue to patronize our hotel.
Our hotel has been featured on "GOOD LUCK TRIP," a multilingual information site for tourists visiting Japan run by Chikyu no Arukikatasha.
It has been introduced as "a comfortable hotel with easy access, where you can stay right in the heart of Gion."
This time, our hotel has been awarded the KAYAK Travel Awards, organized by KAYAK, a global price comparison site.
This award is given to the top 3% of properties with a review rating of 8.0 or higher and 20 or more reviews via KAYAK or Booking.com.
All of our staff will continue to work hard to provide high-quality service that lives up to this award. We hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.
We are pleased to announce that our hotel has received the Traveller Review Awards 20244, sponsored by Booking.com, one of the world's largest accommodation booking sites.
This award is given to facilities and businesses that contribute to creating unforgettable experiences for travelers, based on scores from over millions of reviews.
All of our staff will continue to work hard to provide high-quality service that lives up to this award. We hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.
We are pleased to announce that our hotel has won the Traveller Review Awards 2023, hosted by Booking.com, one of the world's largest accommodation booking sites.
This award is given to facilities and businesses that contribute to creating unforgettable experiences for travelers, based on scores from over millions of reviews.
All of our staff will continue to work hard to provide high-quality service that lives up to this award. We hope that you will continue to patronize our hotel.
We are pleased to announce that our hotel has won the Traveller Review Awards 2022, hosted by Booking.com, one of the world's largest accommodation booking sites.
This award is given to facilities and businesses that contribute to creating unforgettable experiences for travelers, based on scores from over millions of reviews.
All of our staff will continue to work hard to provide high-quality service that lives up to this award. We hope for your continued patronage of our hotel.
A fake account impersonating the official GRANBELL HOTEL KYOTO Instagram account has been confirmed.
To prevent damage, please do not follow fake accounts or reply to DMs, and take measures such as blocking them.
(official)
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(Fake account)
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The following actions will not be taken when contacting winners from this account:
・Sending URL links and inducing clicks
・Winners will be notified during the application period (5/14-5/31)
・Request for credit card number input
・Request for payment of fees, etc.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us.
GRANBELL HOTEL KYOTO has been awarded the Loved By Guests Award 2020 (2020 Popular Accommodation Awards Selected by Guests) by Hotels.com, one of the world's largest online accommodation booking sites.
This award is given to accommodations that have received particularly high ratings based on guest reviews that can only be posted by customers who have actually stayed at accommodations around the world.
We would like to thank our customers for their continued patronage, and all of our staff will continue to work hard to provide even better service in the future.
We are selling special plans to all those who will become adults in 2021, to congratulate them and wish them continued success in the future.
On the day of your coming-of-age ceremony, you can spend the day in luxury, such as staying in a stylish hotel or sightseeing in Kyoto with your friends.
You can stay at a great value depending on your needs.
■ Plan details
1. Special price for all dates!
We are offering special prices only available from January to March.
2. One complimentary drink per person at the hotel bar!
*We will check your identification when you check in.
▼Click here for the new adult support plan
[January-March only/New Adult Celebration] Special price & 1 drink included! Breakfast included
[January-March only/Celebrating new adults] Special price & one drink included! Accommodation only
We look forward to your patronage.
A photo spot called "The World of Dance and Japanese Umbrellas" has been set up for a limited time on the first floor of the hotel.
You are welcome to go up onto the stage, put up your Japanese umbrella, and take photos freely.
Be sure to take a commemorative photo as a memento of your trip to Kyoto.
You'd also be welcome to tag us on Instagram.
▼Official Instagram account
https://www.instagram.com/kyoto_granbellhotel/?hl=ja
GRANBELL HOTEL KYOTO has been awarded the Customer Review Award 2020 by Agoda.com, Asia's leading hotel booking site that handles hotels all over the world.
The award is given to hotels that have consistently received high ratings from travelers who have stayed at accommodations in Japan via Agoda.com within the past year.
We would like to thank our customers for their continued patronage, and all of our staff will continue to work hard to provide even better service in the future.
GRANBELL HOTEL KYOTO has been awarded the Customer Review Award 2018 by Agoda.com, a major Asian hotel booking site that handles hotels all over the world.
The award is given to hotels that have consistently received high ratings from travelers who have stayed at accommodations in Japan via Agoda.com within the past year.
We would like to thank our customers for their continued patronage, and all of our staff will continue to work hard to provide even better service in the future.
GRANBELL HOTEL KYOTO has been awarded the Guest Review Award 2018 by Booking.com, one of the world's largest online accommodation booking sites.
The award is given to accommodations that receive high ratings from guests based on the review scores posted by guests after their stay.
We would like to thank our customers for their continued patronage, and all of our staff will continue to work hard to provide even better service in the future.
GRANBELL HOTEL KYOTO has been awarded the Loved By Guests Award 2019 (2019 Popular Accommodation Awards Selected by Guests) by Hotels.com, one of the world's largest online accommodation booking sites.
This award is given to accommodations that receive particularly high ratings based on guest reviews that can only be posted by customers who have actually stayed at accommodations around the world.
We would like to thank our customers for their continued patronage, and all of our staff will continue to work hard to provide even better service in the future.
GRANBELL HOTEL KYOTO has been recognized for its efforts to reduce food waste and has been certified by Kyoto City as a "zero food waste promotion store."
We would like to thank our customers for their continued patronage, and all of our staff will continue to work hard to provide even better service in the future.
GRANBELL HOTEL KYOTO has been awarded the 2018 Gold Circle Award by Agoda.com, Asia's leading hotel booking site that handles hotels all over the world.
The award is given to outstanding hotels that lead the hospitality industry, based on criteria such as the hotel's track record, user comments, and fair pricing.
We would like to thank our customers for their continued patronage, and all of our staff will continue to work hard to provide even better service in the future.
Thank you for your continued patronage of GRANBELL HOTEL KYOTO.
In accordance with Kyoto City regulations, the Kyoto City Accommodation Tax will be implemented from October 1, 2018.
Please note that a separate accommodation tax will be collected locally according to the accommodation fee.
[Accommodation fee (per person per night)] Accommodation tax
[Less than 20,000 yen] 200 yen
[20,000 yen or more but less than 50,000 yen] 500 yen
[Over 50,000 yen] 1,000 yen
*Accommodation fees refer to the price for a room only (excluding tax) and do not include meals.
For more information about the accommodation tax, please see the Kyoto City website.
https://goo.gl/2upDb3
[Installation location]
1F In front of the lounge
[Available hours]
24 hours
[Currency handled]
・US Dollar (USD) ・Taiwan Dollar (TWD) ・British Pound (GBP)
・Thai Baht (THB) ・Euro (EUR) ・Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
・Singapore Dollar (SGD) ・Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) ・Chinese Yuan (CNY)
・South Korean Won (KRW) ・Australian Dollar (AUD) ・Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Our hotel was featured in the lifestyle magazine "Nojour," which provides tips on how to make your own life more interesting.
Our hotel was featured in LANDSCAPE DESIGN, Japan's only specialized magazine on the theme of landscapes and the environment.
Our hotel was featured in the specialist magazine "Shotengeki" which introduces Japanese store designers, spatial designs and store design examples.
Our hotel was featured in the specialized magazine "Monthly Hotel and Ryokan," which provides various information on the hospitality industry.
Our hotel was featured in "Hanako," an information magazine aimed primarily at female readers.
Our hotel was featured in the Monthly Leisure Industry Information, which introduces notable leisure businesses and popular facilities.
Our hotel was featured in "Autumn Kyoto 2017," a guide to enjoying autumn in Kyoto, including classic spots and events.
Our hotel was featured in the specialized magazine "Monthly Hotel and Ryokan," which provides various information on the hospitality industry.
Our hotel was featured on "CREA Web", which provides daily updated information on travel, gourmet food, beauty, comic essays, and more.
Our hotel was featured in the information magazine "International Hotel Ryokan," which focuses on promoting tourism in Japan.
Our hotel was featured in the tourism industry magazine "Shunkan Ryoko Shimbunsha."
Our hotel was featured in the monthly magazine "Gift Premium," which reports on the movements and trends in the gift market.
Our hotel was featured in "Web LEON", the web magazine of the men's fashion magazine "LEON".
Our hotel was featured on "Travel.jp", a price comparison and product search site for overseas and domestic travel information.
Our hotel was featured in the off-time web magazine "TABIZIN", which focuses on travel and freedom.
Our hotel was featured in the Kyoto Shimbun newspaper.
Our hotel was introduced in the "Experience Report" section of the beauty reservation site "Etsuraku".
A freelance writer who attended the preview event introduced us to our hotel.
Our hotel was featured in the local economy section of the Nihon Keizai Shimbun.
The official GRANBELL HOTEL KYOTO website (English version) has opened.
The official GRANBELL HOTEL KYOTO website (Japanese version) has opened.
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For inquiries regarding accommodation + Shinkansen, changes to reservations, or cancellations, please contact Time Design Co., Ltd.
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TEL. 0570-039866 (Business hours: Monday to Friday 10:00-17:00 *Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)