Located in the Higashiyama hills overlooking the city and surrounded by gorgeous Japanese gardens Westin Miyako Kyoto provides a touch of class, combining modern Japan with the charms of the past.
True to the prestigious Westin name, the hotel provides warm, smiling and attentive service performed with the utmost care and grace. Along with an impressive facilities and restaurants list, Westin Miyako Kyoto boasts being one of the city's best stays.
Guests are immediately swept away by the paradisiacal feel of the 501 guest rooms and suites. The contemporary designs and warm colors exude a soothing and homely feel from the moment of entry.
All guestrooms provide panoramic views of the city including its shrines and temples and the verdant Japanese Garden andlush forest of Mt. Kacho. An impressive list of amenities and comforts ensure an enriching and hassle-free stay.
Westin Miyako Kyoto provides a plethora of facilities and services, each with the added magic of the hotel's personal touch. Two swimming pools are available, one indoor (good for lap swimming) and one outdoor (good for lounging around). Exercise enthusiasts have even more options, with its fully equipped fitness room available, a jogging track and outdoor tennis courts. Massage stations are also available. Business guests have a plethora of meeting and function rooms to choose from, totaling 18 venues comprising 4,162 square meters in total area.
There's no shortage of dining options available at Westin Miyako Kyoto. Aquablu Café Restaurant features a live cooking station and open kitchen fusing local flavors with international tastes. Chef and owner Yamada conjures up creative continental cuisine at Grandview Restaurant, with fine wines complimenting the dishes. Kacho Japanese Hotpot offers fine thinly sliced meat and vegetables for a fine cooking/dining experience. Enjoy the finest cuts of Japanese beef and delectable seafood cooked live at Kunigi Teppanyaki. For the best of Chinese fare, head to Shisen. Ideal for a business meeting or casual get together, Mayfair Tea Room boasts an invigorating selection of Jing teas and specialty coffees as well as snacks, pastries and chocolates. An irresistible selection of wine, champagne, cocktails and other drinks along with live jazz can be found at Moonlight Bar.
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Location: 1 Awadaguchi Kachocho, Higashiyama-ku | Sanjo Keage, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0052, Japan
Who should go? Guests expecting five star service with a recognizable hotel chain will not be disappointed with Westin Miyako Kyoto. The property is fully complimented with a wide range of facilities to keep guests entertained and a fine restaurant list to satisfy even the most discerning tastes. The hotel adds some Japanese touches to the otherwise modern and contemporary designed rooms.
When to go? Kyoto features a four weather seasonal pattern; chilly springs (average 15°C), warm summers (average 28°C), cool autumns (average 17°C) and cold winters (average 6°C). The city receives much of its rainfall during the late spring, summer and early autumn months, averaging about 160 millimeters of precipitation during that time. Guests should be wary that snowfall, although not common, does occur almost annually during the winter months.
Where is it? Located in the Higashiyama hills overlooking the city, Westin Miyako is just a shor three kilometers from downtown Kyoto and is served by Keage subway station. Nearby attractions include Heian Shrine (1 kilometer), Kiyomizu Temple (3 kilometers), Kyoto Imperial Palace (3.5 kilometers) and The Museum of Kyoto (2 kilometers). Kansai International Airport is 120 kilometers away.
What's not to be missed? Strolling through the regal retreats of the Imperial Palace. A visit to Kiyomizu and Sanjusangendo Temples. Learning about Kyoto history at the national museum. Dinner at Aquable. Lounging around in the outdoor pool during the afternoon.
What's cooking? There is no short of dining options at Westin Miyako Kyoto. Aquablu Café Restaurant features a live cooking station and open kitchen fusing local flavors with international tastes. Chef and owner Yamada conjures up creative continental cuisine at Grandview Restaurant, with fine wines complimenting the dishes. Kacho Japanese Hotpot offers fine thinly sliced meat and vegetables for a fine cooking/dining experience. Enjoy t he finest cuts of Japanese beef and delectable seafood cooked live at Kunigi Teppanyaki. For the best of Chinese, head over to Shisen. Ideal for a business meeting or casual get together, Mayfair Tea Room boasts an invigorating selection of Jing teas and specialty coffees as well as snacks, pastries and chocolates. An irresistible selection of wine, champagne, cocktails and other drinks along with fine live jazz await at Moonlight Bar.
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The Westin Miyako - Kyoto
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