DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station is a modern hotel on the south side of Kyoto Station, about five minutes on foot from JR Kyoto Station. The hotel now operates at the former Daiwa Royal Hotel Grande Kyoto site, so older references to the Daiwa name may still appear in some photographs and booking systems. For visitors, the main appeal is practical: this location gives quick access to the Shinkansen, JR lines, Kintetsu Railway, the Kyoto subway, taxis, buses and airport limousine bus stops around Kyoto Station.
The entrance to DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station
Guest Rooms
Current room categories at DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station include guest rooms, deluxe rooms, premium rooms, executive rooms and suites. Guest, deluxe and premium rooms are generally on floors 2-6, while executive rooms are on floors 7-9 and include executive lounge access. Suites are on the 9th floor and also include lounge access.
A twin room at DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station
A premium room at DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station
Rooms are non-smoking and are designed with a modern Japanese atmosphere. Exact fittings vary by room category, but the current room range is best understood by floor and access level: standard guest rooms for simple station-side stays, larger deluxe and premium rooms for travelers who want more space, and executive rooms or suites for guests who want lounge access. Wi-Fi access is available; check your booking conditions or Hilton Honors benefits for any current charges.
Premium rooms have bathrooms separated from the toilet area, with a shower booth as well as bathing space. Executive rooms and suites are the better choice if lounge access matters, while deluxe and premium triple rooms are useful for small groups who want to stay close to Kyoto Station.
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Breakfast & Dining
Dining at DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station is centered on Harvest Kitchen and Grove Lounge. Harvest Kitchen is the all-day dining restaurant, serving a Kyoto-inspired breakfast with a Japanese station and live egg cooking. For lunch and dinner, the restaurant focuses on seasonal local ingredients in globally inspired dishes, and private rooms are available for family gatherings and special occasions.
A dining space in the hotel building
Grove Lounge works as a cafe lounge during the day, with hand-crafted coffee and seasonal afternoon tea. In the evening it becomes a place for sake tasting and global liqueurs. Counter seats with power outlets make it useful for a short work session or a casual meeting near Kyoto Station.
Terrace seating photographed before the Hilton rebrand
Other Services & Facilities
Current hotel amenities include a fitness center, executive lounge, on-site restaurant, room service, meeting rooms, connecting rooms, cribs, Digital Key and EV charging. The Japanese facilities information also lists a coin laundry and the DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie.
The hotel is smoke-free and smoking rooms are not available. Pets are not accepted.
Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out is by 12 pm. Breakfast is available as a buffet for a fee.
Self-parking is available for staying guests at 1,000 yen per day, and EV charging is available on site. The Japanese access information lists 23 parking spaces, including one wheelchair-accessible space. Valet parking is not available, so drivers should not treat the hotel as having unlimited parking.
The hotel building, now DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station
DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station Location Map
DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station is located at 15 Higashi Kujo Nishi Iwamotocho, Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8005, on the south side of Kyoto Station. From JR Kyoto Station, the walk is about five minutes. This makes the hotel especially convenient for JR, Kintetsu, Kyoto city subway and shinkansen (bullet train) rail services. The airport limousine bus terminals for Kansai International Airport and Osaka Itami Airport are also close by on the Kyoto Station side. This location is also practical for sightseeing attractions such as Toji Temple, Kyoto Tower, and the Kyoto Railway Museum.
Article and original photos by Michael Lambe. All rights reserved. Last updated 07-Jul-2026.
