Ace Hotel Kyoto – A Favorite for Families in Kyoto
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Ace Hotel Kyoto occupies the historic Shin-Puh-Kan complex, a 1926 building designed by modernist Tetsuro Yoshida. Rooms include Standard King with TEAC turntables, Deluxe King with city views and Pendleton blankets, and Historic Twin rooms housed in the former Kyoto Central Telephone Office. All rooms feature uka bath products, Tivoli radios, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Some offer Gibson guitars and Japanese soaking tubs.
Dining Onsite
The hotel has three restaurants: Mr Maurice's Italian, Kōsa serving Californian-Kyoto cuisine, and Piopiko Bar by Wes Avila of Guerilla Tacos. Breakfast sets include American, Japanese, and California options. Stumptown Coffee Roasters, Japan's first location, operates onsite. The rooftop bar offers cocktails and city views.
Entertainment & Events
DJ events are hosted at City Boy Lounge and PIOPIKO, featuring artists like DJ Qu and cob nishiwaki. The lobby includes an Ace boutique and exhibition space. Workshops like Aura Photography with AURA AURA occur regularly. RareGroove attracts DJs and music lovers with vinyl showcases.
Location Highlights
The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Karasumaoike Station and 10 minutes from Karasuma Station. Nearby attractions include Nishiki Market (1 km), Kyoto Imperial Palace (1.5 km), and Mikane Shrine ('Money-shrine'). The Kamogawa River and Sanjo Ohashi Bridge are within walking distance.
Services & Extras
24-hour front desk, room service, and laundry available. Pet-friendly rooms include dog beds and treats (14,300 JPY per night). Meeting spaces like Bellview accommodate events. Kyoto Book Swap promotes free book exchanges. Limousine buses connect to Osaka airports (75-85 minutes).
Choose from a variety of room types
Availability and pricing for your selected dates
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor

